2.7 tdvi engine - a borkage waiting to happen?

[TheAngryDog]

I really, really, really fancy an X358 XJ, but in diesel flavour.

I know that the 2.7 td engine has a reputation, but is it guaranteed to snap the crank or will a looked after one that is still running today generally be ok, if continued to be looked after?

Thanks.

[TheAngryDog]

reddiesel said:

Can I ask why the Diesel Jaguar ?

Sure - They're affordable. I'd love a V8 / XJR, but they're out of range, whereas the TDVi's seem to be worth 30p.

[TheAngryDog]

P700DEE said:

TheAngryDog said:

reddiesel said:

Can I ask why the Diesel Jaguar ?

Sure - They're affordable. I'd love a V8 / XJR, but they're out of range, whereas the TDVi's seem to be worth 30p.

??? I bought an 04 plate XJ8 for £1660 of ebay in 2022, ran it for a year and sold it for £1700 . How cheap are you looking? There are loads of V8s below £3K and they are ULEZ free too. Diesels are not ULEZ free as only Euro 5.

I want an X358 specifically. I don't need to worry about ULEZ, my M5 and Mini are both ULEZ (and everywhere else LEZ) compliant. I can't pick up a petrol X358 for under £6k.