I know I have the manual for this car (06MY X350 2.7TDVI), so could spend hours scrolling through it in the hope I see a diagram I recognise. Or, I could post a picture on here and ask

WHAT IS THIS PART CALLED?

Part of the air intake of 2006 XJ6 tdvi X350

The black plastic thingy in the photo normally sits on the top of the engine in the V above the thermostat hosing right behind the coolant expansion tank. The V at the top of the unit meet with the manifolds on the top of each V.

One of the rubber seals has snapped, and I think the other is damaged as there was a lot of black sooty oily spray in the area around it, so would like to change both.

I removed this to remove the EGR Valves as I've bought new and have been getting the restricted performance syndrome at 2400 revs, I know air leaks are often the cause of this, but from the looks of it, the previous owner had also gone through all the rudimentary methods of trying not to have to replace the EGRs from the outset. I am just going to bite the bullet and put new in. Upon initial inspection, I can see why his mechanic was reluctant to undertake the task. I am not sure there has been a tool designed to access the securing bolts on these. How the hell do you get these thing off without sawing the top off the suspension mounts??

 

Hi cornishcat,

Happy New Year from another Cornwall resident.

That is the throttle body for the diesel models by the looks of it. See here for the diagram and part numbers:
https://parts.jaguarlandroverclassic.../brand/jaguar/

I hope this helps.

Thanks,

Chris