I started researching this about a year ago. Had the typical slow coolant leak that masquerades as the AC condenser. Looked for the Octopus hose then and everybody that had them were out of stock. I never did get around to getting one and now that I'm looking for it again I keep coming across a part that says it's for a supercharged engine. I've got a stock 2001 XJ8, 4L without the supercharger. Can someone help me verify the part number I need, I've been searching for MNC6733AE which various posts searching the forum keep pointing to.

 

i did a DIY on this hose, take a look at my thread, i also have a different part number that you can try looking for.

https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...-repair-93451/

 

Thanks for the response, DIY and Photos. Confirmed what I needed. Now I just need to order the hose and set aside a day to get it swapped out.

 

a little warning this hose is in very tight quarters.

Be Patient