Hey all!
I picked up my "new" 2014 XJL last week and am itching to drive her but out of an abundance of caution I did a pressure test on the coolant system and found a leak on the thermostat housing. I ordered the upgrade V3 kit from Euro-Amp as I intend on replacing all the cooling system with the metal design at some point but just want to be able to drive her until I get time to devote to the job.

I Went through and installed the new thermostat in the kit and then realized my XJ had the older thermostat housing without the thermal element / sensor... the unit is otherwise identical..

Does anyone know if I can run this or do I need to buy another thermostat without the sensor? Appreciate your help!
Thanks
James

 

If your car does not have the additional sensor then you can install what you have and just leave the wire dangling.
Just so everyone knows the 3.0L thermostat housing came two ways. With the sensor and without. Looks like the 5.0L came without one. Both engines use the same thermostat housing.
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Awesome! That's what I was hoping... really didn't want to do that again so soon!

 

I think your good to go BUT post some pictures of your car and what your doing? We love to see pictures!
You were wise to just go a head and replace the plastic stuff with metal too. This is the main weakness in these engines.
Did you do the rear water manifold as well?
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