I decided to replace the 4-1/2" oil drain back line that goes from the filter head to the fitting that bolts to the sump. The problem is the fitting on the filter head is a different size that the fitting on the sump. What to do? Jaguar apparently used a length of hose that was sized differently on each end.
So I ordered the “correct” hose from one of the usuals and received a length of hose that was 1/2" ID and extremely stiff. Superman would have trouble fitting it. Totally rubbish IMHO.
So I decided the best thing to do would be to buy a length of hose that would properly fit on the filter head and I’d figure out a way to enlarge the fitting on the sump. I vaguely recall George Cohen doing something similar years ago.
I bought a length of 5/8" ID hydraulic hose from the auto parts store. If it’ll handle hydraulic oil it’ll handle motor oil. I then found that a short length of 1/2 type M copper pipe fit snugly over the end of the sump fitting once I’d trimmed off Jaguar’s half hearted attempt at a flare. You’ll need a piece about 1-1/4" long.
I believe one of the usuals was touting a correct odd-ended hose in one of those press-release mailings many of us get. Don’t recall which vendor but I mostly get emails from SNGB and XKs. . Doubtless dearer than normal but probably worth it
You may be right. I think it was him (albeit spelled Cohn)…
