Hi my dear fellows. I have a nice Jaguar XK8 Conv 99, in Brazil.
Where everything imported costs a fortune, specially British car parts.
It is sitting for more than 9 months. With the tank disassembled, Because of a small FUEL ROSE that stays inside and at the bottle of the tank. Unbelievably Jaguar DOES NOT sell this rose, ONLY the WHOLE TANK!! Absurd.

I have contacted several Jaguar dealers, talked to many mechanics and rose manufactures. And nothing.

Do you know
- Who can sell this rose used ?
- Who can sell a fuel rose with the same diameters ?
- Who can refurbished it (with it is viable) ?
- Who can make an adaptation ?

Rose Dimensions: d1 = 8 mm d2 = 17 mm length = 11 cm

Thanks in advance

 

It's the only time I've seen anyone want one so maybe they don't sell them because the demand is one per 10 years?

 

That in inches is a 5/8 to 5/16 reduction. Hard to find reducers that size on Google but found 1/2 to 1/4 inch reducers. Something like these and some tube?

https://www.amazon.com/Plastic-Hose-.../dp/B0016ZBVG0
Restaurant Equipment Bar Supplies 1/2" TO 1/4" BARBED REDUCER NYLON PNEULINE SUP

 

Are your measurements the OD of the part on each end or the ID of the hole on each end? I agree woox4 is on the correct track just be sure the hose and plastic is fuel rated. You can also get the same barbed fitting in brass from any hardware store. Should be ables to make tight using a clamp instead of a tie wrap.

 

Also check the fourm Marketplace, several members parting out XK8's

 

Welcome to the forum Winix,

A very unusual failure. I can't recall reading another example of this on the forum. As JagV8 says, if there is no demand Jaguar will not supply it separately.

It's not worth taking risks with the fuel storage or supply line so I would go with the correct part. Jandreu has good advice pointing you to the forum CLASSIFIEDS:

PRIVATE For Sale / Trade or Buy Classifieds - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum

You should be able to find a complete tank at a fraction of the cost of a new one from Jaguar.

Please follow this link New Member Area - Intro a MUST - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum to the New Member Area - Intro a MUST forum and post some info about yourself and your vehicle for all members to see. In return you'll get a proper welcome and some useful advice about posting to the forum.

Graham