Nightmare Over? Jaguar XJS V12 Radiator Swap – Epic Job Recap + Pro Tips

Описание: Sorry for the thumbnail and title there - very dramatic huh? But really I'm wanting to convey being proud to have this job done and also finally have this video done (recorded on Jan 6, 2026 - and for that matter, this job started April of 2025!). Lots of things happened in life that blocked progress, and there were some mechanical setbacks and also some scope creep - as usual!

The point of this video though is to wrap up and share all that was done to refresh the cooling system, replace the oil cooler/hoses, install and fit the Wizard Cooling radiator, flush the system, and deal with a dreaded issue with an oil airlock in the oil pump. Oh and I tossed on some throttle linkage bushings too!

Check back here soon and in comments I will add chapters and relevant links as we go along.

Oil Prime Thread - Jag-Lovers.com Forums: https://forums.jag-lovers.com/t/lost-...

Rad Fitment Issues (Shroud) Thread: https://forums.jag-lovers.com/t/wizar...

Engel Imports: https://www.engelimports.com/en/

Stay tuned for more parts links and details.

00:00 Introduction
01:15 Clogged and Collapsed Overflow Tank Hose Fix
07:34 Taking the Next Steps - Planning and Timing Summary
10:43 Close Ups of the Completed Work
12:15 Every Clamp You'll Need
14:41 Old Radiator Condition / Choice on New vs Recore / The Wizard Cooling Unit
17:24 All Fan Shroud Mods Needed for Wizard Radiator
28:21 Throttle Bushings - Made our own with Bronze Bushings
32:16 V12 Oil Cooler - Hoses, and Cooler - Sourcing and Install Tips
37:43 Thermostat Notes
38:58 Water pump Replacement Notes / Belt Tensioning
40:43 Coolant Bleed Nipple Fix - Press in fails / NPT replacement
43:48 Coolant Choice / Flush Procedures and Tips
46:38 NO OIL PRESSURE! How to fix / prime / Tools and Tips!
56:18 Closeout - Start the XJS V12, and get it off the lift!