REBUILDING 1988 V12

Thanks Art,

you can buy one from a wrecked car for 1000 from a wrecked car ... check the local wreckers..., I have one going in right now..........

Wiliam, I am just curious. I may consider changing over to a V12 someday.

I have an 88 XJS V12 that recently dropped a valve seat. The local mechanic claims it would be $5-6K to fix it or replace the engine. It also has a laundry list of smaller mostly cosmetic problems that seemed doable before the bad news. A couple of you said you had rebuilt V12s for sale.
1) Where are you located (I am in Phoenix)?
2) How much are you asking?
3) Would you be interested in partial trade/cash for the V12 that needs work (everything else works well (even has good A/C)?
4) If I were to call it quits on this car what are your recommendations for selling it? Ebay? Craigs List? Local Paper? Autotrader? JCNA? Junk Yard?

Seems like it would be a great parts car or even rebuild for someone with the means to do so. It has never been in an accident and the interior is still in decent shape.

Well the V12 was used in the XJ12 and it is basically the same body, so!! That being said, it did not fit smoothly it was "shoe horned in". As for the transmission, the model 65/66 was not strong enough for the 6 engine, it became the achilles heel of the car, so it would definitely not be capable of handling the 12. Even though, the bell housing set up was probably the same. Why are you asking Bob?

Typo: should be 1987 XJ6 not XK6.

George or William,
Did Jaguar make a V12 that will fit smoothly into a 1987 XK6? Will it also fit the XJ6 Transmission?

Lawrence I too have available a completely rebuilt long block engine. I have been discussing selling it to another member but the whole process is becoming too complicated. You can reach me on 800 494 8092, Regards

Lawrence unless you are interested in keeping the proper serial number why rebuild--write me off line and let me make a suggestion on purcasing a good used V 12 for your car--and no it is not from me!