Coolant Leak
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Coolant Leak
I have a 2002 X-Type with a peculiar coolant leak. It doesn't happen all the time, but when it does the following things have occurred:
1. Car has reached running temp.
2. Car has been turned off for a few minutes.
3. About a quart to half gallon of coolant is blown through the overflow in the coolant tank.
I have replaced the coolant tank cap with a new 15 psi cap, so I don't think that's the problem. Also, the temperature gauge never shows any overheating.
Any help would be appreciated.
1. Car has reached running temp.
2. Car has been turned off for a few minutes.
3. About a quart to half gallon of coolant is blown through the overflow in the coolant tank.
I have replaced the coolant tank cap with a new 15 psi cap, so I don't think that's the problem. Also, the temperature gauge never shows any overheating.
Any help would be appreciated.
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The funny thing is that it never leaks when it's hot. I took it on a trip the other day 500 miles each way and no leaks. A week later, though it blew out almost a gallon of antifreeze through the overflow in the expansion tank while I was in Wal Mart. I refilled it, and no more leaks for a month. It did it again two days ago, and that's when I began to wonder what was really causing the problem.
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God i Hate when people refer to us and the dealerships some of us work at as "***********s" lol
Quite a bit of known good technical help on this forum come from Jaguar Technicians Working at Jaguar Dealerships
And the last person i want to help personallyis someone refering to us as Dishonest/*******s etc
So please refrain from such banter
We are here to help on our own time
That should speak volumes to you as the kind of people we are
Dont mean to put it so blatant but sometimes its a good idea to think before you speak
Quite a bit of known good technical help on this forum come from Jaguar Technicians Working at Jaguar Dealerships
And the last person i want to help personallyis someone refering to us as Dishonest/*******s etc
So please refrain from such banter
We are here to help on our own time
That should speak volumes to you as the kind of people we are
Dont mean to put it so blatant but sometimes its a good idea to think before you speak
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I am very glad people here have a sense of humorother than that ofyours. Strealerships is often refered to as the price of the oem parts through them, especially in such a situation that calls for a part that is dealer exclusive and comes with a heavy pricetag (i.e. The plastic TC "scoop"). And touchette to your "blatant" comment, for you are speaking out of context. Please do not put words in my mouth. If you have something to say thats any other than the context of discussion, feel free to PM me as everyone will appreciate it and save the space wasted in my response to your personal callout.
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Umm he wasnt speakingout of context and I have also asked many times for people to refrain from the word *******.
He didnt put words in your mouth, you said it. Good way to drive away all the help you guys get here by saying that. Simple enough to just not type it bro.
He didnt put words in your mouth, you said it. Good way to drive away all the help you guys get here by saying that. Simple enough to just not type it bro.
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"We are here to help on our own time
That should speak volumes to you as the kind of people we are "
"He didnt put words in your mouth, you said it. Good way to drive away all the help you guys get here by saying that. Simple enough to just not type it bro."
Amen, FJT and LB - PLEASE don't let one dork queer it for the rest of us, who appreciate you guys enormously!
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That should speak volumes to you as the kind of people we are "
"He didnt put words in your mouth, you said it. Good way to drive away all the help you guys get here by saying that. Simple enough to just not type it bro."
Amen, FJT and LB - PLEASE don't let one dork queer it for the rest of us, who appreciate you guys enormously!
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1999 XJR
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Edit: I am not e-arguing with people. If everyone wants to get all hurt over words, then so be it. I am more mature than this and i hope the opposing party can atleast try to do the same.
Just a joke but this is what i tell people...haha
"It's common knowledge not to argue with stupid people. You start arguing and soon they drag you down to their level, and then you get beat by their experience. This is why i am trying to ignore you."
Just a joke but this is what i tell people...haha
"It's common knowledge not to argue with stupid people. You start arguing and soon they drag you down to their level, and then you get beat by their experience. This is why i am trying to ignore you."
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Hello, how do you pressure test coolant system? I have S-Type 2003 V-6 and i have to put coolant in weekly, notice large amounts after driving for a while. When I check under the hood I notice some brown stains on some of the belts. I also can smell the burning of the coolant when I drive.
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I for one am extremely appreciative of the technicians that provide their expertize and ideas that we would otherwise have to pay a repair shop or dealership by the hour while they try to figure out what the problem is. I am lucky in that I have the ability to fix just about anything, if I know the correct proceedure, but finding the fault is the most difficult part alot of times. This is where the advice we get for free is worth a great deal and we are fortunate to get it. Thankyou to those who post and answer our questions. 
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The plastic reservoir tank is not leaking. It appears one of the hoses is leaking. I seen a bubble like mass coming off the hose coming off the tank. This car has 132,000 miles on it and I think it is time to sell it. I love my car but all the problems are starting to get a little costly, the wife is starting to get a little upset.
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A hose can be purchased for under $20, usually. An easy fix.
For the amount of miles you have on the car, that's about normal for it to happen on any car that used.
The coolant tank is a common leak...mine had a leak from a bad original design on the bottom, and I replaced it with a new one (Jag OEM) that they had redesigned since then.
Took me about 15 minutes...it's very simple.
Remember: even though you want to ditch the car, fixing a few small things is usually cheaper than a new car payment!
For the amount of miles you have on the car, that's about normal for it to happen on any car that used.
The coolant tank is a common leak...mine had a leak from a bad original design on the bottom, and I replaced it with a new one (Jag OEM) that they had redesigned since then.
Took me about 15 minutes...it's very simple.
Remember: even though you want to ditch the car, fixing a few small things is usually cheaper than a new car payment!
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Had pressure test done and they are saying I need a new water pump. They quoted about $500 and 5 hours to do the work. Does that sound about right?
