Why do you need a radiator on a Jaguar XJ8?
The radiator keeps your Jaguar XJ8’s motor running at a safe temperature. A radiator in good repair will prevent overheating, engine damage, and breakdowns on the road. The right radiator and related parts for your Jaguar XJ8 will help your vehicle function smoothly.
Why is the fan running in my Jaguar?
Lift off the engine cover & touch one of the charge coolers, it should be noticeably cooler than the alloy intake tube that runs between the charge coolers, if it’s the same temp or warmer then i’d be looking at the intercooler coolant circuit and the electric pump. But the thermostat should also be on the list.
How to diagnose a heater leak in a Jaguar?
1. Unbolt the Coolant/Water Expansion Tank, set it aside so it doesn’t block access to the Heater Valve. 2. Loosen the bolt that secures the Heater Valve to the car. 3. Rotate the Heater Valve to get access to its connector. Procedure A (This one is messy. We recommend that you do Procedure B instead.):
Why is the solenoid on my Jaguar heater not working?
It is an active low circuit, so when the DCCV sees Ground at either the LH and/or RH pin, the respective solenoid within the DCCV activates. Case 1: Temperature setting “Lo” = CCM output ON (grounded) = solenoid ENERGZIED = solenoid valve CLOSED = coolant flow to heater core impeded = heater core NOT HOT when A/C is ON.
Lift off the engine cover & touch one of the charge coolers, it should be noticeably cooler than the alloy intake tube that runs between the charge coolers, if it’s the same temp or warmer then i’d be looking at the intercooler coolant circuit and the electric pump. But the thermostat should also be on the list.
Why is my engine fan running all the time?
During 2 hours of driving my engine fan was running the entire time and that obviously isn’t right! It started off ok but once the engine temp increased the fan started. Coolant level is fine, temp guage read as normal throughout the journey and yet the fan wouldn’t stop.
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!!!!!