I need new top and bottom Radiator Hoses for my 1990 XJS V12 where is the best place to buy them in the (UK) as I want good quality ones and OEM if they would be best?

Also the Two Rubber Doughnuts that the Rad Sits on.

 

OB
I bought mine from David Manners, an entire engine kit, all the hoses, was 70UKP and just as good as OEM. While you are in there, and the rad out (?) replace the lot is my very strong advice. The short hoses from the cross pipe/filler spout to the thermostat housings are particularly important.

Greg

 

Hi Greg

Thanks, these are for 'Cherry Blossom' my other XJS in between working on 'The Ice Princess'

And this other Car has not been Started for 15 years! so this could be interesting though hopefully in a good way!

 

Greg has answered that one.

Change the 4 radiator mount rubbers.

I have only ever used OEM, or OEM Independent hoses. The makers here such as Gates, Mackay, etc are not so good, mainly the lower hose, where I have found that the "angle of the dangle" of the bends is not quite rigfht.

 

Hi Grant

Thanks

I will make sure I get Original OEM Rubber Hoses and 4 New Radiator Mounts.