I seem to be leaking coolant from somewhere on or around the plastic tank. Kind of hard to tell from where, but I think it's coming from right here:



At least I think that's where it's coming from. That spot is always wet. Is that a common fault, and if so is there a known fix? Or do I need to replace the whole tank. If so, where is a good source for those?


Thanks!

 

Probably not from there unless the tank is cracked..Look over by the small pipe entering the tank on the left side, by the Brake Master Cylinder..that is where it usually starts to leak, then runs around to that point you have circled.

BTW..your coolant level is way too low...Raise to the bottom of the black top...Of course you'll need a new tank.

 

That hose connection that you mentioned, near the mc, makes a lot of gurgling and hissing noises after you shut the car off, but maybe that's normal?

So if I pull that hose off, exactly what am I looking for? Will the nipple likely be cracked?

What type of coolant should I be filling it with, and where can I get a replacement tank?

Thanks!

 

That nipple broke off easily when I tried to pull the hose off of it. I suspect it was cracked or at least extremely weak and was going to crack.
I bought a new tank off eBay and it was not too bad. I want to say about $80 or $90 and while I know that does not sound cheap, the price the dealer quoted me for one bordered on just plain stupid.

 

There is one on eBay for like $55. I can't copy and paste the link on my phone though.

 

You're welcome, No Problem..I've been through these exact same issues with my 03 X when I had it..

 

I had the same problem...its a crack on the bottom of the tank...some sealent fixes it

 

It may have in your case..But I find it hard to believe, because the system builds about 15 psi and will blow out any patch you can put on the tank..Just saying, it will not hold pressure for long..and you need the system to HOLD PRESSURE to maintain a higher than normal boiling point (Temp) for the coolant.

 

Here's the one I was looking at on ebay. Don't think I'll find any cheaper than that. Is this one just as good as one from the dealer?

Jaguar x Type Coolant Reservoir Expansion Tank Free Shipping | eBay

 

I provided that very same link in my reply to you two posts ago...

Yes..that will work..

 

Oh duh, sorry. Thanks, I'll buy that one.

 

No problem bud...I think that is a super price..and it should come with the Cap as well..But I would double check..

Good luck.

 

If my dealer had offered me a tank for $110 I'd have bought it. They wanted something like $325, and they didn't even have it in stock. Do double check and get one with a cap. I think I remember seeing some on eBay that were just the tank w/o a cap.

 

If the new tank does not come with a cap, can you use the one from the cracked tank? Thank you. (Since I have an X-Type and might have this situation in the future.)

 

The nearest dealer is like 30 miles away, and I seem to be losing more and more coolant every day. I don't think it can wait until the weekend which is pretty much the soonest I'd be able to make it up there. Can I just get the pink stuff from Autozone?

Here is the tank I bought - 02 08 Jaguar x Type Coolant Expansion Header Tank with Cap C2S 46861 B812 | eBay The other one didn't specify whether it came with a cap, and this one did. Still pretty damn cheap!

 

I might be wrong, But I think I remember it being said that Prestone Dex-Cool will work instead..It must meet Ford Specification WSS-M97B44-D, listed on the coolant label. Most "Dex-cool" coolants will meet this, and if it is orange or pink in color, it has OAT specs (Organic Acid Technology). You can get the 50/50 premixed or diluted and just top it off until you can get to the dealer and get the Jaguar Brand..

BUT!..Once you get the Jaguar Brand, you don't want to mix or run with the two mixtures too long..Do a complete drain and flush then replace with ONLY the Jaguar Brand, Or just the Prestone Dex-Cool brand..but don't run with a mixture of each type too long..It's a chemistry thing.

 

As long as you think the old cap is sound and not leaking or popping off at a lower pressure...They do get weak with age..just saying.

We'll see if Oldpunk gets a cap with his..then we'll know what to expect..I'm pretty sure he'll get a new cap though with his new Tank.

 

Yes the Dex-Cool will work. I have it in mine. It has spec WSS-M97B44-D listed on the label.

 

You guys were right again. The nipple off the side was broken. That's what was causing my leak everywhere. Replacing the tank was pretty simple, a bit messy though. The ebay replacement was absolute garbage. I needed to do so much trimming to all three hose outlets. The machining was just horrid on this. I'll be suprised if the hoses don't leak out of the outlets. The way they were shaped there's just no way the hose is going to seal well. Plus I had to trim out the holes themselves, there was so much plastic debris. Just a total peice of crap. Plus one of the tabs that holds the wires was broke off. I would have complained and asked for a refund or exchange, but I needed this thing like yesterday, so hopefully with all of the trimming I did, it will work out.

 

Glad you found the problem..Sorry you got an Aftermarket POS..I would call their toll free number (1-866-841-7776) and tell them the BS you had to do to get it to work..then mention that you will air your grievances on an INTERNATIONAL JAGUAR FORUM for the world to see...Perhaps they will make things right..who knows..

good luck