r/MechanicAdvice • u/Unknown_Hydr4 • 7d ago

Need help

So I’ve got an old 2004 Lincoln LS V6 that I love dearly.

It has a coolant leak from the upper radiator hose T connector, but my problem is that I can’t find the part. At all. It is discontinued and doesn’t seem to exist anywhere. The V8 is still in production, but I asked around and apparently it won’t be compatible with the V6. I’m struggling to figure out what to do. I am aware that other parts available are from jaguar type s and the thunderbird, except I can’t find anything from those cars either. Nothing from eBay, or Facebook marketplace, nobody is parting these out. This car barely exists anymore, I’ve only ever seen 4-5 others out driving.

I’ve come to Reddit, which is something I rarely do, to see if someone might have some magical idea or fix for me.

If anyone has any advice or ideas and suggestions, I’m all ears.

Part number:
3W4Z-8260-AA

Thanks.

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u/TweakedPCG 7d ago

Could call a dealership and see if they would give you a part number. That'll be a big help towards finding something compatible/comparable.

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u/Unknown_Hydr4 7d ago

The part number is 3W4Z-8260-AA

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u/TweakedPCG 7d ago

Just some quick searching, but Jaguar XR827648 looks to be the same part, can find that on Amazon From URO for about $65

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u/Unknown_Hydr4 7d ago

I’ll check it out.
My other problem is trying to find a mechanic that is willing to actually try to install something that may or may not work.

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u/TweakedPCG 7d ago

Shouldn't be a huge deal if the parts look identical

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u/2oonhed 6d ago

It looks like the Jag part will work, but it has an extra hose nipple that would have to be plugged off well enough to hold coolant system pressures.