How do you replace the breather hose on a Jaguar?
Removed the breather hose from the breather stub. Tied a string to one end so when I pull it out from under the manifold I could pull the new hose in. I could not get my hands on the connector so I used a screwdriver to unlatch the hose. If you do this be sure to not apply excessive force breaking the stay clip on the hose.
Where is the leak on my Jaguar XJ?
I am jumping ahead to show you the location of the leak we found using a smoke test. In the beginning I found area using throttle body cleaner but was unable to pinpoint the problem but felt it was the breather hose under the manifold so, I elected to replace the breather hose.
Where is the vacuum hose in a Jaguar?
This is the real pipe I found inside and good thing it was just shoved into place from the inside. This is where the hose enters under the TB but it was missing parts. This is the sequence of the parts that I removed. These are the correct parts to hold the vacuum hose.
What causes a vacuum leak in a Jaguar?
Took it back for another leak test (smoke) and found a slight leak under the TB where the throttle elbow hose connects. This was after the pressure was increased a little. I am getting an “O” ring that should take care of the leak. I fixed all the leaks and I can say at this point NO VACUUM LEAKS!
I am jumping ahead to show you the location of the leak we found using a smoke test. In the beginning I found area using throttle body cleaner but was unable to pinpoint the problem but felt it was the breather hose under the manifold so, I elected to replace the breather hose.
Removed the breather hose from the breather stub. Tied a string to one end so when I pull it out from under the manifold I could pull the new hose in. I could not get my hands on the connector so I used a screwdriver to unlatch the hose. If you do this be sure to not apply excessive force breaking the stay clip on the hose.
This is the real pipe I found inside and good thing it was just shoved into place from the inside. This is where the hose enters under the TB but it was missing parts. This is the sequence of the parts that I removed. These are the correct parts to hold the vacuum hose.
How do you remove a radiator hose from a car?
Open the power distribution box in your engine bay and remove the cap. Disconnect the oxygen sensor connector retainer… and harness from the radiator hose. Remove the radiator upper tube bolt… and disconnect the radiator vent tube. Now you should be able to remove the radiator hose assembly from the vehicle.
When did the Jaguar X100 XK8 come out?
In November 1998, Jaguar issued technical bulletin 204-10 for 1998 model year Jaguar X100 XK8 vehicles with VINs in the range 025588 to 026519.
What happens if upper chain tensioner on Jaguar XK8 fails?
If the upper chain tensioners fail, the pistons can contact the valves and cause serious engine damage. The lower tensioners can also break, though their breakage does not damage the engine.
Where are the fuel lines on a Jaguar?
Released both fuel lines to the injector rails. This is the second on the left side. Remove the vacuum line under the throttle body left side. This is the second vacuum line on the left side. Disconnect it. On the right side you have 2 lines to disconnect, one to the fuel rail and the other under the throttle body.
How does the windshield washer hose work on a car?
When autocomplete results are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. Touch device users, explore by touch or with swipe gestures. The windshield washer hose or tube carries washer fluid pumped from the washer reservoir to the windshield spray nozzles.