Classic Cooling

Check The Hoses.
Maintaining your hoses is one of the simplest and most cost-effective ways of protecting your classic engine in warmer weather. All rubber hoses deteriorate over time and a blown hose is the most common culprit for a roadside catastrophe. So, if you’re planning to do some serious mileage this summer, you should consider a set of silicone hoses that will improve both the lifespan and performance of your cooling system. SNG Barratt supplies a range of cloth-wrapped black hoses that not only improve performance but look truly authentic under the bonnet.

Check The Water Pump.
Maintaining the water flow around your engine is a critical part of keeping the car cool. A worn bearing or impellor will compromise performance and threaten your engine. SNG Barratt stock original iron pumps for classic Jaguars plus a range of uprated aluminium pumps that are considerably lighter in weight than the originals.

Check The Fan.
Traffic jams on hot days in the 2020s are a different proposition to the lighter traffic and open roads that casually moved cooler air through the engine compartment when our classics first hit the road. The fact is, many of the original fans simply aren’t powerful enough to push enough air through the radiator and keep the car cool in modern traffic. Fortunately, SNG Barratt offers a great range of cooling fans and upgrades that will keep the air flowing through your engine on a hot day.

Check The Radiator.
So, your hoses are up to scratch, your water pump is working, and your fans are pushing plenty of air through the car, but your classic is still overheating. It may be time to change the radiator. SNG Barratt stock rads for most classic Jaguars including modern aluminium radiators for the E-type that have a high-efficiency core, offering up to 40% more cooling compared to the original.

Final Check.
You’re ready to go but before you drive off, add a bottle of Water Wetter to your cooling system. It reduces the surface tension of the water in the pipes and allows it to get into all the nooks and crannies which will help keep things nice and cool under pressure.