XJ8 engine knocking

[piefacemate]

Hi all,

My car, a 2001 X308 XJ8 4.0, has developed a loud knocking noise coming from the engine. It started whilst on the motorway, I put it down to low oil as the car was due a service. I pulled into the nearest halfords and put 4l of oil into the car as it was low on the dipstick, but the noise still persists.

The noise is quite a loud knocking that persists when revved. Sounds a little noisy for pistonslap but not sure.

What's the ph diagnosis and cost estimation? Am I royally screwed?

Ta in advance,

Chris

[NormanD]

piefacemate said:

What's the ph diagnosis and cost estimation? Am I royally screwed?

Sounds like it if you had to put 4Lts in

Cost wise, S/H engine and labour £1,500/2,000 if you're lucky, more like £2,500

[fatboy b]

4 litres

Most cars are 0.5 - 1 litre from bottom to top marks on the dipstick.

[Fullmel]

4 litres sounds a lot? Car only takes about 6.5l. it might have just snapped a chain tensioner get it checked out before fearing the worst.

[330p4]

Sounds like you have ran the bearings
Ian

[TurricanII]

If you DO need an engine, try Eurojag

http://www.euro-jag.com/index.php?main_page=produc...

[piefacemate]

Doesn't sound great, thanks for all the comments and advice so far.

Could anybody recommend me a specialist in the North West that might be able to help?

[piefacemate]

Doesn't sound great, thanks for all the comments and advice so far.

Could anybody recommend me a specialist in the North West that might be able to help?

[piefacemate]

Doesn't sound great, thanks for all the comments and advice so far.

Could anybody recommend me a specialist in the North West that might be able to help?

[fatboy b]

I'll say it once

My dad uses these guys for his Jag. He rates them very highly. He recently had a gearbox failure. They offered a second-hand unit fitted for £1000, before he opted for the recon.