Coolant leak on backside of engine- '10 XKR
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Coolant leak on backside of engine- '10 XKR
Hey Guys, in the year and a half I've owned my XKR I haven't had a single issue and have done only typical maintenance. I came home the other night after a short drive, maybe 6 miles, and it was about 70 degrees F, and after the car seat for an hour I noticed a small puddle of coolant.
I got a decent pic this morning of the area where the leak may be coming from-this seems to be coming from above the bellhousing. Any suggestions on what I should consider looking for first?
I don't yet have a manual, so can't really tell what lines are below the SC and all the spaghetti hoses on top of the engine. Any assistance would be helpful.
Thanks!
I got a decent pic this morning of the area where the leak may be coming from-this seems to be coming from above the bellhousing. Any suggestions on what I should consider looking for first?
I don't yet have a manual, so can't really tell what lines are below the SC and all the spaghetti hoses on top of the engine. Any assistance would be helpful.
Thanks!
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I don’t think you mentioned mileage, but you’ll want to inspect the manifolds for carbon build up, replace spark plugs, check injectors, replace PCVs, check valve covers for leaks, replace rear heater crossover, replace front crossover, replace throttle body hoses, replace super charger gaskets, replace oil cooler tube and inspect water pump, inspect super charger and snout pulley for slack/play
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Speedagent (09-20-2022)
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ACTUALLY, I had this problem also; leaked coolant on the torque converter cover. I had EVERYTHING done. Turns out the only leak was on the Oil Cooler. I didn't know it was an oil/water one. Anyway, that was leaking onto the trans. Regardless, that's a supercharger off thing anyway, so do EVERYTHING.
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ACTUALLY, I had this problem also; leaked coolant on the torque converter cover. I had EVERYTHING done. Turns out the only leak was on the Oil Cooler. I didn't know it was an oil/water one. Anyway, that was leaking onto the trans. Regardless, that's a supercharger off thing anyway, so do EVERYTHING.
if anyone has a write-up on SC removal I would really appreciate it. Any parts lists would be helpful, too. I have seen a lot of suggestions, just getting a little lost in the size of this job.
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Thanks for the heads up, but I'm a little lost here. Where was the leak originating from?
if anyone has a write-up on SC removal I would really appreciate it. Any parts lists would be helpful, too. I have seen a lot of suggestions, just getting a little lost in the size of this job.
if anyone has a write-up on SC removal I would really appreciate it. Any parts lists would be helpful, too. I have seen a lot of suggestions, just getting a little lost in the size of this job.
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...valley-134108/
Also look at this thread there are a couple of videos and on showing the removal of the SC:
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...thread-248243/
Last edited by Sean W; 09-22-2022 at 07:34 PM.
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Thanks for the links guys, I'll do some digging. I'm headed to the dealer for parts tomorrow.
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Update: shop quoted me $3,120 for this work. Just replacing a hose. I'm moving the car to another shop later today. They originally quoted me $1500 over the phone for the same work.
If you're in the Atlanta area and need advice on shops, I will let you know who to avoid in a private conversation. I won't post the shop's name here.
If you're in the Atlanta area and need advice on shops, I will let you know who to avoid in a private conversation. I won't post the shop's name here.
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Update: shop quoted me $3,120 for this work. Just replacing a hose. I'm moving the car to another shop later today. They originally quoted me $1500 over the phone for the same work.
If you're in the Atlanta area and need advice on shops, I will let you know who to avoid in a private conversation. I won't post the shop's name here.
If you're in the Atlanta area and need advice on shops, I will let you know who to avoid in a private conversation. I won't post the shop's name here.
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Update: shop quoted me $3,120 for this work. Just replacing a hose. I'm moving the car to another shop later today. They originally quoted me $1500 over the phone for the same work.
If you're in the Atlanta area and need advice on shops, I will let you know who to avoid in a private conversation. I won't post the shop's name here.
If you're in the Atlanta area and need advice on shops, I will let you know who to avoid in a private conversation. I won't post the shop's name here.
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ralphwg (10-01-2022)
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Now everything is great, and it cost me $6k.
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Wow, that's a lot. I've taken it to another shop nearby. My family has experience with the owner who has extensive German and exotic car experience (this intro would have been helpful yesterday) and I'll update after they've taken a look.
Side story; I sent a text to the previous owner a couple of days ago asking about the water pump and if he could recall when the water pump was done when he owned the car. When we were negotiating he did mention that he had had the water pump done but didn't include it as one of the receipts he provided me. He was an honest guy so I thought reaching out he probably would remember. His wife texted me back a day later to let me know that she didn't recall when the water pump was done but that I could call the dealership where they had the car serviced, and that her husband died six weeks ago. Sad.
Side story; I sent a text to the previous owner a couple of days ago asking about the water pump and if he could recall when the water pump was done when he owned the car. When we were negotiating he did mention that he had had the water pump done but didn't include it as one of the receipts he provided me. He was an honest guy so I thought reaching out he probably would remember. His wife texted me back a day later to let me know that she didn't recall when the water pump was done but that I could call the dealership where they had the car serviced, and that her husband died six weeks ago. Sad.
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