Gen 1 3.0L Upper Radiator Hose Alternative

[Big_Red]

I'm looking into replacing the upper radiator hose assembly and because Ford/Lincoln decided to sell it as a monstrosity of an assembly, it costs a little over $200 and that's the best price I've found. The local dealer wants $300 for it. Here's what the part looks like:

http://i.ebayimg.com/t/MOTORCRAFT-YW4Z8B502AA-00-02-Lincoln-LS-Radiator-Hose-Upper-Thermostat-OE-/00/s/NDQwWDQ2OA==/$(KGrHqMOKkME5YHo1oZDBO,L1zIeGg~~60_12.JPG

I was looking into this and I think the jaguar S Type with the 3.0L part will be a suitable replacement. It has fewer hoses and doesn't include the thermo housing, but I don't really need that stuff anyway. Here's what it looks like:

http://i.ebayimg.com/t/00-02-Jaguar-S-Type-V6-3-0L-Upper-Radiator-Hose-/00/s/NDQwWDQ2OA==/$(KGrHqUOKj8E5h19RvTuBO,Loc!j!!~~60_12.JPG

The local dealer quoted me $100 for the part. I am going to stop there tomorrow and see if it's a match. This might be an affordable solution if anyone is interested. I'll let you know if it works.

 

[Hernandez]

when mine broke down i went to a radiator shop and had that piece made out of metal pipes, you cant tell the diference and i paid like 30 bucks, and it wont break ever again

 

[tronjr]

Big Red did the jaguar one work?

 

[Earleebird]

I bought the Jag hose for my 2001 V6 LS...

I bought the Jag upper radiator hose for my 2001 V6 LS 2 years ago...


It is a perfect fit, no rerouting of hoses of any kind, it may be different on Gen 2 vehicles.

:steering:steering

 

[tronjr]

hey guys this works i just did it to my 01ls its off the jag half the price as ford same part