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#21

08-26-2009 | 10:05 PM

sandi.gibson

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Is the 2001 XK8 Convertible to the same as the 1999? The latch on mine has just quit working. It used to be really slow but now nothing, is that the hydrolics that you are talking about? Thanks for any response.

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#22

08-26-2009 | 10:16 PM

lcyoung

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do u see any hydraulic fluid leaking anywhere.. if not the console.. look in the back by the hydraulic pump

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#23

08-27-2009 | 07:27 AM

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It make sense to build a single piece of braided stainless steel line similar to say a brake line? There are a lot of aftermarket motorcycles brake lines using braided stainless steel lines. I know a couple of places where they can custom make braided lines, but I suppose the hard part is getting the connecting end pieces.

Most braided stainless steel brake lines can easily handle 2000psi (really hard stop) and the really good ones handles 3500-4000psi.

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08-28-2009 | 01:04 AM

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Where do I look for the leak in the hydraulic line to my convertible latch? I have a 2001 XK8. Sandi

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08-28-2009 | 06:30 AM

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Pull the upper console down and look for green fluid. It just snaps in place. If the car has been repaired with the splice kit previously look in the left dash fascia fuse panel and below. Check Gus's web site for pictures.

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08-28-2009 | 08:08 AM

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Do we have another hose failure? Fancy that! Check my page to view for info related to the hose. Let me know if I can help!

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#27

08-28-2009 | 09:15 AM

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This company carries these hoses and many other stock Jag parts some of which are hard to find, aside from the dealerships. Shipping is a bit expensive so it pays to consolidate ordering from them.

http://www.britishparts.co.uk/.sc/ms...ody%20Fittings

Cheers.

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#28

08-28-2009 | 01:17 PM

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Filling hydrolic pump fluid

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Please go to my page and read the information that I have available on the Hyd Roof sys. If you have questions feel free to ask and I will do my best to answer. As I said earlier the pump is being evaluated as we speak.

Gus, you seem to be the "go to" guy on the Hyd Roof sys. Thanks. I have a 2003 XK8 and the pump has started to stall in operation. I checked the pump behind the right side panel in the trunk. The fluid level is about 1/3 from the bottom, way too low. Can't see a way to access the plastic container and fill it. Can you help? Thanks again.

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08-28-2009 | 01:31 PM

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Go to my page and go to the hyd hose evaluation and go down to the pump. The pump has a filler on the top of the tank, a little hard to get to. I used my wife’s basting syringe with a hose attached to it. It works great and she is still looking for it!!!!
You need to know that the low level means you have a leak and you need to know where it is before it creates a problem with your interior.

Good Luck!

Gus

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07-02-2012 | 02:43 PM

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Just experienced this problem myself. Damn. Dealer sadi $1500 to $2000 to fix. Small leak appeared on my rear view mirror leaking from the sensor above it. Guess I will be looking to buy a hose as well. Trying to follow all the comments here. Who has a new hose for sale? Anyone?

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#31

07-02-2012 | 06:01 PM

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Gus has the details on his site JagRepair.com - Jaguar Repair Information Resource

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#32

07-11-2012 | 09:50 AM

daveaash

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Ok thanks

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#33

04-02-2013 | 01:32 AM

Domokun

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got the green shower yesterday! LOL its good i tried the convertible top before the test drive, so this really helped to shave $1k off the *********** price.

I havent opened up the top yet, but when getting the leak above the rear view mirror, is the solution always going to be bad lines? and replace for about $300?

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