How much for a jaguar 4.2l engine?

power pants · 15-10-2015 07:37PM #1

looking at a jag this weekend with a 4.2l and I have a friend lined up who is going to take the engine out and put in a 2 litre diesel engine, similar to the jag on done deal a month ago

Was wondering what the going rate might be for the engine, might just scrap it if its too much hassle

Truckermal · 15-10-2015 07:39PM

It's a sad day for forum 47...

colm_mcm · 15-10-2015 07:40PM

Engines. Aren't really worth that much. Couple hundred max.

osheen · 15-10-2015 07:43PM

Baby Jesus cries

Special Circumstances · 15-10-2015 07:50PM

There's cheaper ways to neuter a cat..

power pants · 15-10-2015 07:54PM

yeah, I was thinking around 2-400 but probably take time to find a buyer so im leaning to just scrap it

OldMrBrennan83 · 15-10-2015 08:03PM

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power pants · 15-10-2015 08:05PM

why?

I dont want a passat, if I did I would be looking at one

I want a jag

hi5 · 15-10-2015 08:13PM

A slow jag!

power pants · 15-10-2015 08:15PM

I like to drive slow anyway, its a waste having such a big engine in it when ill never be going above 50mph

MuppetCheck · 15-10-2015 08:17PM

What kind of jag are you putting it into?

frozenfrozen · 15-10-2015 08:24PM

would you not just get a diesel jag?

power pants · 15-10-2015 08:34PM

had thought about it but didnt see one I liked to be honest.

Celly Smunt · 15-10-2015 08:37PM

Would you not just leave the car alone and let somebody who'll appreciate and respect the car to buy it?

If I was selling that jag and you told me what you were doing I'd be very tempted to refuse to sell it to you on principle.

Special Circumstances · 15-10-2015 08:37PM

4.2L V8 jag converted to derv and shod with Landslide NonStick tyres.

Would you just buy a rover instead?

Toyotafanboi · 15-10-2015 08:39PM

ah lads, lets get over ourselves. the next stop for the Jag would probably be the breakers yard otherwise or rotting in a ditch.

power pants · 15-10-2015 08:44PM

Celly Smunt wrote: »

Would you not just leave the car alone and let somebody who'll appreciate and respect the car to buy it?

If I was selling that jag and you told me what you were doing I'd be very tempted to refuse to sell it to you on principle.

I will appreciate it

just as well you arent selling it then :rolleyes:

power pants · 15-10-2015 08:46PM

Toyotafanboi wrote: »

ah lads, lets get over ourselves. the next stop for the Jag would probably be the breakers yard otherwise or rotting in a ditch.

its in excellent condition 70k on the clock , luxury interior, perfect paint job. Same could be said for your celica I suppose regarding the breakers

OldMrBrennan83 · 15-10-2015 08:46PM

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power pants · 15-10-2015 08:46PM

anyway this thread was started to ask a question not to question my life choices. thanks

The Sidewards Man · 15-10-2015 08:49PM

Stick subaru engine, box and running gear into it. 4wd jabaru.

Toyotafanboi · 15-10-2015 09:10PM

Patww79 wrote: »

The ditch would be a more fitting end for it than this.

the sign of a true motor enthusiast

they would rather see an uneconomical Jaguar turn to rot and never be seen again than continue to be enjoyed as a fantastic looking, supremely comfortable car with a more mundane engine.

rex-x · 15-10-2015 09:16PM

Unless its from the 1980's or earlier the work to get a diesel engine to actually function in a previously petrol car would be massive, fuel lines, tank, pump, internal and engine bay wiring looms, clocks, exhaust system, immobiliser nightmares.... don't see it being economical for anyone who cant do it themselves

colm_mcm · 15-10-2015 09:26PM

Lol at the outrage caused by this

The Sidewards Man · 15-10-2015 09:27PM

A 1.9 peugeot partner engine another good donor engine.

tabby aspreme · 15-10-2015 09:39PM

Either a Perkins 4.236 with exhaust up through the bonnet, or lpg conversion.

jca · 15-10-2015 11:23PM

Would you consider an lpg conversion? Probably easier in the end.

Sh1tbag OToole · 15-10-2015 11:27PM

Special Circumstances wrote: »

4.2L V8 jag converted to derv and shod with Landslide NonStick tyres.

Would you just buy a rover instead?

Landslide NonStick
Ditchfinder
Curbcrawler

any more good names for cheap tyres?

power pants · 15-10-2015 11:34PM

yes, will have my trustee budget tyres on the car too. Warming to the idea of using the engine as a coffee table similar to top gear.

at least that way people can admire the engine block than it being stuck under a bonnet, imo

The Sidewards Man · 15-10-2015 11:40PM

The straight 6 wouldnt make such a good table, you would need the V engine to get the hard on.

mickdw · 15-10-2015 11:41PM

Op clearly knows how to hit all the right buttons on this forum.

How much for a jaguar 4.2l engine?

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