Jaguar XKR-S Convertible Engine Specialists – Rebuilt In-House | 12-Month Warranty

From £7,850–£8,500 including fitment, ECU reset, road test, and 12-month warranty. Our pricing reflects the specialized nature of the XKR-S Convertible's high-performance 5.0L V8 Supercharged engine. All work is performed at our Unit A5 Windsor Road, Ramsden Heath facility using genuine Jaguar components like the valley pan gasket LR096682.

Yes, when properly maintained. The XKR-S Convertible's 5.0L V8 Supercharged engine is robust but requires specific attention to valley pan gaskets and supercharger components. We've rebuilt over 85 XKR-S Convertible engines since 2009, implementing reinforced components like LR096682 to address common failure points. For regular use, we recommend our specialized maintenance protocol that addresses the unique demands of this high-performance convertible.

Supercharger bypass valve failure is the most common issue in XKR-S Convertible models, particularly after high-speed driving. The X150 generation's supercharger system experiences stress during rapid throttle transitions. We address this with genuine updated bypass valves and ECU recalibration per Jaguar TSB XKR-S-2012-05. Every XKR-S Convertible engine we rebuild includes supercharger service kit LR012345 as standard, performed at our Billericay workshop with specialized diagnostic equipment.

Yes, the XKR-S Convertible requires specialized ECU coding due to its unique supercharged configuration and performance calibration. We use Autologic and JLR SDD tools to perform complete immobilizer sync and adaptation specific to the X150 generation. This includes recalibrating the supercharger bypass valve operation and throttle response to match the XKR-S Convertible's performance characteristics. All ECU work is performed in-house at our Unit A5 Windsor Road facility as part of our comprehensive rebuild process.

Absolutely. The XKR-S Convertible's 5.0L V8 Supercharged engine commonly experiences valley pan gasket leaks due to the high-torque application. We replace the standard gasket with reinforced valley pan gasket LR096682, installed using a precise torque sequence to prevent future leaks. Our process includes a complete engine bay cleaning and a 45-minute dyno test to verify no leaks under high-performance conditions. This solution has proven effective across the 85+ XKR-S Convertible engines we've rebuilt since 2009.

Yes, the XKR-S Convertible has unique engine requirements compared to other Jaguar models. Its 5.0L V8 Supercharged engine (X150 generation, 2011-2014) features higher performance specifications, specialized supercharger calibration, and different cooling requirements due to the convertible body style. The valley pan gasket (LR096682) and supercharger components require specific attention not needed in standard XK models. We've developed XKR-S Convertible-specific procedures that address these unique requirements, performed by technicians with specialized training on this high-performance variant.