Coolant leak need help!
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1) Do not drive the car until repaired. These engines are prone to catastrophically overheat.
2) Are you a VERY good mechanic? If not, I recommend finding a good JLR independent. They'll have done this every other week.
3) Can't tell by the picture but the usual suspects are the overflow tube, the thermostat/pipe and the water pump which can be done without removing the super charger. The oil cooler pipe, oil cooler gasket and the Y pipe behind the water pump require removing the super charger.
4) The heater manifold pipe at the back of the motor is also a failure point.
5) There are aftermarket upgrade parts available from URO but they don't give you all the gaskets you need. Ask me how I know.
6) It is very important to properly bleed air from the system after the work is done.
2) Are you a VERY good mechanic? If not, I recommend finding a good JLR independent. They'll have done this every other week.
3) Can't tell by the picture but the usual suspects are the overflow tube, the thermostat/pipe and the water pump which can be done without removing the super charger. The oil cooler pipe, oil cooler gasket and the Y pipe behind the water pump require removing the super charger.
4) The heater manifold pipe at the back of the motor is also a failure point.
5) There are aftermarket upgrade parts available from URO but they don't give you all the gaskets you need. Ask me how I know.
6) It is very important to properly bleed air from the system after the work is done.
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Thank you for the reply, I have a scheduled appointment at my JLR dealer later this week, I’ll for sure update on the problem/fixes needed.
I do know from the vehicle mechanical assessment prior to purchase the water pump was recently replaced, as long as there’s coolant engine also doesn’t overheat & thermostat works properly, so I’m thinking it’s some of the hoses but will update on that!
Thank you for the responses
I do know from the vehicle mechanical assessment prior to purchase the water pump was recently replaced, as long as there’s coolant engine also doesn’t overheat & thermostat works properly, so I’m thinking it’s some of the hoses but will update on that!
Thank you for the responses
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I would recommend hose clamp pliers, they will come in very handy with the factory spring type clamps. Just did this job myself.
You have a X260 but on the X250 you remove the driver side airbox, snorkel and intake tube. I see a lot of people remove the snorkel incorrectly, don't touch the zip ties, pull the upper airbox and filter off and it unclips on the airbox side.
From there you can remove and replace.
You have a X260 but on the X250 you remove the driver side airbox, snorkel and intake tube. I see a lot of people remove the snorkel incorrectly, don't touch the zip ties, pull the upper airbox and filter off and it unclips on the airbox side.
From there you can remove and replace.
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