Water Pump Leak
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Water Pump Leak
Hello,
I have a 1991 XJ6 that is leaking coolant from somewhere around the water pump, i can't quite locate the leak. The closest i can get is that it is dripping off the pulley that is connected to the water pump. It only leaks when running, hot or cold. If anyone has any resources or an idea of what could be leaking that would be awesome!
Mathew
I have a 1991 XJ6 that is leaking coolant from somewhere around the water pump, i can't quite locate the leak. The closest i can get is that it is dripping off the pulley that is connected to the water pump. It only leaks when running, hot or cold. If anyone has any resources or an idea of what could be leaking that would be awesome!
Mathew
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Welcome to the forums, when you get a moment please post an intro in the new member area.
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/n...-intro-must-5/
Your water pump will have a weep hole on the underside just behind the pulley. They start dripping out of here when the seal has failed. As Elinor said, replace the water pump.
You can see it dripping with a small mirror and torch.
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/n...-intro-must-5/
Your water pump will have a weep hole on the underside just behind the pulley. They start dripping out of here when the seal has failed. As Elinor said, replace the water pump.
You can see it dripping with a small mirror and torch.
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Welcome to the forums, when you get a moment please post an intro in the new member area.
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/n...-intro-must-5/
Your water pump will have a weep hole on the underside just behind the pulley. They start dripping out of here when the seal has failed. As Elinor said, replace the water pump.
You can see it dripping with a small mirror and torch.
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https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/n...-intro-must-5/
Your water pump will have a weep hole on the underside just behind the pulley. They start dripping out of here when the seal has failed. As Elinor said, replace the water pump.
You can see it dripping with a small mirror and torch.
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Thank you for the response, I've made an appointment to get the water pump replaced. I also have a hose coming right off the water pump that is swollen a little bit, should i replace this myself before i bring it to the mechanic or just wait and get them to do it? I won't be driving the car except to the mechanic. Thanks!
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Your 1991 XJ6 will be an XJ40 and not an XJ6 Series III.
In this instance the symptoms and solution will be similar but please post future technical questions in the relevant forum:
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/xj40-xj81-25/
Graham
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Mathew,
Your 1991 XJ6 will be an XJ40 and not an XJ6 Series III.
In this instance the symptoms and solution will be similar but please post future technical questions in the relevant forum:
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/xj40-xj81-25/
Graham
Your 1991 XJ6 will be an XJ40 and not an XJ6 Series III.
In this instance the symptoms and solution will be similar but please post future technical questions in the relevant forum:
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/xj40-xj81-25/
Graham
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To segregate the cars for discussion the engineering designation or platform designation...such as "XJ40".... is often used. The XJ6 name was also used on the "X300" platform....and an and even more modern one..."X350" perhaps? Not sure.
Anyway, a 1991 XJ6 can only be an "XJ40"
This all began in 1986-87 when the older Series III XJ6 was being built concurrently with the newer and very different "XJ6". Using the engineering designation ..."XJ40"....was an easy way to differentiate between the two
Cheers
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Hettle (10-01-2017)
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"XJ6" is a marketing designation, used for decades, on significantly different cars.
To segregate the cars for discussion the engineering designation or platform designation...such as "XJ40".... is often used. The XJ6 name was also used on the "X300" platform....and an and even more modern one..."X350" perhaps? Not sure.
Anyway, a 1991 XJ6 can only be an "XJ40"
This all began in 1986-87 when the older Series III XJ6 was being built concurrently with the newer and very different "XJ6". Using the engineering designation ..."XJ40"....was an easy way to differentiate between the two
Cheers
DD
To segregate the cars for discussion the engineering designation or platform designation...such as "XJ40".... is often used. The XJ6 name was also used on the "X300" platform....and an and even more modern one..."X350" perhaps? Not sure.
Anyway, a 1991 XJ6 can only be an "XJ40"
This all began in 1986-87 when the older Series III XJ6 was being built concurrently with the newer and very different "XJ6". Using the engineering designation ..."XJ40"....was an easy way to differentiate between the two
Cheers
DD
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Hello,
I have a 1991 XJ6 that is leaking coolant from somewhere around the water pump, i can't quite locate the leak. The closest i can get is that it is dripping off the pulley that is connected to the water pump. It only leaks when running, hot or cold. If anyone has any resources or an idea of what could be leaking that would be awesome!
Mathew
I have a 1991 XJ6 that is leaking coolant from somewhere around the water pump, i can't quite locate the leak. The closest i can get is that it is dripping off the pulley that is connected to the water pump. It only leaks when running, hot or cold. If anyone has any resources or an idea of what could be leaking that would be awesome!
Mathew
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Hi everyone,
I've finally taken the courage to DIY -- replacing the thermostat, radiator, and water pump. Kinda nerve-wracking, but you know what? This pandemic made me do it!
I was wondering if my Jaguarista seniors can help me out: can someone pls explain the steps on replacing the water pump? I think I can do the thermostat and the radiator somehow. But the water pump?
instructions would be very nice. And yes, pictures are cool too.
thanks, all!
I've finally taken the courage to DIY -- replacing the thermostat, radiator, and water pump. Kinda nerve-wracking, but you know what? This pandemic made me do it!
I was wondering if my Jaguarista seniors can help me out: can someone pls explain the steps on replacing the water pump? I think I can do the thermostat and the radiator somehow. But the water pump?
instructions would be very nice. And yes, pictures are cool too.
thanks, all!
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Thank you! This was EXACTLY what i was looking for. Will let you know how it goes!
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