Hi there this is likely a silly question but I have searched high and low and cannot find out what this is. There is a small filter like a small engine fuel filter like this http://www.retrospecparts.com/citroen-parts/1-fuel-filter-in-line-small.html connected to a hose which goes along the left hand side engine cross brace but on the other side of the filter it is not connected to anything. It seems to furthermore be leaking fluid so I am very concerned. What could this be?

 

That's the air inlet filter for the distributor vent system.


Distributor-5.3 Litre - Parts For Series III Saloon | Jaguar Classic Parts UK


It shouldn't have any fluid. Maybe some rainwater was ingested?


Cheers
DD

 

Thanks! Had me a little worried I think it is fine. Also from your response on my weak start on the other thread I had posted, turning the key before the starter engages and just pumping the gas once, turning key off and then starting it starts on the very first turn every time, thanks for that tip too.