Jaguar Engine Specialists
JAGUAR AJ-V6 ENGINEREBUILD & REPLACEMENT
Specialist Jaguar AJ-V6 engine rebuilds and replacements, fitted across the S-Type. Nationwide recovery, registration-based engine matching, 12-month unlimited-mileage warranty.
Rated Jaguar Engine Specialists - 1,800+ Engines Rebuilt
Specialist technicians with 10-15 years of experience
12 Month Unlimited-Mileage Warranty
Nationwide Recovery
Free Engine Matching by Registration
Fitted Across the S-Type
Starting from
£3,200
Jaguar AJ-V6 Engine Specifications
Engine Code
AJ-V6 (AJ20, AJ25, AJ30 variants)
Manufacturer
Jaguar (Ford Duratec-derived)
Configuration
V6 (60° angle)
Capacity
2.5L / 3.0L
Fuel
Petrol
Production Years
2001-2009
Used In
1 Jaguar model
Jaguar AJ-V6 Engine Rebuild Price
Starting From
£3,200
Every AJ-V6 application sits on the same 6-cylinder petrol rebuild tier. Exact price depends on condition and parts required - submit your reg for a fixed-price quote.
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Jaguar AJ-V6 Applications - Every Model & Variant
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Send us your registration and we'll confirm.
Jaguar AJ-V6 Rebuild Components
Inspected and Measured Components
- Crankshaft
- Cylinder head
- Timing chain tensioners and guides
- Oil pump
Inspected and Measured Components
- Cooling system components
- Fuel injectors
Application-Dependent Components
- Vehicle-specific ancillaries
Components drawn directly from Master Engine Data File data. If your AJ-V6's exact ancillary set isn't covered above, we confirm the full scope once your engine is inspected - not guessed in advance.
OUR WORKSHOP
01RECOVERY COLLECTION
02STRIPPED AJ-V6 BLOCK
03INTERNAL ENGINE WORK
04TECHNICIANS AT WORK
05ENGINE TESTING (RIG)
06COMPLETED & READY FOR REFIT
Real photos from our workshop - not stock imagery.
JAGUAR AJ-V6 ENGINE REBUILD PROCESS
WE COVER YOUREXACT VEHICLE
WHY CHOOSE US FOR JAGUAR AJ-V6 REBUILDS
Engine matched using VIN or registration number
Genuine specialist workshop - not a broker
Specialist technicians with 10-15 years of experience
We don't swap your engine for an unknown used unit
Nationwide recovery, workshop rebuild
12 month unlimited-mileage warranty
All engine ancillaries serviced as part of the rebuild
Trade & public enquiries welcome
Dedicated advisor from quote to fit
No widely-reported catastrophic issue pattern for the AJ-V6 - we still recommend a full inspection before any long journey
OUR MOST RECENTJAGUAR RECOVERIES & REBUILDS
Real vehicles brought into our workshop. Open bonnets, stripped blocks, and cars ready for collection - this is what genuine engine work looks like.
Jaguar S-Type
RECOVERY
Jaguar S-Type
DIAGNOSTICS
Jaguar S-Type
STRIPPED ENGINE
Jaguar S-Type
TIMING CHAIN REPLACEMENT
Jaguar S-Type
IN FOR REBUILD
Jaguar S-Type
REBUILD IN PROGRESS
HOW IT WORKS
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WE RECOVERYOUR CAR
REBUILD &REFIT
Most cars are recovered within a few hours of booking. Most rebuilds are completed within 3-5 working days.
Workshop slots fill up fast - book your recovery today.
ABOUT THE
JAGUAR AJ-V6 ENGINE
The AJ-V6 is Jaguar's petrol V6 engine, produced from 2001 to 2009. It's a Ford Duratec-derived unit, appearing in the S-Type across both 2.5-litre and 3.0-litre capacities. The same engine family was also used in the X-Type (AJ25 and AJ30 variants), though the S-Type carries the broadest application of the AJ-V6 nameplate in the Jaguar range.
JAGUAR AJ-V6
APPLICATIONS BY MODEL
The S-Type carried the AJ-V6 across its full production run from 2001 to 2008, in both 2.5 V6 and 3.0 V6 forms. As one of the earlier 2000s Jaguar models, the S-Type's petrol V6 option remains a common candidate for rebuild work when high mileage or extended service intervals have taken their toll.
JAGUAR AJ-V6
ENGINE COMPATIBILITY
Because the AJ-V6 spans 2.5-litre and 3.0-litre capacities across the S-Type, compatibility comes down to confirming your exact model and year, which we do by registration. A 2.5-litre AJ-V6 isn't a direct swap for a 3.0-litre unit without the corresponding ECU and ancillaries - we confirm your exact spec before any work begins.
MODEL
Confirm your exact model and variant.
GENERATION
Identify the correct generation (X200).
DRIVETRAIN
Drivetrain and ancillary specification.
CONFIRMED BY REGISTRATION
We confirm by registration/VIN before quoting or supplying anything.
