1998 JAGUAR X308 coolant

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.

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

In
stallation



re
move it from the vehicle.
9. Empty any surplus coolant from the expansion tank into a
drain tray.
10. Remove the cloth from the engine and clean any spillage from
the engine bay.

11 . R
emove the coolant level sensor
by carefully levering it
downwards at one side.
1. Installation is th e reverse of the re moval procedure.

Engine Cooling - Coolant Outlet Pipe

Re
moval and Installation
Remov

al
Installation

1.
O
pen the engine compartment and fit paintwork protection
sheets.
2. Drain the radiator. Refer to Ge neral Procedures. Retain the
coolant drain tray in position to catch any spillage when
removing the outlet pipe.

3. Di
sconnect the hoses and multi-plug from the coolant outlet
pipe.
1. Release and reposition th e hose clip, and disconnect
the top hose.
2. Release and reposition th e hose clip, and disconnect
the heater hose.
3. Disconnect the multi-plug from the temperature sensor and unscrew the sens or from the outlet pipe.
4. Release and reposition the hose clip along the bypass
hose.

4. R
emove the coolant outlet pipe.
1. Remove the four bolts which secure the outlet pipe.
2. Remove the outlet pipe from the bypass hose and
from the cylinder heads.
5. Remove and discard the sealing rings from the outlet pipe
grooves.
1. Installation is the reverse of the remova l procedure. Use new
sealing rings on the coolant outlet pipe.
2. Tighten the coolant outlet pipe bolts to 10-14 Nm If replacing
the coolant temperature sensor, tighten to 15-19 Nm.
3. Refill the cooling system as de scribed in General Procedures.

Engine Cooling - Coolant Outlet Pipe
Remo
val and Installation
Remov
a
l
1.
Op
en the engine compartment and fit paintwork protection
sheets.
2. Drain the radiator. Refer to Ge neral Procedures. Retain the
coolant drain tray in position to catch any spillage when
removing the outlet pipe.

3. Disc onne
ct the top hose and br
eather pipe from the coolant
outlet pipe.
1. Release and reposition th e hose clip, and disconnect
the top hose.
2. Release and disconnect the breather pipe quick fit connector.
3. Disconnect the multi-plug from the temperature sensor and unscrew the sens or from the outlet pipe.
4. Release and reposition the hose clip along the bypass
hose.

4. Disc
onnect the bottom hose
from the thermostat housing.
1. Release and reposition th e hose clip along the hose.
2. Disconnect the bottom hose.

5. Disc
onnect the coolant outlet pipe from the cylinder heads.
1. Remove the four bolts which secure the outlet pipe.
2. Remove the outlet pipe from the bypass hose and
from the cylinder heads (still connected to the
heater hose).
6. Release and reposition the clip which secures the heater hose
to the outlet pipe and disconnect the hose. Remove the outlet
pipe.
7. Remove the thermostat from the outlet pipe.
1. Remove the three bolts which secure the thermostat cover to the outlet pipe.
2. Remove the thermostat cover, the thermostat and
the seal from the outlet pipe. Discard the seal.