Blu2 Fixing the water leak on my Jaguar 2.7 XJL (X358 TDvI)

[@gerardbooth40]

Nice one John. That’s my favourite kind of video and beautiful, clear presentation in the best traditions of the channel. Glad to see that you’re taking care of your knees as well!

[@ToTheGarage]

Glad you enjoyed it.

[@peterrenn6341]

As a self-confessed toolaholic I thought I'd seen everything but those remote clamp squeezers are new to me. - and Blimey! much cheaper than I'de expected. Less than twenty quid to save skinned knuckles, time and swearing (I hate those spring hose clamps). Excellent.

[@ToTheGarage]

You can never have enough toys....I mean tools Peter😁

[@nrick6800]

Nice job John !

[@ToTheGarage]

Thanks Henrique👍

[@AndyK.1]

Fuel heater is to warm the engine to ensure it runs efficiently. Will start up below 5C when engine started. You can get add in modules to talk to it and start it up before the engine starts. For a warm start to the journey

[@ToTheGarage]

Thanks Andy. I used to own an X351 which was 3 years old when I got it. That had an aux heater. (potentially the exact same one) but not only did i never play with it. I never even looked at it😔

[@hewyn1]

Well done! Also, well done on how remarkably little offing and jeffing uttered, which is what would have happened if I had been doing it.

[@ToTheGarage]

I mostly enjoy jobs on my cars and treat problems as bonus puzzles. ( I am not normal🤪) Having said that there are a few of my videos that needed audio editing🙂. And if you want to hear me swear in fluent brummie and Lincoln drawl simultaneously, just wait for the video when I decide to take the catalytic converters off the xk8. That’s the worst job I can think of in my fleet.

[@Dave-in-France]

Hi John, I'm so pleased you've bought an X358 as I know you'll be a fantastic source of great videos I can apply to "The Sovereign Lady" - my X358 !!!! I can only hope you derive similar levels of ownership pleasure with "Blu" Can't remember if I said what fuel consumption mine uses, but it's available if you want/need it.

[@ToTheGarage]

Cool, thanks, I don't think ive seen your consumption figures David. I would bee interested. Im doing a few things to maximise potential Mpg on mine and will be reporting on it soon

[@Dave-in-France]

@@ToTheGarage Hi John, re fuel consumption, most of my ride-outs are on B and A roads, cruising at about 60mph (100 kph) and I average 40 mpg. On motorway runs at 75-80 mph I average 44 - 48 mpg. Well serviced but no mods vehicle.

[@UdoIBress]

Top Job, John ! I love this fiddly job also. Keep it up. Greets and "wooff" to MOLLY .

[@ToTheGarage]

She sends Wooff's back Udo😁👍

[@ishz3260]

Hi got x358 diesel. Got water leak from behind ac pump. Cant see where its coming from. Can only see water stain. Just want to know does anyone know if it has plastic housing that pipes are linked to.

[@ToTheGarage]

Does it appear to come from where the strut tower comes close to the Air con pump Ish z32? If so there is a coolant pipe out of sight that connects the EGR valves on both banks and when that lets go it sprays water in that direction. But there are no water pipes that form part of the power steering or its bracket.

[@jagvette1]

Hey John, glad no more 'Bongs' I so glad I live in AZ the underside of "Steed" sure has suffered, I have used one of those hose tools for years on many a car and they are invaluable there is also a "close proximity" one that is like a pair of pliers that is great if you have good access, the clamps they use great for assembly in the factory not so good for us mechanics :(, hey John when removing a stuck old rubber hose I use a Stanley knife (yes I'm old school that's what I call it) and slice down the length if the hose where it is stuck, obviously if it's plastic underneath go easy. ALSO another Top Tip, when putting hoses on spray liberally with WD40 inside and out, inside hose goes on easy outside clip slides up easy :) it's easier than just spraying the clip. always listen to your dog I listen to mine they usually are saying "Loook at me I am amazing". You used cable ties, aren't there special clips, don't get me wrong you did a neat job but I am sure Jaguar didn't use cable tie's even though Ford owned it.

[@ToTheGarage]

Hi mate Thanks for the tips. Certainly should have deployed more wd40 There is the remnants of a clip, that I will have to source. Essentially a fir tree base, pushed into a hole in the radiator fan cowling, with a snap together hoop mounted on it to hold the pipe. Only the snap together bit had been mauled by a previous butchers pliers. So cable tie until I get a stash of those 🤔 ‘hose stand offs’?

[@jagvette1]

@@ToTheGarage Not trying to teach my granny to suck eggs (look it up) just trying to help

[@garyvanremortel5218]

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[@jagvette1]

Nice answer lot of goggledook

[@garyvanremortel5218]

@@jagvette1 WTF?

[@Biggles]

A good repair there. Please take a wire brush and rust converter to that subframe, it seems to be rusting quite rapidly!

[@ToTheGarage]

Will do biggles. I’m quite looking forward to giving them a make over.

[@stewartshackleton7825]

I used an air powered needle descaler on the rear subframe on my S Type 2.7. With Hammerite and black rust proofing looks much better. Like your laidback approach John.

[@stun9771]

I use a little dab of swarfga jell hand cleaner on such pipes, to lubricate them, and they go in a lot easier...

[@ToTheGarage]

Hi Stu. Never even considered it as a lube🤔👍

[@ToTheGarage]

Hi Stu. Never even considered it as a lube🤔👍

[@stun9771]

@@ToTheGarage give it a try, you’ll be amazed how well it works on all sorts, and a lot cheaper than specific lubes you buy...

[@Jeff-xb5qg]

Hi John. I have an x100 xjr and an S Type with the 2.7 and they make excellent stable mates. The 2.7 is a great engine, but they do take ages to get up to temp. I do regular oil changes to counter any dilution from the dpf regenerating and would suggest you look at the Smith and Allen C1 spec oil - meets Jaguar recommendations and is very well priced.

[@Jeff-xb5qg]

Finger slip, I meant XKR not XJR (not that I would be happy to own an XJR!)

[@Jeff-xb5qg]

Wouldn't!

[@ToTheGarage]

Thanks for the info! I will check out that oil👍

[@bruceboucher2134]

well done you nice informative job well done

[@ToTheGarage]

Thank you!

[@gorsmy]

I own a x350 v8 4.2 se rear bottom wishbone bushing are the biggest problem I replaced mine with power flex and it the best car I ever owned light as a feather and great handling on b roads gives 34 mpg on long runs cheap car because no one what's them the x358 is a beautiful car

[@ToTheGarage]

And cheaper still if you get an XJL as even less demand👍

[@terryleaman3038]

That bloody dog next door must drive you mad mate!

[@ToTheGarage]

🤣 Luckily he is a 'Visiting dog' rather than belonging to the neighbours. But he says enough on the one day he is here to last the rest of the month👍

[@terryleaman3038]

To The Garage you must give me a ring for a catch up mate

[@alstonrob]

i dont think that pipe was expensive being a genuine part, and im not a millionaire