Hi all, been having a prob with loss of coolant and have just
noticed a pin prick type leak from, ah, that’s what I need to know!
Centre front between hoses with a black knob with a hexdrive
central hole (torque 9nm) Will it be ok to seal it or is it some
kind of pressure release fingummy
Cheers Dave
(urgent cuz parts shop closes at 12)–
'98 X308 The most valuable commodity is hindsight
Southampton, United Kingdom
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In reply to a message from thedebs53 sent Sat 11 Feb 2012:
Dave, I don’t have a X308 to check, but suggest you go to
Jaguar Classic Parts:
XJ Series 308
Engine Cooling System and drill down till you identify it.
Could be Thermostat housing Cap/Cover.–
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noticed a pin prick type leak from, ah, that’s what I need to know!
Centre front between hoses with a black knob with a hexdrive
(urgent cuz parts shop closes at 12)
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Neil 70 '97 3.2S http://www.jag-lovers.org/v.htm?1242166704
MALDON, United Kingdom
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In reply to a message from Neil Moaner of Maldon Bennett sent Sat 11 Feb 2012:
How embarrassing, it seems to be called thermostat housing cap or
cover! Oh well, I’ll take it off and fix it then!!
Cheers Neil
Dave–
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Southampton, United Kingdom
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In reply to a message from thedebs53 sent Sat 11 Feb 2012:
Dave:
That part is known to deteriorate ands leak. An aluminum
replaceent is available from several sources. I sprayed mine black
so it would look better. The boltas holding it in are difficult to
remove. I made a couple of custom crows foot wrenches to get mine
off. (The manual says remove the intake manifold).
I believe the best method, by far, is to break the plastic one off,
allowing access to the bolts, then insall the new one with socket
head cap screws, using a ball end driver.–
Ross - 89 XJS, 98 XJR, 99 XJR, 02 XJ8
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In reply to a message from sparkenzap sent Sun 12 Feb 2012:
Cheers for that spark. It was a tiny, pinprick hole so I just used
a bit of UHU filler. Job done!! (fingers crossed)–
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