Anyone have to replace a water outlet pipe for a 2000 S type 4.0?

The part seems impossible to find new or used. I’m wondering if the XJ8/XKR 4.0 L version would fit. It looks the same in photos, but one nipple is larger. If it otherwise fits, I figure I could modify a hose to compensate this size difference.

Water Outlet Pipe AJ85884

Top photo is s-type

Botttom photo is XJ8 version

 

The coolant outlet (heater feed for the AJ26/AJ27) is the only thing different about the outlet pipe you need. (AJ28)

I did not realize they were unavailable recently.
Wish I had known so I could have stocked a few for customers.(I have a few with AJ28 engines)

 

I was also shocked to know the part can’t be found in stock. Really didn’t want to go used since I figure if mine busted, other original ones may be getting fragile too. Going to give the XJ8 version a try.

 

aj27 outlet and a hose barb reducer. that or you use an aj30 outlet xw4z8a520af and drill + jb weld your coolant temp sensor in there

 

I both my here https://www.jagpieces.com/
First i fix the old one with 2k epoxy. It held up 350 km till got home. Its very britle plastic after so many years.
Edit: Here you go!
https://www.jagpieces.com/tuyau-de-sortie-d-eau-s-type-v8-aj85884-c2x25179752