2003 and newer 4.2 Litre engine reliability
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03-27-2008 | 05:25 PM
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2003 and newer 4.2 Litre engine reliability
Hey all, I used to have a 1999 XK8 convertible and loved the car. Its been awhile now and want to purchase another one, and I am curious to know if the 2003 models, those with the updated 4.2 litre engines are better (no more tensioner issues, fail safe, traction control failure...) Are the 2003 and newer MY's better, or do these same problems still plague the 2003 and newer models. I miss my car and would love to buy another one. TIA for the input.
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03-27-2008 | 05:45 PM
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03-27-2008 | 06:59 PM
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RE: 2003 and newer 4.2 Litre engine reliability
The 4.2 engine is extremely durable. I posted earlier that our dealership has replaced only I think 3 since they came out in 2003. That is pretty darn good. We are a big dealer. So we have sold thousands of 4.2s.
We have had a few tensioner issues but nothing like the 4.0.
I would definitly say go for it. The 4.2 will make you forget you ever had the 4.0. Night and day. Thouroughly enjoyable to drive. Much smoother.
We have had a few tensioner issues but nothing like the 4.0.
I would definitly say go for it. The 4.2 will make you forget you ever had the 4.0. Night and day. Thouroughly enjoyable to drive. Much smoother.
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03-27-2008 | 08:08 PM
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