Jaguar 2001 X Type Coolant Expansion Tank Cap
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Jaguar 2001 X Type Coolant Expansion Tank Cap
Hello,
I went to top up the coolant in my 2001 Jag X-Type Sport.. The cap unscrewed and I notice a yellow stopper blocking the hole. The only way to get it out was to lever it up and when I did it was spring loaded and the spring went in the engine compartment. The rest was a metal coin shaped cap with a retractable button in the middle. No problem I noted the part number and got a replacement. The problem is that the new part sits too proud of the tank and you cannot thread it back on. and looks nothing like the items I replaced. I took the car in 2 years ago for a pressure test is the yellow stopper something the garage has left behind. The mystery is why the new cap does not fit. Anyone out there that can explain this? Cheers.
I went to top up the coolant in my 2001 Jag X-Type Sport.. The cap unscrewed and I notice a yellow stopper blocking the hole. The only way to get it out was to lever it up and when I did it was spring loaded and the spring went in the engine compartment. The rest was a metal coin shaped cap with a retractable button in the middle. No problem I noted the part number and got a replacement. The problem is that the new part sits too proud of the tank and you cannot thread it back on. and looks nothing like the items I replaced. I took the car in 2 years ago for a pressure test is the yellow stopper something the garage has left behind. The mystery is why the new cap does not fit. Anyone out there that can explain this? Cheers.
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Welcome to the forum Tessauc,
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The cap should simply unscrew to leave an open filler neck in the Expansion Tank......
Follow this link https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x-type-x400-14/ to the X-Type forum for help, advice and information. The 'HOW TO' thread at the top is a good place to start for information on regular issues.
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Good to have you with us at Jaguar forums.
The cap should simply unscrew to leave an open filler neck in the Expansion Tank......
Follow this link https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x-type-x400-14/ to the X-Type forum for help, advice and information. The 'HOW TO' thread at the top is a good place to start for information on regular issues.
Please add vehicle details to your Signature to help others to give relevant advice. Go to the User CP button on the left of the top menu bar, then Settings & Options under Your Control Panel. Select Edit Signature and enter the details.
You can also visit the UK & Eire Region forum by following this link https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/uk-eire-68/ to find other members in your region.
Enjoy the forums.
Graham
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Jaguar 2001 X Type Coolant Expansion Tank Cap
Graham, It is the only explanation that makes sense. As mentioned I took it in for pressure test previously and they maybe left the parts behind. The only problem is when I ordered a new one using the part number it did not fit as it was too long. I am losing coolant every trip so I probably have to take it into the garage in the new year to find out why. As you know it could be simple leaking hose or terminal a leaking head casket. A simple solution is to get a new tank with a cap on it and have the existing one replaced or find a cap that is shorter that fits. Thanks for your help.
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It is an easy job BUT you would have to partially drain and then refill the cooling system.
If you have a garage do the work, tt shouldn't be more than one hour labour plus cost of coolant.
If I was doing the work, I'd drain the coolant and refill the system with 50/50 mixture of coolant/distilled water so it was done for the next five years.
Graham
If you have a garage do the work, tt shouldn't be more than one hour labour plus cost of coolant.
If I was doing the work, I'd drain the coolant and refill the system with 50/50 mixture of coolant/distilled water so it was done for the next five years.
Graham
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