Hey guys,
I have learned a lot on this forum in the past several months but I am totally frustrated with the hose issue....its one thing to break from fatigue, and the prices are out of control, but when you cant even buy the correct part and pay the ridiculous prices,man that doesn't say much for the support from Jaguar so I need YOUR help because the dealer has no answers.
The 2 breather hoses from the crank case have cracks and the hose connecting the air filter is also cracked and here is my recap of the problems.
1.part #C2N2490 Bought the last onE in the U.S. a whopping $140...it fits and it works.
2.SUPERCEEDED part #AJ8-8622 is too short so you have to reroute the hose and instead of laying next to the supercharger it now runs
ON TOP of the superchager.It works but it isn't right!
3.part #AJ8-3924 Full load breather hose is NOT AVAILEABLE OR ORDERABLE in any Jag dealer!! I REALLY NEED HELP ON THIS ONE,PLEASE.THKS.

 

Tried SNG Barratt, a forum sponsor that will give you a member discount?

Ask for one of their catalogs that are great reference manuals.

 

It was a no go at SNG but thanks......need another option please!!!!!

 

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Here's two more to try.

 

Its a no go for Welch and British Aftermarket but thanks again......
Please dig deeper I don't want to junk the car......PLEASE HELP.
THANKS IN ADVANCE

 

What specifically are you looking for that SNG Barratt and Welch cannot supply?

Coventry West: Coventry West - Jaguar and Land Rover Parts

 

Your part number has been superseded.

Try here: SNG Barratt - The Ultimate Jaguar Parts Specialist

 

Maybe something here would fit your needs. Never used them, but never had to either.

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As stated in my 1st post,I still have not had any luck with part#AJ8-3924....
Barratt just cancelled my order saying that it was not available.....
Surely I am not the only person with this problem,can anyone else chime in to help me get this Jag back on the road?PLEASE.....THANK YOU AGAIN.

 

This **** pisses me off. A car just over 10 years old and simple **** can't be found. 70k plus car new, ya think Jag would stock ****.

 

try jagbits.com ??

 

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707autoparts.com or British Recyclers may be able to assist as well

 

Pull the ends off of the old broken breather tube and get some normal hose. You can make them any length you want for a couple of dollars.

 

Guys,
Here are my newest findings on your suggestions.Thanks again but I still don't have a solution.
1.I cant remove the ends and replace the tube....its cracked!
2.The part listed on EBAY is NOT compatable with a 2003 XKR
3.Part is not available a Barratt
4.Part is not listed for EMS or British Replacements but I will call them on Monday
Just a recap of the part #
original part #AJ8-3924
Superseded #AJ8-7233
My car will not run correctly without this part there has to be an answer,I appreciate everyones help but no go yet.I don't know what else to say but help.Thanks.

 

I believe ccfulton's suggestion was to remove the ends, install them onto a replacement piece of standard tube, then re-install the assembly. Unless the end pieces are cracked?

 

Interesting that the end itself is cracked, wouldn't expect that unless it's been whacked by something. I had to split the plastic tube length wise to get it off of the slip connection.

Between the old ones and the new but too short one, do you have enough pieces to make something?

It has been a while since I made up one of these but I thought that 3 of the 4 connections were the same size. The odd man out being the full load breather connection at the intake tube on the right side of the throttle body.

If you really need to get the car moving again, the basic shape of all the connections on the valve cover / check valve / manifold are similar to a hose barb. You could just find a correct sized hose and shove it on there with a clamp.

Ugly, but it should work.

 

Right.

If I weren't halfway around the world from the car, I'd take a picture. I had to do this when I put the twin screw on since all of the connections at the manifold were different.

 

Yes,there is leakage on the end piece and a crack in the hose......this is just CRAZY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What else can be done?

 

ccfulton suggested a fix for the crack in the hose. A better description of "leakage on the end piece" might lead to a suggestion for that repair.