*rnm4542
Radiator for X-Type
I thought for sure a $50+ radiator for a '02 Jaguar X-Type would be a cheap piece of junk, but I was wrong. The new radiator seemed to weigh a little less than the OEM, and maybe the quality grades of plastic and aluminum are a little lower than the OEM, but neither observation was significant enough to cause me any concern. The new radiator fit perfectly. Watch all the YouTube Videos before you start. I found that using flat tin plumbing pipe hanger strap ( 3/4 inch wide, that you can buy from Lowes or HD) is best for hanging the radiator from the cross brace as you re-mount the condenser and fan assembly. Simple finger crimping of the strap around the edges of the cross brace was just enough to hold all the weight. I removed the thermostat assembly and all lower hoses to provide needed clearances. Aligning all components is a pain, but is doable without damage if you always go slow, watch and think.
