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where's the radiator cap?

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Old 04-04-2019, 08:57 AM
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hello guys. just a question I always fill the overflow tank but in my other car it has radiator cap so is my 2002 xj8 has radiator cap ? or it's just overflow tank to fill and that's all ?

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The cap on the tank next to the firewall is the fill point for the cooling system. The overflow tank is located inside the wheel well at the front of the vehicle.
Item 1 is the expansion tank. item 2 is the pressure cap and item 5 is the overflow tank.
 
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Originally Posted by avern1

The cap on the tank next to the firewall is the fill point for the cooling system. The overflow tank is located inside the wheel well at the front of the vehicle.
Item 1 is the expansion tank. item 2 is the pressure cap and item 5 is the overflow tank.
I didn't find it thank you for this picture but honestly I don't know how to find it . can you please show me real picture
thanks for the help
 
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Mobile,

There is no "radiator" cap per se.

Coolant is added to the system via the expansion tank (item #1 in avern's diagram) by unscrewing the expansion tank cap (item #2 in avern's diagram).

Hose #4 leads to the overflow tank (#5) which is located (hidden) under the front bumper and is not needed to be readily accessible.


 
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Originally Posted by Carnival Kid
Mobile,

There is no "radiator" cap per se.

Coolant is added to the system via the expansion tank (item #1 in avern's diagram) by unscrewing the expansion tank cap (item #2 in avern's diagram).

Hose #4 leads to the overflow tank (#5) which is located (hidden) under the front bumper and is not needed to be readily accessible.


oops I thought that's the recovery tank I always fill this and check it . thanks for help
 
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Old 04-07-2019, 12:01 AM
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Nice colour Carnival KId
one of the best I've seen
does it have a number or use just the name
as mine is burgundy and in need of a respray
when I get the engine running again
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Originally Posted by Dutchy
Nice colour Carnival KId one of the best I've seendoes it have a number
Dutchy, the color is Carnival Red, and Jaguar color code is CGG/1811. It is a metallic, but a very fine metallic.
 
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I have the same color. How do you care for it? Do you use touch-up for chips? If so, where do you buy it?

Thanks.
 
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Kc's car is beautiful
I will be happy if mine runs again
 
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Originally Posted by Len Apcar
I have the same color. How do you care for it? Do you use touch-up for chips? If so, where do you buy it?

Thanks.
The car is always garaged, I wash it regularly and always wax with McGuires Canauba. I also clay-bar the car on a regular basis..

I did get one paint chip on the front of the car, and I ordered touch up paint and clear coat from "Automotive Touchup". It is a perfect match.

2001 Jaguar All Models Colors of Touch Up Paint


tem No.: 2BTL-BC
Description: 2 oz Touchup Bottle, 2001 Jaguar All Models: Carnival Red Mica 1811
Quantity: 1
Item Price: $14.95
Item Total: $14.95

Item No.: 2BTL-CC
Description: 2 oz Touch Up Bottle High Gloss Clear Coat
Quantity: 1
Item Price: $7.48
Item Total: $7.48


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