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Old Dec 16, 2015 | 01:43 PM
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Anybody installed the new style high pressure hose from pump to rack? It does not have the same tubing fitting going into the pump.
 
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Old Dec 16, 2015 | 02:13 PM
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I just noticed this post that might be worth taking a look at.


Cheers,

Stu

https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...cement-120024/
 
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Old Dec 16, 2015 | 02:30 PM
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I posted in that thread
 
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Old Dec 16, 2015 | 03:28 PM
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Originally Posted by stevepaa
I posted in that thread

Goodonya, mate!
 
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Old Dec 16, 2015 | 04:52 PM
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I did several months back - no issues - fitting worked ok.


Not sure if there is a difference between 2000 and 2001 MYs
 
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Old Dec 17, 2015 | 09:38 AM
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it looks like it goes in on the other side of the steering turnbuckle. does it?
 
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Old Dec 17, 2015 | 09:55 AM
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Replaced mine on a '97 about 1 1/2 yrs ago. I remember it was a pita. A lot of wiggling around to get it to fit. I used this part # MJB3985AB.
 
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yep, that is it
 
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Old Dec 19, 2015 | 06:23 PM
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so I replaced it today. You need a 5/8 or 16mm flare nut crows foot to get to the pump connection.
The real PITA is getting the old one off. The new one routes on the other side of the steering turnbuckle and stays low. Just keep wiggling and it slides though.
 
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