I have spent most of today trying to load my JTIS disc, which did not work and trying to download the JTIS disc's from #102. Files were corrupt.

I am now very frustrated as I have lost a day on replacing my leaking radiator on my XK8.

White XKR was kind enough to send me a pdf file on repairing my window motor, can anyone please send me the JTIS file for replacing the radiator on my XK8.

Many thanks for your help, I do not know what I would do without this forum. My jag man wants $600 to replace the radiator, which I do not have!!

Best regards, David

 

Here is the radiator replacement doc.

 

White XKR again I cannot thank you enough for all your help!!!

I hope one day to return the Favour,

Many thanks,
David

 

You can replace without disconnecting your AC.

as best as I recall
Remove the air filter housing and all tubing up to throttle body first.
Replacing Jaguar XK8 radiator.
Parts :
New radiator, new upper and lower radiator hoses, new upper and lower radiator mounts, new o rings for trans cooler connections, and Jaguar coolant
Steps:
1) drain coolant by undoing the black plug on far right bottom rear corner of radiator, discard coolant as hazardous waste
2) remove upper radiator hose from car
3) remove electrical connectors to fans and ac line and move harness out of the way
4) remove nuts securing fan housing at both sides and pull housing up and out of car, remove the stud bolts carefully from radiator
5) remove lower radiator hose connection to radiator (use special clamp removal tool if available) and remove lower radiator hose
6) spray simple green over all the surrounding area of radiator and also on front of engine and rinse with water to remove any coolant residue
7) undo transmission coolant lines to radiator and try to catch the fluid that comes out, you will need to replace that amount, discard o-rings
8) remove the 5 screws on the radiator top locator piece and remove locator piece
9) loosen bolt that holds ac receiver on far right fender panel and be sure receiver is loose enough to move vertically
10) there are two bolts that hold the ac condenser to the radiator. They are 2/3 the way up the front of the condenser on each side, remove them
11) there are two screws that hold a black wind blanking strip on right front side of radiator, remove them and maneuver strip out of position a little
12) lift up the ac condenser so it disengages from radiator slots at bottom and move condensor forward, this is why the receiver needs to be free to move as it is connected to the condenser
13) you should now be able to maneuver the radiator out of the car
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Steve, followed your instructions and got the radiator out without breaking down the A/C. The hardest part was at the end undoing those 2 x 30 torox screws holding the black wind blaning strip. I bought a 30 torox socket and small rachet to do the job, since those torox screws are hard to get at being at the front of the radiator. Also purchased the pliers you suggested for the hoses....so easy with the right tools.

Many thanks, David

 

Well done. It took me a little time to find out why the radiator just did not want to come out when I thought it should.

 

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