Ha! Too funny. Nearly everyone complains about the the "cheap" plastic coolant parts and someone makes their own which will be virtually indestructible. I think the job was well done. The Coolant tank nipples on the X350 are the weak point and are often replaced by brass fittings from the hardware store. Most look professional. Worry and stress is gone for that part.

Personally I would prolly just buy the replacement part if mine gave out as my car is now 13 years old and once replaced with OEM, should be good for another 13, but have no issue with this type of repair.

 

Wow, that was a stupid comment.

 

Just don't start complaining about Jaguars depreciation when it come time to sell it. No-one will buy something that has been hacked unless it is very cheap. I would imagine if the previous owner thought that hoses are to expensive to replace then I could pretty much guarantee that servicing has been skimped on or not done at all. Personally I would not take a hacked car as a gift let alone pay actual money for it. The hose is maybe $120 just replace it and be done with it.

 

So replacing cheap parts with longer lasting DIY parts would make the car depreciate more? When it's time to sell, all you have to do is explain it to the new owner and convince them they will be better off.

Besides, some OEM parts (example: full load breather pipe) are not even available anymore... anywhere! Its good to see innovative solutions like this, considering some of these cheap plastic parts also may not be available in the future.

But then again, I have zip ties holding all my injector connectors in place. Gives it that real 'jaguar' touch.