1998 JAGUAR X308 cooling system

• NOTE
: To ensure that
air is not drawn into the system during the following operations:
Do
not remove the cap from the header tank whilst the
charge air cooling system is open to atmosphere.
Do
not switch on the ignition when th
e charge air cooling system is open to atmosphere because the electrical
cooling pump may draw air into the system.
2. Fi
ll the cooling system at the header tank until the
level stabilises near the to p of the charge air cooler
fill point. This will take some time, as air is being
purged from the system.
Ensure that the head
er tank is full.
2. Fit the pressure cap to the header tank.

3. Pour coolant careful l
y into the charge air cooler fill point until
the system is full.
Fi t t
he plug and washer to the fill point.
4. Remove the pressure cap from the header tank.
5. Switch on the ignition and switch off the climate control
system.
Le ave
the ignition switched on (do not start the engine)
for at least 2 minutes to allow the air charge cooler
electric water pump to oper ate and to purge any air from
the air charge cooler radiator to the header tank. (This
operation will be repeated later)
6. Switch off the ignition for at least 1 minute.
7. Leave the ignition switched on (do not start the engine) for at
least 2 minutes to allow the air charge cooler electric water
pump to operate and to purg e any air from the air charge
cooler radiator to the header tank.
8. Top up the cooling system.
1. Top up the header tank and fit the pressure cap.
2. Remove the plug from the air charge cooler fill point. Pour coolant carefully into the air charge cooler fill
point until the system is full.
3. Fit the plug and washer to the fill point.

9.
R
un the engine at between 1500 and 2000 rpm until the
cooling fans operate.
10. Switch on the climate control system, set to maximum heat,
and check that heat is coming from the heater at the fascia
vents or the footwell outlets.
11. Switch off the engine and allow it to cool down.
12. When cool, remove the pressure cap and top up the system
as necessary at the header tank.

13
.
If necessary, fit new seals to the pressure cap.
1. Remove both O-rings from the pressure cap.
Fit and
fully seat new O-rings
to the pressure cap. Fit the
pressure cap.
14. Check that the pressure cap is fitted. Remove the plug from
the air charge cooler fill point. Pour coolant carefully into the air

charge cooler fill point until the system is full.
F
it the plug to the fill poin
t, using a new Dowty sealing
washer.
15. Remove the paintwork protection sheets and close the engine
cover.

Engine Cooling - Cooling System Draining and Vacuum Filling
Gene
ral Procedures
WARNING: To avoid having scalding ho t coolant or steam blowing out of the cooling system, use extreme care when
removing the coolant pressure cap from a hot cooling system. Wait until the engine has cooled, then wrap a thick cloth
around the coolant pressure cap and turn it slowly until the pressure begins to release. Step ba ck while the pressure is
released from the system. When certain al l the pressure has been released (still with a cloth) turn and remove the coolant
pressure cap from the coolant expansion tank. Failure to fo llow these instructions may result in personal injury.
• CAUTIONS:
The engine cooling syst em must be maintained with the correct concentration and type of anti-freeze solution to
prevent corrosion and frost damage. Failure to follow th is instruction may result in damage to the vehicle.
Engine coolant will damage the paint finished surfaces. If spilt, immediately remove the coolant and clean the area
with water.
• NOTE: Vehicles fitted with supercharged engines shown, V8 NA engines similar.
All vehicles
1. Set
the heater controls to maximum HOT.

2. WARN
ING: Relieve the cooling system pressure by
unscrewing the coolant pressure cap. Failure to follow this
instruction may result in personal injury.
Remove the coolant expans ion tank pressure cap.
3. Raise a
nd support the vehicle.

4. NOTE : Remov
e and discard the
radiator drain plug seal.
Drain the coolant into a suitable container.
Remove the radiato
r drain plug.
5. CAUTION: Do not over tighten the drain plug. Failure to
follow this instruction may result in damage to the vehicle.
• NOTE: Install a new radiator drain plug seal.
Install the coolant drain plug.

R
emove the drain tray.
6. Lower the vehicle.

