I have had a couple of straight 6 engine jags in the past and their engines are pretty well indestructable. But I currently have a V8 XJR with the supercharger and it constantly develops niggling faults with the injectors that result in no real problems with its running but I keep finding I'm suddenly working out my fuel consumption in gallons to the mile!!! Do the normal V8 engines give problems generally or is it because it's supercharged and wants to annoy me?
2006-11-13 10:22:12 · 5 answers · asked by Bealzebub 4 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Other - Car Makes
Its a 2001 model
2006-11-13 10:49:20 · update #1
Jaguar had well-known problems with the V8 engines until the beginning of 2001. The main problem was with the blocks becoming porous. Jaguar were quite generous in sorting out cars which had a full dealer service history, and you will often see V8s advertised as having a new engine paid for by Jaguar.
The main symptom of this is lumpy running.
I am not aware of any particular problems with the injectors, but your local friendly Jag dealer may have some information.
You do not say where you are, but, depending on the age of your car it may be better to consult a specialist, rather than an official dealer.
The Saturday edition of the Daily Telegraph carries a motoring page which contains the 'Honest John' column. Honest John publishes a book every few years which details known faults and problems with specific vehicles, and it also has details of recommended specialists.
I think the book is out of print at the moment - a new edition is long overdue - but you can check it out at www.honestjohn.co.uk, or go to the Daily Telegraph website and get into it from there.
I drove a new XJR 4.2 at a recent Jaguar driving day, and it was an amazing car, although I think the 2.7D is a more sensible car for real-world motoring!
I hope this helps.....
2006-11-13 10:46:34 · answer #1 · answered by aarcue 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the thing about the XJR is that the compressors should be maintained properly because once it starts with problems they will never end
2006-11-13 21:08:51 · answer #2 · answered by Prman 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My boyf brother has the same problem with his jag. His revs are all over the place and boy does it guzzle!
2006-11-13 18:39:28 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh, you have my jaguar ready for me? Take it to my Florida mansion and just have my butler park it in the garage.
2006-11-13 18:26:05 · answer #4 · answered by julie 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i wish!
2006-11-13 18:39:41 · answer #5 · answered by foxy lady 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