Jaguar AJ-V6
Applications We Work On
AJ-V6 in the S-Type (X200, 2001-2008)
The AJ-V6 in the S-Type is one of the applications we work on regularly, across both the 2.5 V6 and 3.0 V6 variants (2001-2008). Jaguar AJ-V6 by Powertrain Variant AJ-V6 2.5L Applications: S-Type 2.5 V6. Standard rebuild scope - timing chain, bearings, gaskets. AJ-V6 3.0L Applications: S-Type 3.0 V6. Standard rebuild scope - timing chain, bearings, gaskets.
Starting from:
£3,200
MODEL
Jaguar S-Type X200
ENGINE
AJ-V6 2.5L / 3.0L
YEAR
2001 - 2008
STARTING FROM
£3,200
Not seeing your exact model above? Send us your registration and we'll confirm your exact spec.
OUR WORKSHOP VIEW OF
THE JAGUAR AJ-V6
Built, rebuilt and tested by engineers who work on Jaguar engines every day.
Here's our practical view of the AJ-V6 across its S-Type X200 application.
APPLICATIONS WE SEE:
The AJ-V6 appears primarily in the S-Type, with the 3.0-litre capacity being the more common of the two we encounter.
WHAT WE REPLACE:
Timing chain, bearings, and gaskets as standard on every rebuild.
KNOWN ISSUES:
No widely-reported catastrophic issue pattern has been confirmed for the AJ-V6 legacy petrol engines. We don't treat this engine as having one universal failure mode; diagnosis is required to establish whether an engine needs repair, rebuild or replacement.
AJ-V6 REBUILD INFORMATION
Typical rebuild scope:
A TYPICAL
JAGUAR AJ-V6 REBUILD
The following describes a typical rebuild scope for this engine - illustrative of the work involved, not a specific customer job. Real case studies from our own completed work will replace this section once available.
The AJ-V6's timing chain system is accessed as part of a full strip-down. A full rebuild also includes inspection of the oil pump and cooling system components, as these are key areas we check during every AJ-V6 rebuild.
01INSPECTION & STRIP-DOWN
Careful inspection of the crankshaft, cylinder head, and timing chain components during strip-down.
02COMPONENT REPLACEMENT
Main bearings, connecting rod bearings, gaskets, seals, and timing chain components replaced as required.
03QUALITY CHECKS
All major rotating assemblies, oil pump, and cooling system components inspected for long-term reliability.
Typical Scope:
Timing chain, bearings, gaskets
Starting From:
£3,200
Jaguar AJ-V6
ENGINE REBUILD COST
A Jaguar AJ-V6 engine rebuild starts from £3,200 - the price tier is set by the engine, not the badge on the boot.
A full replacement engine and fitting service is also available. Exact pricing depends on the condition of your existing engine and the parts required - submit your registration for a fixed-price quote within 30 minutes.
Starting From
£3,200
Get a fixed-price quote within 30 minutes.
MODEL
Jaguar S-Type X200
ENGINE
AJ-V6 2.5L / 3.0L
YEAR
2001 - 2008
STARTING FROM
£3,200
JAGUAR AJ-V6 REBUILD VS REPLACEMENT VS USED
Rebuilding Your AJ-V6 Engine
Most engine suppliers sell you a used engine of unknown history and hope it matches. We rebuild the engine your Jaguar already has instead - strip it down, pressure-test it, and replace every worn or damaged component with updated OEM parts. You get a near-new engine with a 12-month unlimited-mileage warranty, without the compatibility risk of an unknown used unit. This is the option most AJ-V6 owners choose, and it's the one we'd recommend for most situations.
- Strip down & inspect
- Pressure-test
- Replace worn components
- 12-month unlimited-mileage warranty
Replacement AJ-V6 Engines
If your existing engine is beyond economical repair, we also offer full engine replacement and fitting - sourced and fitted by our team, with the same 12-month unlimited-mileage warranty.
- Supplied & fitted by our team
- OEM quality
- 12-month unlimited-mileage warranty
Used AJ-V6 Engines
In some cases, a matched low-mileage used engine is the right call - particularly if you need your car back on the road quickly and your existing engine's damage is extensive. We can source and fit these too, though most owners who ask about used engines end up choosing a rebuild once they understand the compatibility risk a used unit carries. Enter your reg below and we'll talk you through both options honestly.
- Low-mileage units
- Quick turnaround
- Condition risk - we advise honestly
Enter your registration and we’ll talk you through both options honestly.
Reconditioned, Refurbished or Remanufactured?
JAGUAR AJ-V6 RECONDITIONED ENGINES
"Reconditioned" is the term many owners search for when they mean the same thing as a rebuild - a full strip-down, inspection, and replacement of worn parts rather than a straight swap. If that's what you're after, our rebuild service is exactly that.
→ Our rebuild service is exactly that.
JAGUAR AJ-V6 REFURBISHED ENGINES
"Refurbished" often describes the same process from a different angle - restoring your existing engine to full working condition rather than replacing it outright. Our rebuild covers this.
→ Our rebuild service covers this.
JAGUAR AJ-V6 REMANUFACTURED ENGINES
Some owners specifically search for a "remanufactured" engine, expecting a unit rebuilt to original specification with updated components. That's consistent with what our rebuild service delivers.
→ That’s consistent with what our rebuild service delivers.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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FIXED PRICE
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12-MONTH WARRANTY
Unlimited mileage for total peace of mind.
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