My convertible roof on XK8 1999 was down it started to close about a quarter way through just stopped the refused to move up or down.

I top up charged my battery as have been using the roof a lot, battery is fine. Released the roof hydronic fluid tap as required and manually closed it, then tried agai the open it, windows adjust as normal but roof not moving, then I check back and open tap seems to have a green shore in the back so lost some fluid

is any hydrolic fluid ok to top up with?

 

Welcome to the Forums.

OOPS.

I would re-ask in the XK8 (X100) Tech Section, they will know.

Good luck.

 

Thanks I noticed later but further investigation found the top hydrolic hose had come out of its connector and keeps coming out under oressurr trying to think of a way to make it stay in without a garage visit

 

Welcome aboard Phil from south of the border.

 

Welcome to Jaguar Forums XK8Phil,

Good to have you with us.
I think new hoses are in your future.
Enjoy the forum.

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welcome to the forum - had the same thing happen to me shortly after I purchased my XK8 - sorry to say new hoses are the only option, but an mid-level DIY if your inclined to save on shop labor - enjoy!!!!

 

Hello, Phil,
I HATE it when that happens! I hope you get that top fixed soon.
Welcome to the forums from ElinorB.
(';')

 

Welcome to the forums Phil,

Good to have you with us.

Follow this link https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/xk8-xkr-x100-17/ to the XK8/XKR forum for help, advice and information. The 'HOW TO' thread at the top is a good place to start for information on regular issues.

Please add vehicle details to your Signature to help others to give relevant advice. Go to the User CP button on the left of the top menu bar, then Settings & Options under Your Control Panel. Select Edit Signature and enter the details.

You can also use the Australia - Queensland Region forum by following this link https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/a...queensland-92/ to find other members in your region.

Enjoy the forums.

Graham

 

Welcome to the forums Phil.
I will add you to the Qld Roll Call thread.

 

Thanks so much for your help everyone! this is a great retirement project only - problem I’m retired yet! Parts are very reasonable but the labour is the big one!

 

Labour is the killer with Jaguar repairs but you will find all the necessary information on the forum to help you DIY repairs and maintenance.

Graham