Dave,
>As to your 14 lb radiator cap, I was told by a radiator
> shop that I should put a lower pressure cap on an older engine
(radiator) so
> that I wouldn't blow out the radiator.
I had the radiator recored and pressure tested, so hopefully this
won't be a problem. A new cap is cheap though so why not replace.
>He says "If the oil pressure union in
> the block has been disturbed, replace it with a fresh copper
washer." If it
> is leaking from the connection in the block, that may be your
problem.
I used new washers. One side note though: One time i was replacing
the fuel filter on my xj6 and i could not get the damn thing to
seal. The Jaguar list suggested "annealing" the washer. Basically,
heat it up with a torch and cool it quickly to make it soft again.
Worked like a charm.
He
> also mentions that a single spanner approach when connecting to the
cooler
> should be assisted with a second spanner on the hex nut that the
hose
> connects too. I quote "you have to tighten it up really hard".
What that
> means is best left to your interpretation. > Lots of luck,
Well then, I'll try a bit more force.
Thanks.
>
> Dave 72 B
>
-Dan
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