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hey guys
as many of you know im fixing my 88' xjs colling system
when i replace the upper thermostat hose i sew that there is a standing water there so i try to blow air in to this pipe but its stuck
those anyone know if it should be like this or i need to open this blockege ?
as many of you know im fixing my 88' xjs colling system
when i replace the upper thermostat hose i sew that there is a standing water there so i try to blow air in to this pipe but its stuck
those anyone know if it should be like this or i need to open this blockege ?
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There are 2 thermostats and they often fail. First thing... replace them both. When it comes to cooling the XJS most other things are typical, clean radiator, working fan clutch, coolant topped up. Standing water in the upper hose doesn't seem unusual.
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We're talking about the small nipple, seen in this illustration, below item #9 and #10?
https://www.jaguarclassicparts.com/u...e-lh-5-3-litre
As mentioned, it can be removed. It's simply pressed into place and can be wriggled out....usually. (More commonly these nipples pop out on their own...spraying the engine bay with coolant!). After cleaning they can be tapped back into place with a smear of JB Weld or similar to help secure them.
On or off the car you can use a small drill to clear the clog....but remove the thermostat so you can collect any debris that falls into the thermostat housing. You don;t want any small chucks of rust floating around in your cooling system.
As you probably realize that nipple should have a hose attached. It's part of the vapor-relief plumbing.
Cheers
DD
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hey guys
as many of you know im fixing my 88' xjs colling system
when i replace the upper thermostat hose i sew that there is a standing water there so i try to blow air in to this pipe but its stuck
those anyone know if it should be like this or i need to open this blockege ?
as many of you know im fixing my 88' xjs colling system
when i replace the upper thermostat hose i sew that there is a standing water there so i try to blow air in to this pipe but its stuck
those anyone know if it should be like this or i need to open this blockege ?
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We're talking about the small nipple, seen in this illustration, below item #9 and #10?
https://www.jaguarclassicparts.com/u...e-lh-5-3-litre
As mentioned, it can be removed. It's simply pressed into place and can be wriggled out....usually. (More commonly these nipples pop out on their own...spraying the engine bay with coolant!). After cleaning they can be tapped back into place with a smear of JB Weld or similar to help secure them.
On or off the car you can use a small drill to clear the clog....but remove the thermostat so you can collect any debris that falls into the thermostat housing. You don;t want any small chucks of rust floating around in your cooling system.
As you probably realize that nipple should have a hose attached. It's part of the vapor-relief plumbing.
Cheers
DD
https://www.jaguarclassicparts.com/u...e-lh-5-3-litre
As mentioned, it can be removed. It's simply pressed into place and can be wriggled out....usually. (More commonly these nipples pop out on their own...spraying the engine bay with coolant!). After cleaning they can be tapped back into place with a smear of JB Weld or similar to help secure them.
On or off the car you can use a small drill to clear the clog....but remove the thermostat so you can collect any debris that falls into the thermostat housing. You don;t want any small chucks of rust floating around in your cooling system.
As you probably realize that nipple should have a hose attached. It's part of the vapor-relief plumbing.
Cheers
DD
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