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Old 10-30-2022 | 07:11 PM
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Oh well, Let the grandson use the Jag for about 2 weeks now. Good Kid.

Today I get the call, Car is overheating. of course I think its Hallowene and Im being pranked. No such luck.

Car is parked is a big parking lot, I get there with a Gallon of Coolant. Pour it in and it runs out the bottom as fast as I pour it. No previous indications of any leaking.

Im watching for location and dont see anything from above. Looking underneath its coming out about the middle of the engine , but then the covers are all in place.

I'll bring it home in the morning.

Any thoughts what Im in for ?

 
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Old 10-30-2022 | 07:58 PM
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split bottom hose??
 
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Old 10-30-2022 | 10:20 PM
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Lets say it is

Recommend a place to buy one , please
 
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Old 10-31-2022 | 05:01 AM
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my answer is Jaguar. It has lasted this long...
In fact as it has probably not been done... it's certainly time for all the hoses.
 
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Old 10-31-2022 | 05:04 PM
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I also would change ALL the water pipes at once.

I paid € 800 for all water pipes, Original Jaguar, including thermostat and thermostat housing, but from an independent vendor. Haven´t had them installed up to now. If it ain´t broke, don´t fix it!

You should think about changing some other things, too: Water pump? Timing chain?

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Old 10-31-2022 | 06:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Arminius
You should think about changing some other things, too: Water pump? Timing chain?

Hermann
Na. Water pump issues apply to the 5.0 liter as do the timing chain tensioners. No need to go down the rabbit hole on the 07. Mud Dog if you do start changing hoses and decide to do the thermostat, replace the whole housing. Plastic.... They don't make metal ones either. Sorry no help with sourcing the hoses other than guy's suggestion. I can help with a parts search once you ID the hose.
 
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Old 10-31-2022 | 08:15 PM
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You do have a dealer in Mobile (good folks) but of course that means dealer prices. If you have time to wait on parts, I’ve been pleased with Rimmer Bros.
 
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Old 11-01-2022 | 08:42 AM
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Putting the car up on the lift today . Will report findings.
 
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Old 11-01-2022 | 08:31 PM
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It's an XK with the plastic T-stat housing. Pop it apart and make sure that it's not turning gray and shredding inside from the excessive heat. BTDT with the kids old '05 NA LS...
 
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Old 11-04-2022 | 12:31 PM
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Here it is




 
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Old 11-04-2022 | 01:00 PM
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Wow this SUX

Engine Oil Cooler Split.

Whats as bad is the replacement at Jaguar Palm Beach dosent look anything like this.

Engine Oil Cooler

Part Number: AJ810959
 
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Old 11-04-2022 | 01:37 PM
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Originally Posted by MudDog
Wow this SUX

Engine Oil Cooler Split.

Whats as bad is the replacement at Jaguar Palm Beach dosent look anything like this.

Engine Oil Cooler

Part Number: AJ810959
If you’re looking at line drawings, they’re usually wrong, don’t look like the part at all.
Just make sure you get the right type, the XK and XKR coolers are different. (Bought an XKR version by mistake, and it didn’t look anything like my XK version, returned it and got the XK version).
 
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Old 11-04-2022 | 04:37 PM
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The rest of the story





looking dead on at the cooler from the front , its obvious one corner is lower down than the other.
That corner took a hit as can be seen.
The cooler split. Now what., Couple things come to mind. New is about $500 , Used if I could find one , Tig this one.

The Grandson had to have hit something , probably a speedbump.
 
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Old 11-04-2022 | 05:16 PM
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I think that although your grandson is a 'good kid', he couldn't resist playing with way more car than he was ready for. Heck, most adults would get into trouble driving these things.
 
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Old 11-04-2022 | 05:26 PM
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Agreed with CeeJay as a 24 year old I can never resist to punch the peddle just too hear that sweet sound! also live in the U.S home of potholes and junk on the streets so you can only imagine how many potholes I dodge in a day but ive seen the wifey hit them plenty of times
 
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Old 11-04-2022 | 07:36 PM
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Google the Jaguar P/N and see what comes up. Today I received the 55k mile driveshaft from Pacific via eBay, $66 w tax delivered from Michigan. Looks very good in spite of being a little dirty. Unobtainable from the dealer.
 
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Old 11-04-2022 | 09:05 PM
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Think I paid ~$135 for a used one from Pacific on eBay a few years ago (my eBay history doesn’t go back far enough).
Might try contacting breakers directly to see if they have one.
Interim? Bend it back and weld that seam?
 
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Old 11-04-2022 | 10:47 PM
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Googled the number an something unusual came up





Got me curious because it Looks exactly like mine.

Engine Oil Cooler Fits 2016-2018 Ford E-350 Super Duty 6.8L V10 GAS SOHC Very Interesting $75
 
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Old 11-05-2022 | 12:28 AM
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Huh? A few years later, and Ford still had some in the parts bin?
 
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Old 11-05-2022 | 08:05 AM
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Good find, we should start a sticky with a list of modern Ford parts which suit Jags....
 
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