hi guys I changed my car secondary tensioner during the job I moved one of the expansion hoses that's connected to the radiator it did broke from the radiator side only if I put pressure on it the leak stop. now can I add silicon on the hose temporarily untill I get new one next week?

also is there kind of tool that can disconnect these hoses ?

thanks.

2002 xj8

 

NO ! It won't stop 15 LB. of pressure in the cooling system. Did the hose break or did the plastic break?

 

here's a picture

 

There is a special tool or you can use a small flat blade pocket screwdriver like all of us use. Remove that piece and plug it with a rubber cap over the fitting on the radiator and crimp or plug the reservoir side too. Leave the cap loose so it doesnt build pressure

 

Hi mobile1,

You can look up the part number of that hose here:

https://www.jaguarclassicparts.com/u...ecovery-bottle

It may be MNC4583AC

Check with our forum sponsors SNG Barratt, Coventry West, Welsh Enterprises and Jagbits. The last time I checked the hoses were still available from Jaguar and more affordable aftermarket versions were available.

Cheers,

Don

 

correct its MNC4583AC got it already. thanks