Just like to know if you ever drained your radiator if so I wanted to know there is a plastic wing nut on the dirvers side facing the engine is that a drain plug if so is there a seal for it I have a leak and I would hate to fork out 800 to 1000 for a radiator with a minor problem like this thanks

 

Yes- that's the drain plug- it has an o-ring.

 

I just returned from the dealer there is no listing for that part he told me I have to replace the radiator ..do you know what size o ring it takes I have been searching this entire forum to see if anyone else ran into this problem no luck at all thanks

 

Where can I find some pictures of changing the hose?
Thanks.

 

Jagblack
What hose are you asking information on? Is the octopus - 5 way hose or the radiator hoses or the hoses that run under the intake manifold???

We can help if you can tell us what hose you want to change.

Jim Lombardi

 

Hello Jimlombardi,

everytime when I switch on the heater my Jaguar loses cooling water. I think the problem is the Octopus-hose but I'm not sure. What do you think about it?

 

JoyskiXJR
Part # is WJ106001J (Radiator Drain Plug seal) - Jaguar Classic Parts shows that 2 of them are required??

Here is the weblink to their parts listing showing the seals:

Radiator and Pump-Supercharger - Parts For XJ Series from (V)812317 to (V)F59525 (X308) | Jaguar Classic Parts UK

Jim Lombardi

 

You probably will be able to find the coolant leak by using a pressure tester. You might be able to get a pressure tester (loaner from your local auto parts store??) or buy one.

Once you locate the coolant leak, then you can replace the components causing the leak.

Jim Lombardi

 

In my case the leaks were from the Norma connectors on either side of the engine rather than the octopus hose.
An O-ring fixed the LH one and I was able to splice in a plastic connector for the RH one. The procedure is described somewhere on the Interweb.

 

I researched that part # it came back as a washer .thanks for your help

 

I've googled around but I'm missing the key wording apparently... Can you or someone out there point me in the right direction for curing a big time leak from the infamous Norma connector on my '00 XJR? I care more about a good working fix than keeping everything original (for what it's worth).

 

You *can* try to repair it with parts and hoses from the auto parts store, but I wouldn't want to go through the trouble and have an old section leak or burst after the repair, so I ALWAYS opt to spend the $$ to buy the octopus hose. An I am one cheap fellow.

Might I also recommend removing the supercharger at the same time and replacing the hoses underneath? They are very inexpensive, and it makes both fixes easier if you do it that way.

Might I suggest you open a new thread? That way we can work with you on your specific issue.