New to the forum, 2002 Jaguar X Type owner, engine failure
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Hello im new here, I ot this car about 6 months ago, it currently has 129,000 miles on it, I really like the car and its in great shape, I put these wheels on Wednesday last week, and then on christmas eve the motor threw a rod or something, anyways got word today it needs a new engine, there was a little knock that started after I bought it, and what ever it was finally caused engine failure. The mechanic that works on Jags in my area suggested to go with a new motor rather than pay to take it apart to see whats wrong, so long story short we found an engine with 26,000 miles on it and they are going to get the engine and install it for $5,500. Does that sound reasonable? considering its only got 26k and a brand new motor is upwards of $8k seems like the way to go, anyways the car is in such nice condition I'd rather just replace the motor rather than be on the hunt for another car that will likely have issues.
Any thoughts or opinions on this? if I put a nearly new motor in could it cause any known problems on the older parts, like tranny or anything else?
The car is already at the shop and the motor will be getting shipped in the next 2 days.
Any suggestions much appreciated.
Here it is below, note it was 15 degrees out which is why you could see the exhaust in this pic. also with the thought of having an almost new engine, leads me to want to do a little after market performance modifications, where before I just babied it everywhere.
Any thoughts or opinions on this? if I put a nearly new motor in could it cause any known problems on the older parts, like tranny or anything else?
The car is already at the shop and the motor will be getting shipped in the next 2 days.
Any suggestions much appreciated.
Here it is below, note it was 15 degrees out which is why you could see the exhaust in this pic. also with the thought of having an almost new engine, leads me to want to do a little after market performance modifications, where before I just babied it everywhere.
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Tough call, how much do you have in the car now? I'm thinking that an '02 really isn't worth a whole lot over the $6K the motor is going to cost you.
All things considered, and this really sucks, but perhaps you should be looking for another one, unless this one is in super super condition.
Sure you can put the motor in, but what if your T-Case decides to fail, or your ABS dies, or your transmission control unit fries because the previous owner dumped a 32oz coke on the center console, or the engine control unit fails because that minor leak in the wind shield finally soaked into the dash, or...
I think '02 with those many miles probably isn't worth what your considering doing.
I feel sorry for you, because the car does look good in the picture (although, I'm old school, and don't particularly like the large wheel look...)
Good luck
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All things considered, and this really sucks, but perhaps you should be looking for another one, unless this one is in super super condition.
Sure you can put the motor in, but what if your T-Case decides to fail, or your ABS dies, or your transmission control unit fries because the previous owner dumped a 32oz coke on the center console, or the engine control unit fails because that minor leak in the wind shield finally soaked into the dash, or...
I think '02 with those many miles probably isn't worth what your considering doing.
I feel sorry for you, because the car does look good in the picture (although, I'm old school, and don't particularly like the large wheel look...)
Good luck
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Jaguar - it's not an automobile, it's a Motorcar
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Tough call, how much do you have in the car now? I'm thinking that an '02 really isn't worth a whole lot over the $6K the motor is going to cost you.
All things considered, and this really sucks, but perhaps you should be looking for another one, unless this one is in super super condition.
Sure you can put the motor in, but what if your T-Case decides to fail, or your ABS dies, or your transmission control unit fries because the previous owner dumped a 32oz coke on the center console, or the engine control unit fails because that minor leak in the wind shield finally soaked into the dash, or...
I think '02 with those many miles probably isn't worth what your considering doing.
I feel sorry for you, because the car does look good in the picture (although, I'm old school, and don't particularly like the large wheel look...)
Good luck
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Jaguar - it's not an automobile, it's a Motorcar
All things considered, and this really sucks, but perhaps you should be looking for another one, unless this one is in super super condition.
Sure you can put the motor in, but what if your T-Case decides to fail, or your ABS dies, or your transmission control unit fries because the previous owner dumped a 32oz coke on the center console, or the engine control unit fails because that minor leak in the wind shield finally soaked into the dash, or...
I think '02 with those many miles probably isn't worth what your considering doing.
I feel sorry for you, because the car does look good in the picture (although, I'm old school, and don't particularly like the large wheel look...)
Good luck
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Jaguar - it's not an automobile, it's a Motorcar
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I have a similar story with my wife's 2002 X-type. I bought the engine. Frankly now, I wish I had walked away. But I am neck deep in putting in the new engine. So there we are. If you are confident in the condition of the rest of the car, putting in the new used engine is not a bad call. Walking away is not a bad call. No wrong answer here.
IMO: Unless your skills are top shelf, I'd let some else do the job. I'm pretty good with a wrench, and have done it for a living. But the X-type is a bit of a bear to work on.
IMO: Unless your skills are top shelf, I'd let some else do the job. I'm pretty good with a wrench, and have done it for a living. But the X-type is a bit of a bear to work on.
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I have a similar story with my wife's 2002 X-type. I bought the engine. Frankly now, I wish I had walked away. But I am neck deep in putting in the new engine. So there we are. If you are confident in the condition of the rest of the car, putting in the new used engine is not a bad call. Walking away is not a bad call. No wrong answer here.
IMO: Unless your skills are top shelf, I'd let some else do the job. I'm pretty good with a wrench, and have done it for a living. But the X-type is a bit of a bear to work on.
IMO: Unless your skills are top shelf, I'd let some else do the job. I'm pretty good with a wrench, and have done it for a living. But the X-type is a bit of a bear to work on.
Sounds better then going through the mystery of buying another used car.
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Its going to be a couple weeks before its done, the place that had the engine was in Arkansas in an area that is in the state of emergency, they got a bunch of ice then snow on top of that and no power, but the guy called them back today and said he had the engine still and should be able to get it shipped out in the next couple of days.
I will keep posting on how its coming along. and take a video of the end result.
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Heres a vid when I just got it last July. literally the only place worn on the car is where you grip the steering wheel.
New Toy, Jag X Type 3.0 AWD - YouTube
Heres my most recent video, should have taken one after the engine started going whack but was too depressed
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Jaguar update, new rims - YouTube
New Toy, Jag X Type 3.0 AWD - YouTube
Heres my most recent video, should have taken one after the engine started going whack but was too depressed
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Jaguar update, new rims - YouTube
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