xkr 2000 anti freeze leak
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once the TB is off, you can see the octopus/spider buried underneath a set of connectors that sit on a plate on top of the transmission. I found it easier to unclip and lift these out of the way first. Watch out for the cable tie(s) holding the octopus.The main problem is that you're stretching to reach everything unless you're about 8'6".
It ain't cheap: IIRC I paid around £95 (~$150), but the hoses are more reasonable.
For the life of me I can't see why Jaguar chose to use complicated plastic connectors where straightforward hose and clips would have worked. Perhaps to ease some assembly process? They also managed to sit the Norma connector directly above one of the cats thus guaranteeing that it gets barbecued nicely.
I have read that some have effected a repair by cutting out the connector and using a short piece of metal tube.
Took me 8 to 10 hours in total as there's lots of other stuff in the way - YMMV - but nothing left to go wrong now
Hope this is of some help,
Mike
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