Hi all,
I am replacing all the hoses in my car while I have it apart for spark plug replacement. I can't find the hose that comes out the bottom of the thermostat and connects to a metal pipe. Any help?

 

PUll the hose off and go to your local auto parts store. You can then normally be taken to the back of the store to look at all their hoses. From there you can find one that is a little longer than what you need and you can cut the hose down to do what you need. I have done this numerous times and there is no problems with this as long as you don't cut it too short.

 

http://www.sngbarratt.com/DownloadArea.aspx?b=US

Select X-Type and it's on page 31, item 20 (it's an excellent PDF parts catalog with part numbers. SUPER helpful).

It's part C2S40953. Google that and you'll have purchase options.

I needed this very part myself recently, and the fine folks at this forum linked me to that same VERY helpful parts catalog.

Enjoy!

*Thermo, obviously your advice is sound, but I thought I'd also give back to the forum*

 

Lub, there are multiple ways to skin the cat in this case. I normally found that you can get what you need for a fairly low price if you are willing to make a small cut to the rubber here and there. Granted, there are some of the hoses that getting the Jaguar part is about the only way that you are going to get what you need.

 

Thanks guys!