convertible top hydraulic line
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08-27-2009, 06:27 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.
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, 05:30 AM
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08-28-2009, 08:15 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
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http://www.britishparts.co.uk/.sc/ms...ody%20Fittings
Cheers.
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08-28-2009, 12:17 PM
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Filling hydrolic pump fluid
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, 12:31 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
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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04-02-2013, 12:32 AM
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?
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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