I just snapped my expansion tank hose which runs from the thermostat housing to the expansion tank. (? Also known as the bleed hose / pipe ?) Part number W0133-1629070-OES and shown on attached link:

http://www.jtote.com/product_info.php/oes-genuine-expansion-tank-hose-for-select-jaguar-vanden-plasxj8-models-p-118157?currency=GBP&osCsid=432okdu49nfgh7odm4v1o7g f12


I’m in Ireland but usually end up shipping form UK. The pipe is only $15 in USA but I am looking at £40 plus on UK web-sites. e.g. a hose set from Britishpart.co.uk
http://www.britishparts.co.uk/.sc/ms/bdd/ee/4881/EXPANSION%20TANK%20HOSE%20KIT


1. Does anyone know where I can buy this expansion tank pipe for less than £30 in UK or Ireland. ?
2. Would I be totally mad to patch over break with flexible fuel line and jubilee clips ? (The snap is at the elbow)



Thanks Graham

 

Which elbow? The one at the rubber hose end? If so, cutting it cleanly beyond the snap and using a longer hose would seem to be a reasonable solution because it is really just making that portion longer. If the bend needs to be sharp in that region, just use two pieces of hose and a right angle hose mender.

 

Thanks ! I thought so but always best to check !.

Does anyone have a reasoanable priced Uk or Ireland source as I'll still replace for cosmetics.

Graham

 

I would try a Jaguar dealer, you would be able to buy just the hose that you wanted instead of the "kit" and someytimes the dealer prices are less than you light have thought

 

We have a UK based vendor DUCKWORTH PARTS , you can see their link at the right side of the page . You can also try it

 

I have some parts but am unsure if that exact item is in my stores. However, I think if you replaced it with a rubber section it wouldn't be a problem as it was someone's poor decision to use plastic parts. It wouldn't affect the way any of the cooling system worked if you used a rubber section.
S.

 

Thanks everyone,

Main dealer purchase turned out to be the cheapest option at about £12. Main dealer the cheapest option .... stranger than fiction !