So the AJ-V6 is based off the Ford 3.0 DOHC block, right? Will
accessories such as alternators, A/C compressors, ect. fit an X-
Type? For that matter will an S-Type 3.0 engine bolt straight into
an X-Type engine bay? And (this is purely hypothetical- I’d never
try it) Could an X-Type be lumped with a Duratec V6 and FWD
transmission with little or no modifications to the frame?
(Obviously, these questions assume one cares more for functionality
and saving money than maintaining factory correctness).–
Robert E Lee
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In reply to a message from Robert E Lee sent Tue 18 Mar 2008:
I cant answer all your questions but this is what I think :-
The original duratec V6 was based on a Mazda powerplant.
Jaguar added variable valve timing & a unique cylinder head.
There was a 2.1 litre V6 Front drive version in the UK from launch.
A friend of mine has a 2005 ST220 Mondeo which has a 3.0 V6
duratec. We parked up side by side & compared engines & I didn’t
spot one common visible part. All the upper castings were
different. I didn’t look from below though.–
03 X Type 2.5 Sport, ex '95 XJR, ex '85 4.2 Sov
Lancashire, United Kingdom
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In reply to a message from Glenn B sent Thu 20 Mar 2008:
Duratec is used in Mazda 6, but it is not based on mazda powerplant
as you state. See recent thread on this forum.–
The original message included these comments:
The original duratec V6 was based on a Mazda powerplant.
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In reply to a message from Robert E Lee sent Tue 18 Mar 2008:
Variuos parts (<20%) have been transferred but a lot have been
modified by Jag so even a Ford engineer wouldnt recognise them.
I believe there are certain exceptions to this eg brake discs/pads
(EBCs for Ford Mondeo Mk3 fitted straight into my 02,various motors
eg wiper motor, air con condensor I believe the same (may be
complete a/c system??) but I would confirm if I were you first–
BuckMR2,3.0 Sport, Man,Cruise,Rev PDC+premium sound upgrades
England, United Kingdom
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