XKR 4 Litre vs 4.2. Which to go for?

[Thin White Duke]

I'm looking at XKR's at the moment and those within budget fall into either the late 4 litre models or the early 4.2.

Can anyone tell me why the 4.2 would be better or worse? Did the early 4.2's have any niggles I should be aware of? I imagine by the end of the 4 litre line most problems should have been ironed out.

Thanks in advance.

[anonymous-user]

4.2 is quite a lot better and has all the weak points of the 4.0 sorted. Better and somewhat more reliable 6 speed autobox is also a big improvement.

[rswift]

I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong, but I think a major advantage of the 4.2 is the latest style steel timing tensioners, which is a weak point on the 4 litre engines.

[rswift]

[jodypress]

Op have a look here: http://www.evo.co.uk/buying/buyingguide/223116/jag...

[Jaguar steve]

rswift said:

I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong, but I think a major advantage of the 4.2 is the latest style steel timing tensioners, which is a weak point on the 4 litre engines.

You're right. The 4.0 engine can be retro fitted with the 3rd gen metal bodied tensioners. A couple of hours work and parts at around £75. Fairly easy to DIY.

[Thin White Duke]

Cheers and a good article there Jodypress.

I think I'm edging to the 4.2.

[Tame Technician]

Defo go for the 4.2

some other xk info here

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...