So we picked up a 2004 Jaguar XType 3.0 Sport with only 43K on it and were hoping to put it all back together. So far we have gotten a new hood, headlight, radiator, fan shroud, and thermostat housing, but still missing a few parts. One thing that didnt come with the radiator was the rubber support grommets that fit into the the upper and lower support bars and I have no Idea where I could get those... Any ideas??? I am also looking for a leaper because the one that was on there got stolen while sitting in the salvage yard. Any advice on this rebuild would be much appreciated.Thanks!!!!

 

The radiator retainer grommets are dealer items and are usually less than $10 each (based on experience with other hi ends). You can ask the junk yard where you got the parts.

 

Part numbers TOP C2S2685, BOTTOM C2S4405

 

Thanks for the quick replies!! Just searched up the part number and found exactly what I was looking for. Next job, anyone had any experience changing headlight adjusters?? Thanks again!!

 

Ahh, the subject of headlight adjusters.

They deteriorated on my car, to the point where they were dust! I took my headlights apart, using a heat gun and prying carefully. I then fabricated a "cheezy" adjuster from threaded rod, a bit of braze on the end, some epoxy and a spring. I installed a nut on the outside and it works, kind of.

I re-assembled my headlights with a hot glue gun. It's held up for 4 years now. I polished the lens with a small "snap on" brand 3 inch buffer and rubbing compound. They look good.