I need a Lower radiator hose for my 6 liter xj12 be it burst today. I’m posting here to get more exposure as I really need because that car is my daily driver and I can’t seem to find the part local to me
Jaguar did a switcharoo on VIN numbers “From 18805” This number is the build number and is the last part of the VIN.
Jaguar Part number CCC6998 (From 18805) This is the all rubber radiator hose that goes from the bottom to the water pump.
Here’s the curvy hose
https://www.sngbarratt.com/English/#/us/search/results?pageNo=1&query=CCC6998&pageSize=10&layoutId=G&excludeTurnedDown=false
Here’s the resource and exploded view of hoses
https://parts.jaguarlandroverclassic.com/mhc4510aa-bottom-hose.html
Jaguar Part number MHC4510AA is the hose that goes from the radiator to a Water pipe, then another hose from the water pipe to the water pump MHC4510BA
I have long recommended that the lower radiator hose on the Jaguar V12 be replaced with a generic flex hose rather than the OEM molded hose. The flex hose is superior, having a wire built into the carcass of the hose itself so it cannot be sucked flat by the suction of the water pump.
The correct flex hose has a 90 degree elbow at one end. That end goes on the radiator while the rest of the hose loops under and back up to the pump inlet.
I had a look at an old used one I have, and it’s a simple elbow. I bet any parts shop could find a hose that contains the right shape, even if you need to cut it to fit.
Rob
Any thoughts on fancy silicone hoses? Apart from cost, and having to pick a funky colour (they all seem to be bright blue/red/yellow), are there any downsides?
I found an oem hose for $50 so I got it an it’s on the way
The part number is ccc5151. So it’s a hose with another hose