What kind of radiator does a XJ-S have?
Although it is probable two thermostats were used to reduce piping, they do provide some redundancy. John’s Cars offers “super-duty” radiators to fit the XJ-S, including a 5-row unit for the pre-H.E. car.
Where is the radiator located on a JAG?
Disconnect the hoses from the transmission cooler and the wire from the coolant level sensor (early models only) and whatever other little things are hanging on, and pull the radiator out straight up. The radiator is mounted on four rubber bushings, two at the bottom (C43577) and two at the top (C38333).
How do you remove the radiator on a Jaguar XJ?
Use the drain cock to neatly drain the coolant into a container, and then remove the radiator hose to flush water through. Both the official Jaguar manual and the Haynes manual state that removing the radiator requires discharging the air conditioner freon circuit. They lie. In fact, as Jim Isbell reports,
What causes the XJ-S cooling system to overheat?
Check the radiator for blockage or sludge. Crud in the system will cause overheating under all conditions, but usually more at speed than at idle. Suspend the thermostats in a pan of water on the stove and bring them to a boil. Do not let them contact the bottom of the pan.
How to check engine temp on Jaguar X350?
TonyXJR bought a thermostat kit and changed it quite successfully. Also 57jam89 in the S Type forum describes a process for checking engine temp using the button on the indicator stalk, i’m going to see if that works on the X350. After i’ve checked I have a button on my indicator stalk!!!!!
Disconnect the hoses from the transmission cooler and the wire from the coolant level sensor (early models only) and whatever other little things are hanging on, and pull the radiator out straight up. The radiator is mounted on four rubber bushings, two at the bottom (C43577) and two at the top (C38333).
Use the drain cock to neatly drain the coolant into a container, and then remove the radiator hose to flush water through. Both the official Jaguar manual and the Haynes manual state that removing the radiator requires discharging the air conditioner freon circuit. They lie. In fact, as Jim Isbell reports,
Although it is probable two thermostats were used to reduce piping, they do provide some redundancy. John’s Cars offers “super-duty” radiators to fit the XJ-S, including a 5-row unit for the pre-H.E. car.