Jaguar Engine Number

Jaguar Engine Number

Jaguar is a luxurious car brand known for its powerful engines and sleek designs. The Jaguar engine is the heart of the car, and it is important to understand how to identify and maintain it. One crucial aspect of Jaguar engine identification is the engine number. In this article, we will discuss what a Jaguar engine number is, why it is important, and how to find and decode it.

What is aJaguar Engine Number

A Jaguar engine number is a unique identification number assigned to each engine that Jaguar manufactures. It is a series of alphanumeric characters that provide information about the engine, such as the model, year of production, and manufacturing location. The engine number is typically located on the engine block and can be used to identify the engine in case of repairs, maintenance, or replacement.

The engine number is essential for several reasons. Firstly, it helps to identify the engine and ensure that the correct replacement parts are used in case of repairs or maintenance. Different Jaguar models may have different engine configurations, and using the wrong parts can result in poor performance or even damage to the engine. Secondly, the engine number can help to authenticate the vehicle’s history. The engine number can be cross-referenced with the vehicle’s registration documents to verify its origin, ownership, and maintenance history. This information can be helpful for buyers when purchasing a used Jaguar car.

Lastly, the engine number can provide information about the engine’s specifications and production history. By decoding the engine number, one can determine the engine’s displacement, compression ratio, and other technical details. This information can be useful for Jaguar enthusiasts or collectors who want to know more about their vehicle’s history.

It is not possible to identify a particular vehicle using the engine number, but, a Jaguar VIN enquiry to the importer/dealer can result in the engine number of a particular vehicle being identified.

Jaguar Engine Number Location

Finding and decoding your Jaguar engine number is relatively straightforward. The engine number is typically located on the engine block, either on the top or side of the block, near the cylinder head. The exact location of the engine number may vary depending on the Jaguar model and year of production. However, it is usually stamped onto the engine block and can be identified by its unique alphanumeric characters.

V8 engines (S, XJ, XK) until MY 2001
At the front, at the top, between the cylinder blocks
Jaguar V8 engines (S, XJ, XK)
4.2 litre V8 engines (on the S, XF, XJ, XK) from MY 2001 and 5.0 litre V8 engines (XF, XK) from MY 2010
On the side, on the left of the engine block, beneath the third and fourth exhaust manifolds
Jaguar Engine Number
3,0 litre V6 transverse petrol engine (S, XF, XJ)
on the bottom left approx. 15 cms before the oil filter at the side readable
Jaguar Engine Number Location
V6 transverse petrol engine (X-Type)
Near the oil filter, above the sump
Jaguar Engine Number Location
2,7 litre V6 Diesel engine (S, XF, XJ)
The engine identification number, serial number and emissions code are on a small metal plate on the top left on the engine cladding…
Jaguar 2,7 litre V6 Diesel engine
2,7 litre V6 Diesel engine (S, XF, XJ)
…and stamped onto the engine block on a smooth spot on the bottom right
2,7 litre V6 Diesel engine
2,0 litre and 2,2 litre R4 Diesel engine (X-Type)
Half way up on the front of the left-hand side
2,0 litre and 2,2 litre R4 Diesel engine Jaguar
5,0 litre Gasoline (XF, XJ – MY 2010)
at the rear bottom of the left cylinder block next to the gearbox flange
5,0 litre Gasoline Jaguar XF, XJ
2,2 litre R4 Diesel engine (XF)
Located on the front of the engine after lifting the engine covering
2,2 litre R4 Diesel engine Jaguar XF
3,0 litre V6 compressor (F-Type)
Below, further back on the left cylinder block
3,0 litre V6 compressor Jaguar F-Type

Appearance of the Jaguar Engine Number

The engine number is stamped or needle-punched onto a smoothly ground spot on the engine block. In addition a small, separate metal plate can also be screwed onto the engine (V6 Diesel engine, R4 2.2 litres Diesel engine).

It is often extremely difficult to read the engine number because of its position on the engine and the engine covering as well.

Example:

V8 until 2001
V8 from 2001
Jaguar V8 Engine Number
V6 Petrol engine (S,XJ)
Jaguar V6 Petrol Engine Number
V6 Diesel (S,XJ), small metal plate
Jaguar V6 Diesel Engine Number
5.0 liter Gasoline
Jaguar 5.0 litre Petrol Engine Number
R4 2,2 litre Diesel (XF), small metal plate
R4 2,2 litre Diesel

5.0 liter Gasoline

Jaguar 3.0 litre V6 Engine Number

On newer engines there is also a sticker with the engine identification code and the Engine number:

Examples:

V8 from 2001
V6 Petrol engine (S, XF, XJ)
V6 Petrol engine Jaguar
At the front on the right cylinder block
At the front on the left cylinder block
At the front on the left cylinder block
V6 Diesel (S, XF, XJ)
V6 Diesel (S, XF, XJ) Jaguar
R4 Diesel (X-Type)
R4 Diesel (X-Type)
At the front, in front of the left cylinder block on the plastic covering
At the front, in front of the left cylinder block on the plastic covering
At the front, on the top, on the right, as seen in the direction of travel
At the front, on the top, on the right, as seen in the direction of travel

5,0 litre Gasoline (XJ, XF_MY 2010)

Engine number and emission code on the right camshaft cover under the ignition coil cover; sticker with predetermined breaking points, which is destroyed when being removed.
Close-up

Jaguar Engine Number Decoder

060515 095324
1 2

1 = Date: May 15 2006
2 = Time: 09:53:24

The engine number on all V8 engines comprises the date and time of production. The moment when the engine block arrives on the conveyor and the engine construction begins is taken as the time.
The date can either be in DDMMYY or YYMMDD format. The time frequently contains seconds as well as hours and minutes.

Thus, for example, engine number 980904 0147 corresponds to the date of production 04.09.1998; at 01:47.

Some engine numbers have a suffix

Example: – 42 8 PS (4.2 litre 8 cylinder, HP = patrol supercharged = compressor)

– 44 8 PN (4,4 Liter 8 Zylinder, PN = patrol normal aspirated = aspirated engine)

Starting model year 2010, a 5-digit consecutive number has been used (instead of the time when construction was started), e.g.

09072107412508PN
123456

1- Production date in YYMMDD format (090721 = 21 July 2009)

2- consecutive number

3- Engine capacity/displacement (50 = 5.0 litre / 42 = 4.2 litre)

4- Number of cylinders (8 = 8 cylinders)

5- Type of fuel (P = petrol)

6- Type of engine (N= naturally aspirated engine / S = supercharged [SC] compressor)

Older V6 petrol engines and 4-cylinder engines are made in the Cleveland engine plant. The engine numbers for inline 4-cylinder engines and V6 engines have a different code. They begin with a serial number, followed by a code for the type of engine and transmission (Example: 401 stands for a 3.0 litre automatic and 402 stands for a 3.0 litre manual transmission engine).

4000289DZ80224DT
123456

1- Consecutive number
2- Engine/transmission type
3- Engine capacity/displacement (22 = 2,2 litre)
4- Number of cylinders (4 = 4-cylinders)
5- Typ of fuel (P = petrol, D = Diesel)
6- Type of engine (T = Turbo / N= normal aspirated engine / S= supercharged [SC] compressor)

In conclusion, understanding the importance of the Jaguar engine number is crucial for maintaining and authenticating your Jaguar vehicle. The engine number provides valuable information about the engine’s specifications, production history, and authenticity. By knowing how to find and decode your Jaguar engine number, you can ensure that your vehicle receives the proper maintenance and repair, and verify its history when buying or selling.