The car 2003 X-type was up on the rack and the mechanic showed me what appeared to be a leak from a power steering hose. It is a hose that runs along the engine block left side to right above the exhaust near the firewall. It is dripping on the exhaust pipe. Not much, just enough that the hose was wet and a residue on the exhaust from the dripping. This doesn't seem to e a common issue.

 

Does anyone know if this is a power steering hose? LOL
I also had a rock hit my windshield and I was informed there were no aftermarket ones available so I went to the dealer only a couple in the country. This is nuts!

 

Try this for Nationwide replacement glass providers =

https://www.autoglassguru.com/car/jaguar/x%20type

Just for giggles I called 3 glass replacement companies here in Utah. They all asked me the same question = does it have/not have front defrost veins (which can be added by searching this forum to any X). They all had windshields available.

As for the hose a picture (close up and distance) would be more helpful than a description.

 

I called two places, they said no problem. A couple hours later they called back and said they couldn't find any. That's when I went to the dealer.
Maybe they just didn't want the business? I'll climb under the car and look at the leaking hose and take a pic.
Thanks Dell.

 

Here is the leaking hose.It's the hose on the top. The pictures make it look worse than it is. The bottom of the car is clean other than this area.