The dealer charged me $3k or so and he just spliced the hoses - so $400 is inexpensive and long lasting. After the splices leaked, I bought the hoses from cauliflower (see Gus's website) and installed brand new hoses with Gus's help and they are working well.

 

OK right now, it looks like I need to replace (4) of the (6) hoses. The ones that run to the front latch are OK, look like they have been replaced before. Gus' page is helpful in see what to do to take off the hoses. Im proceeding slowly, treading lightly because Im scared of breaking something (else) that I dont want to break. Next step for me... hmm how do I take the back seat out? And hey my drivers seat belt doenst retract properly, I bet I can get to that while I am in there.

 

By the way Gus is a Goldmine of informaion, thanks a ton for all the help!

 

Looked at getting to the hoses last night. I know I need to removed the back seat and side panels where the speaker covers are. But I am not sure how to remove the seat. I am leary of forcing something and causing damage. Any tips on the best way to get the seat removed?

 

https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...removal-77554/

Answering my own question, I found a post that details this!