Jaguar XKR (F) 150 GT3 2009 Series Engine Parts Availability

We are pleased to be able to provide a range of Jaguar XK8 and XKR Racing and General Engine Parts at Bargain Prices. These were part of the spares back up for the Jaguar Sponsored GT3 Racing Series in 2009.

Here is a general listing of parts that we can currently provide with many more waiting to be catalogued and these will be added in due course:

4.2 XKR Standard Factory Engine, 'Brand New' complete ready to fit, with Super Charger manifolds wiring Harness Starter, Two of on Pallets - £3950.

5.0 XK8 / R Engines in boxes - POA.

Cylinder Heads, Brand New with Cams etc, one hour running on dyno - £575 each.

Pair Inlets Charge Air Coolers Brand New - £575 each.

Starter Ring Plates Brand New - £95 each

Alloy Engine Mounts various - £25 each

Oil Pumps, Brand New - £85 each

Variable Cam timing Assembly - £130 each.

Exhaust manifolds, new - £95 each.

Prices are ex shipping and VAT.

This is just a very small sample of engine parts on offer just now. More to come !

We can aslo provide advice and service on leading edge XK8 and XKR upgrades for fast road or racing high performance use.

Contact Dave Roche with your specific requirements - CLICK HERE

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This is a 10 digit number and for my 2001 XK8 this is recorded on my UK registration document. That is one place to look if you have a UK Registered car.

XK8 Parts Engine Number Location

The physical location of the the engine number on an XK8 / XKR is a vertical rib on the left side of the block, viewed from undrneath, just above the steering rack. It will look something like 0008182310. This means the following:

00= year
08= month
18=day
23=hour
10=minute

That's the built date of the engine, which has no direct relationship to the build date of the car. Just for your info, if the engine number is before 000818xxxx, it has Nikasil bores." Really important if you want to know the history of your engine !!

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There have been many articles written about the failure of the Jaguar V8 timing chain tensioners fitted to the pre 2002 models, we always recommend that you definately replace the earlier plastic tensioners with the latest style metal ones as prevention is always better than cure and to avoid a costly engine repair bill !

XK8 and XKR Parts - Jaguar V8 Timing Chain Kit Latest 4th Generation

XK8 and XKR Parts can now offer for sale what we believe to be the best timing chain kit on the market today, this consists of the latest style metal top and bottom tensioners and the later alloy timing chain guides and slippers that were fitted to the later engines, these have been modified by the original manufacturer to fit the earlier engines. This amazing timing chain kit was featured in the Jaguar Enthuiasts magazine in Febuary 2010 and we have since received amazing reviews.

We can supply these timing chain kits to customers and specialists all over the world, so if you own a Jaguar XJ8 3.2 / 4.0 XK8 XKR or Jaguar 4.0 S type and value your engine we recommend you treat your big cat to this amazing product, do not delay CONTACT US and order today. For a limited period only we are offering an amazing price on this product of just £275 Plus VAT (if applicable) and shipping.

Hurry whilst stock last, bulk orders and trade enquiries welcome.
CONTACT DAVE @ XK8 PARTS NOW

Please Note - we can also supply just a top tensioners and chain set and also the full seal and gasket set to complete the servicing job.

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XK8 and XKR Parts Review - Engine Parts Now Live on JaguarpartsDB

A lot has been written about the early Jaguar XK8 Engines and the problems with Nikasil bores which affected some cars causing degradation of the bores and then loss of compression. This would eventually result in engine failure.

Consequently, many XK8 / XKR early engines have been replaced. The steel lined bores of the post 2000 model and onward year cars overcame this problem. Several years ago XK8 / XKR engine rebuilding services certainly in the UK were non existent and good used post 2000 engines few and far between. The solution was to obtain a new engine replacement from Jaguar costing anything between £3000 and £5000 plus fitting !!. Now there are various XK8 engineering specialists who can rebuild the engines at much reasonable cost and to a high standard. There are often good used XK8 engines available from accident damaged cars.

There are still a few engine problems that the XK8 / XKR owner needs to sort out. These relate to the replacement of the old plastic type secondary tensioners and chains and possibly the need to also change the primary tensioner and chain. If you have a pre 2001 car and the tensioners have not been changed then we would strongly recommend it as a precautionary measure. Depending on the mileage you may also want to change these on a post 2001 car but if your mileage is relatively low, just replace the top tensioners and chains and leave the bottom primary tensioner and chain. Some owners will just want to have all these components parts changed for complete piece of mind.

The recently launched engine section of JaguarpartsDB.com provides a good source of supply covering all these areas, engine rebuilding services, used engines (subject to availability), timing chain / tensioner kits and all the other engine parts you will need to keep your great Jaguar XK8 / XKR engine purring.

For the Jaguar XK8 and XKR Engine Parts List on JaguarPartsDB, CLICK HERE

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Some weeks back my XK8 experienced uneven running for a short time and then resumed back to normal running. When the misfire occurred, the dashboard displayed – ‘restricted mode’. I have since changed all the spark plugs and initially the car ran well but since then the misfire has returned. With my MK2 and the older Jaguars, it was a question of working backwards from the plug - to the plug cap - to the plug lead and then to the distributor cap (points and rotor arm).

With an XK8 with 8 ignition coils it is not that easy. Therefore, at a loss, I took the car to my local independent Jaguar specialist who then ran their diagnostics on the car and the result was that one of the 8 ignition coils had failed. With my car’s mileage at 90000 miles I decided to replace all 8 of the coils. The ignition coils are readily available (see below) and the job is quite straightforward for the DIY mechanic. My XK8 is now running great. The diagnostic check using the Autologic system really helped save a lot of time, head scratching and potentially costs. These modern Jaguar XK8 / Jaguar XKR cars are generally reliable but with their advanced electronics it makes sense to go to the experts to get the car back running smoothly on all 8 cylinders again.

XK8 / XKR Ignition Coil Replacement Solves XK8 Misfire

XK8 / XKR Parts Part Numbers and Part Availability:

XK8 / XKR Cars Up to Vin 042775

On Plug Ignition Coil – 2 Pin - LCA1510AB
On Plug Ignition Coil – 4 Pin - LNE1510AB

XK8 / XKR Cars from Vin A00083 to A30644

On Plug Ignition Coil – 4 Pin - LNE1510AB

XK8 / XKR Cars from Vin A30645

On Plug Ignition Coil - AJ810445

We can supply new and sometimes used on-plug ignition coils. CONTACT DAVE @ XK8 PARTS TO ORDER.

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