7. Inst
all the cooling system va
cuum refill adaptor to the
expansion tank.

8. Inst
all the vacuum filler gauge to the cooling system
vacuum refill adaptor.

9. Inst
all the venturi tube assembly to the vacuum filler gauge.

10. Connect a regulated compressed air supply to the venturi
tube assembly.

11. P
osition the evacuated air hose into a container.

12 . N
OTE: Make sure the coolant su
pply valve is in the closed
position on the vacuum filler gauge assembly.
• NOTE: The coolant vacuum fill t ool needs an air pressure of 6
to 8 bar (87 to 116 psi) to operate correctly.
• NOTE: Small diameter or long airlines may restrict airflow to
the coolant vacuum fill tool. Open the air supply valve.

13 .
NOTE
: Make sure the coolant supply hose is positioned
into a container of fifty perc ent mixture of Jaguar Premium
Cooling System Fluid or eq uivalent, meeting Jaguar
specification WSS M97B44-D an d fifty percent water. Make
sure no air can enter the coolant supply hose.
Open the coolant supply valve for 2 seconds to prime the
coolant supply hose.

14 . Apply air
pressure
progressively until the arrow on the
vacuum filler gauge reac hes the green segment.
15. Close the air supply valve.

Vehic
les with supercharger


16
.
Allow one minute to check the vacuum is held.
Di
sconnect the air supply.

17
.
NOTE: Close the coolant supply valve when the coolant
expansion tank MAX mark is reached or coolant movement has
ceased.
Open the coolant supply valve and allow the coolant to be
drawn into the system.
18. Remove the vacuum filler gaug e and cooling system vacuum
refill adaptor assembly.
19. Install the coolant expansion tank pressure cap.
20. NOTE: To ensure that air is not drawn into the system during
the following operations, do not remove the coolant expansion
tank pressure cap whilst the supe rcharger filler plug is open.
• NOTE: Place a suitable cloth ar ound supercharger fill port.
Top up the superc harger coolant.
1. Remove the filler plug an d discard the sealing washer.
2. Top up the coolant through the supercharger fill port.

All vehicles


21.
N
OTE: Install a new sealing washer.
• NOTE: Clean off any spillages.
Install the supercharger coolant fill plug.
Tighte
n to 45 Nm.
22. Remove the coolant expans ion tank pressure cap.
23. Switch ignition on.
24. CAUTION: Do not allow the supercharger water pump to
run dry. Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to
the vehicle.
• NOTE: Leave the ignition switched on (do not start the engine)
for at least 2 minutes to allow the air charge cooler electric water
pump to operate and to purge an y air from the air charge cooler
radiator to the header tank.
Allow the supercharger pump to run and top up the system
through the coolant expansion tank.
25 . Swit
ch the ignition off.
26. Install the coolant expansion tank pressure cap.
27. START and RUN the engine.
28. CAUTION: Observe the engine temperature gauge. If
the engine starts to over-heat switch off immediately and allow to
cool. Failure to follow this inst ruction may cause damage to the
vehicle.
Run the engine at between 1500 and 2000 rpm until the cooling
fan operates.
29 .
Swi
tch off the engine.
30. Allow the engine to cool.
31. Check and top-up the coolant if required.

Engine Cooling - Coolant Expansi
on Tank
Re
moval and Installation
Remov

al
1.
O
pen the engine compartment and fit paintwork protection
sheets.

2. R
emove the centre trim panel
from the engine compartment.
1. Remove the left hand side enclosure panel.
2. Remove the centre trim panel.
3. Ensure that the cooling system is cool and very carefully,
remove the pressure cap.
4. Place a cloth under the expansion tank to absorb any spillage
caused by disconnecting the hoses.

5. R
elease the hoses (Quick Fit connections) from the expansion
tank.
1. Release the hose, expansion tank to thermostat housing (coolant outlet pipe on supercharged
engines).
2. Release the hose, expansion tank to recovery tank.
3. Release the hose, expansion tank to radiator..
6. Fit blanking plugs to the pipes and the tank.

7. Re
move the expansion tank from the mounting.
1. Disconnect the coolant level sensor connector.
2. Remove the nuts which secures the tank.
8. Remove the expansion tank from the vehicle.
1. Use a pipe clamp to clam p the bottom hose branch.
2. Release the pipe clip an d move it along the pipe.
3. Disconnect the tank from the bottom hose and