I haven't driven the car since I filled the tank. This morning I get in her and start her up and the low coolant light is on. I run my errand come back and low and behold over night she dropped to the mark!! I think I found the problem. I never checked for a leak while the engine was running. I filled her back up and turned her on and I HOPE this is it. There is a leak at the bracket. You might be able to make out the bubble on the pic. Heading back to the dealer and hoping this will solve the problem!!

 

Good find! Looks like your radiator O-ring sealed end tank is leaking. I have always replaced the radiator when this happens but several people on the list have had luck with re-crimping the end tank.

I don't know if I would trust that but it seems more common than I thought??
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When I drove up to the dealer one of the owners was there. I showed him the spot and he said the radiator is cracked. They will have the car all day today to replace it on their dime. I can't say enough how nice it is to find a business that does the right thing. Mirage auto is great!!

 

How much is the radiator, i checked my coolant this morning it was low to the mark you put. Somehow it only goes down that far only would say 2litres worth, will have a look at mine tomorrow while its running. Thanx for updates

 

I have no idea of the cost because the dealer is paying for it. Its pretty cool that a car that was sold "AS-IS" by the dealer is stepping up to the plate to make it right. He is in no way obligated to fix this. Even though I could argue the point is was pre-existng and we agreed he would fix it, normally it would be a small claims court case.

The owner and salesman were joking and said "At least you got a new water pump out of it".

The salesman had my back he told the owner that I told them that it was not the water pump. The owner didn't even bat an eye and said it doesn't matter we are going to make it right.

The dealer called a few minutes ago and said they ordered the radiator from Jaguar and will have the car ready tomorrow afternoon.

 

Did you tell us who this dealer is?
It sounds like he deserves a mention.

 

Its Mirage Auto Sales. A honorable dealer with integrity!!

Mirage Auto Sales, Inc.

 

LOL...the dealer called me to apologize saying that the radiator that came in is the wrong one. They said they ordered another one and the car will be ready tomorrow.

 

Good LAWD!!! 3 radiators and none of them are the correct one. Does my year and model have a specific radiator that doesn't fit any other S-Types?

 

Aftermarket radiators and condensors are made by a number of different outfits. Most of them are not specifically made to fit just one car model, so the hose connections and bolt patterns often wind up in places that don't quite match up with the application even though the catalogue says that it will fit. You just have to keep trying different suppliers until you get one that matches up. I've heard stories where four or five different orders had to be placed until a radiator or condensor finally showed up that would fit....

Hang in there....

 

You could grab JEPC and put in your VIN to check.

 

UPDATE

Looks like I am in the clear now. The Jag now has a new water-pump and radiator and no coolant leaks!!! All it cost me was a little time and gas. Big props to Mirage Auto for stepping up to the plate and doing the right thing!

 

Good news! Well done to your dealer also.