I got in a small crash, to where literally nothing much happened but scratches n well I left n my engine is over heating. I think its the antifreeze n coolant but where is that located so I can throw in some water real quick. Oplease help!

 

Its a 2002 jaguar xtype 3.0

 

Coolant reservoir is mounted up by the left side strut area (to the right as you stand in front of the open hood looking at the engine compartment).

 

Ugh sad story guys I went to autozone to buy antifreeze n when I bought it n put it in the tank. It all came out through the bottom so I left it with the mechanic ugh bad day

 

Sorry to hear about your misfortune. Might just be a crack in the coolant reservoir. Pretty common problem with our cars, but easy enough to fix. Do a search on here as there are plenty of posts about it and you'll understand. Hope that it all it is and nothing more serious and that it did not overheat badly. Let us know how it turns out.

 

Yea I hope so too! N will keep u all updated

 

Best of luck John.

Hopefully you caught it quickly enough.

 

just got off the phone with my mechanic n well i busted the radiator n it needs a new one does anyone know how much a new radiator would be for a 2002 Jaguar x type 3.0 ???

 

Rockauto.com or ebay and get a cheap one!!! Check car-part.com for a used one in your area. Sorry to hear about that

 

Found a radiator at radiatorexpress.com for 170 but came out in total for 185 with shipping and its a one day shipping its all good now

 

Good to hear it's fixed and you didn't get a second hit with the replacement radiator cost.

Graham

 

Thanx

 

mechanic just notified me that he cant even take out the original (broken) radiator so he is gonna call an auto body mechanic to remove something then he can replace the radiator more money:9

 

I would ask him what has to be removed. I would expect for the front clip to be removed, possibly the crossmember between the two front fenders and then the fan module. He may be trying to gouge you here.

 

He found a guy that can do it, but he told me that my front bumper dented inwards so he is gonna fix that plus replace the radiator n he said that it was gonna cost like 300-400, he doesn't know yet. But damm its a lot haven't had my cat in weeks:'(

 

The $$ are starting to rack up on this.

Thought this was just scratches. Did you get some pics of the damage?

Graham

 

Nahh no pics but total for labor came out to $375 i pick her up tomorrow im excited! Its been weeks since ihave driven my cat!:')

 

I was expecting the total to be a lot higher after the problems with the radiator and removing the front end mounted up.

Enjoy the drive - and don't scratch it!

Graham

 

Haha I will be more careful