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Old Mar 20, 2018 | 11:50 AM
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'99 XK8 4.0
Would anyone know if this part is made in metal and where I could buy it.
I have looked at many sites but can only find the plastic part
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Old Mar 20, 2018 | 12:53 PM
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Not quite sure sure what part you mean, but the only metal replacement is the thermostat tower. Maybe the crossover pipe, or the reservoir? They last many years, but you're past the limit now.
 
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Old Mar 20, 2018 | 02:41 PM
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Originally Posted by rsdmitch7
Would anyone know if this part is made in metal .....
Mitch,

Give us a clue. Pick a number ......

coolant outlet duct (housing)-cooling.jpg

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Old Mar 21, 2018 | 09:28 AM
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I think he is looking for a vendor for the aluminum upgraded setup. Is it Welsh?
 
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Old Mar 21, 2018 | 09:34 AM
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I believe this is what is needed:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Jaguar-...0AAOSwhQhY7Jak
 
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Old Mar 21, 2018 | 10:40 AM
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Mitch,

Give us a clue. Pick a number ......

Attachment 211824

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It is part # 9
 
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Old Mar 21, 2018 | 10:42 AM
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It's part # 9 in Graham's diagram
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Old Mar 21, 2018 | 10:55 AM
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Originally Posted by rsdmitch7
It's part # 9 in Graham's diagram
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That is the water outlet pipe and is not available in aluminium.
 
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Old Mar 21, 2018 | 10:58 AM
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NBCat; Thank you for the info. I will replace it when I tare the engine down to do the tensioners and chains.
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Old Mar 21, 2018 | 10:58 AM
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Originally Posted by NBCat
That is the water outlet pipe and is not available in aluminium.
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I haven't found an aftermarket aluminium one on this side of the Atlantic either.

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Old Mar 21, 2018 | 11:01 AM
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The part is available from various vendors:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Engine-Cool...MAAOSwP4FZ~FgV
 
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