Jacking the rear end up as high as possible aids MK2 Jag engine removal if doing it through the top! Also Vic you add no extra weight fitting a 3.8 or 4.2 motor as they have identical size and weight as the 3.4, The 2.4 was lighter due to it's short stroke block.
I take mine out from underneath.. subframe off, and drop it down, use crane to raise the car. Vic, if you think, a 4.2 has larger bores than a 3.4, so the block is lighter….it’s same block sort of.. so the 3.4 would be the heaviest! More cast iron remaining.. good luck fella.
I bought a MK2 project, full of rust and seized engine. Looked at costs of engine and have decided to stick a BMW 3.0 turbo diesel in it. Restomod for me it is. Keep going though buddy.
If I was going restomod, I'd probably go the bmw route too. But alas I have a big project that I want to get onto so trying not to over commit on the mk2
Vic, a 3.8 or a 4.2 should be no heavier indeed it may well be fractionally lighter as the bores are bigger in the same size block? Many say that the 3.4 is the sweeter running engine. I was also surprisedthat you pulled it out from the top, conventionally you drop the front sub frame and lift the body off the engine/gearbox?
Hello Vic, a simple fact is that you can fit a 4.2 cylinder head onto a 3.8 or 3.4 block and gain a marginal power increase as it is a straight port head unlike the earlier less straight (inlet) port head. I'm just rebuilding my 3.8 and have elected to fit 9:1 compression pistons and fit 2" S.U.s as was done with the Coomes cars.
The diagram I have shows the inhibitor is the first in series and gets the fused live feed. Note that both the dash switch and inhibitor are wired in series and therefore both carry all the current for the solenoid.
I don’t think there’s enough difference between a 3.4 and 3.8 to both so balance the shit out of it and thats the short block sweet. Now the head is a different story. Get some good advice on the head because a lot can be done there and don’t forget carbs and dizzy. Maybe think about a 5 speed manual
🤣 someone said the same about my XKR and the XK8. Did you have one of each? I wonder if these are things people say to their wives to justify getting the bigger one?!
Jacking the rear end up as high as possible aids MK2 Jag engine removal if doing it through the top! Also Vic you add no extra weight fitting a 3.8 or 4.2 motor as they have identical size and weight as the 3.4, The 2.4 was lighter due to it's short stroke block.
I take mine out from underneath.. subframe off, and drop it down, use crane to raise the car. Vic, if you think, a 4.2 has larger bores than a 3.4, so the block is lighter….it’s same block sort of.. so the 3.4 would be the heaviest! More cast iron remaining.. good luck fella.
Thanks for the OD video. I’m going to tackle mine now.
Glad it helped
Thanks for the confidence, Vic! Excited to get stuck into the rebuild, will take plenty videos along the way. First, let's have a look inside!
Was looking forward to seeing you rebuild it 😁
I literally have no idea what I'm doing with engines, we'll get to see how the pros do it
Great video, cant wait for next one. Just stripping heater box and also seeing to overdrive on mine.
Enjoying every video Vic keep up the good work.
I bought a MK2 project, full of rust and seized engine. Looked at costs of engine and have decided to stick a BMW 3.0 turbo diesel in it. Restomod for me it is. Keep going though buddy.
If I was going restomod, I'd probably go the bmw route too. But alas I have a big project that I want to get onto so trying not to over commit on the mk2
I guess you’ll reveal it soon but be interesting to see how much the rebuild costs
great work vic, i'd be tempted to put throttle bodies and a full managed ecu on it, or at the very least electronic ignition only ecu
I'm very tempted in the long term, it's a step too far atm in terms of workload
@@vicsprojects its a great mod, one i am considering for my 3.8 mk2, got to get it going again first. keep at it though vic, the cars are beautiful.
Vic,
a 3.8 or a 4.2 should be no heavier indeed it may well be fractionally lighter as the bores are bigger in the same size block? Many say that the 3.4 is the sweeter running engine.
I was also surprisedthat you pulled it out from the top, conventionally you drop the front sub frame and lift the body off the engine/gearbox?
Thanks for the fact checks, I was led to believe the block was bigger, I'll find out and correct in a later video
Hello Vic,
a simple fact is that you can fit a 4.2 cylinder head onto a 3.8 or 3.4 block and gain a marginal power increase as it is a straight port head unlike the earlier less straight (inlet) port head.
I'm just rebuilding my 3.8 and have elected to fit 9:1 compression pistons and fit 2" S.U.s as was done with the Coomes cars.
Nice wheels. But not for a Jaguar Mk2.
A nice set of wire wheels would be ideal for your car.
Vic you've gone 🤫 quiet
New video just landed and 1 more in edit now!
@@vicsprojects keep up the good work
I’m doing that job today. lol
I didn't know whether to thumbs up or thumbs down that comment! Good luck with your car buddy, hope it doesn't end up too expensive for you!
Hey Vic. Liked the vid... Wondering what the bubbling water from the plug port will be... keep us up to date with all the results... Cracked head ?
Given the coolant was not milky in hoping its just the plug sealing surface and the water was from where it rained whilst taking the engine out 🤞
Hey Vic, would you know how to open the hood when the cable came off ? Thanks.
I don't in afraid, I would say come up from underneath but the rad is in the way 😖 good luck! Post in here when you find out how to do it!
Hi Vic, can i ask you a question about the overdrive, the wire which goes to the overdrive solenoid is that live?
The diagram I have shows the inhibitor is the first in series and gets the fused live feed. Note that both the dash switch and inhibitor are wired in series and therefore both carry all the current for the solenoid.
That gearbox oil looked milky
I don’t think there’s enough difference between a 3.4 and 3.8 to both so balance the shit out of it and thats the short block sweet. Now the head is a different story. Get some good advice on the head because a lot can be done there and don’t forget carbs and dizzy. Maybe think about a 5 speed manual
funny thing the 2.4 used the same amount of gas as the 3.4
🤣 someone said the same about my XKR and the XK8. Did you have one of each? I wonder if these are things people say to their wives to justify getting the bigger one?!
@@vicsprojects its a mechaica view frm 1970
@@vicsprojects i worked on and dealt with the owners of both