Hooli wrote: ↑Thu Apr 11, 2024 10:11 pm I can tell you a supplier for a LS swap kit, there's a couple being done using their kits on a forum I use. Both in the US.

Found a very nice kit but I might be able to put another 4.0 in it for less than the kit.

Phil

AJ V8, think the tensioners took a dump. I've written this engine off but potentially have a lead. 2001 (this is a 2000) XK8 was the same 4.0 engine?

Phil

Naturally, it's broken because it's a Jaguar. Phil

mercrocker wrote: ↑Thu Apr 11, 2024 12:53 pm Well, you have covered 50s, 60s with Mopar and GM.....Seventies Ford?

As much as that would be nice, no. It is living up to its reputation though, it'll be arriving later this afternoon on the back of a tow truck.

mercrocker wrote: ↑Thu Apr 11, 2024 9:46 am

PhilA wrote: ↑Thu Apr 11, 2024 2:12 am I appear to have made a purchase.

Deutsche?

Nope. It is green though.

I appear to have made a purchase.

...there were flies on the way to the fuel station. Arse.

Got a do on Friday in town. Turd: polished.

Nope, old 45's play just fine on this too. 20240401_201420.jpg But, you know me. I had forgotten to test one part of this when I fixed it years ago. So, out came the squiggly-amps and they were wired into the back of the machine and... 20240401_201543.jpg ...presto! One little red light illuminated....

Getting groceries is much more fun in an old'un. Went to Morrison's in the Cowley this morning - the long way. Forgot potatoes so had to go out again a bit later unfortunately* Went and got a big shop the other day too, glad I have the air shocks in the back. You can see they're still pumped up pre...