Hi all, I'm new to the forum and looking for some advice. I have a 2001 XKR like new with only 37,000 pampered miles on her. Sadly after having the hydraulic system redone two years ago at the dealer for a cost of $2700, today I found out the Control Valve on the pump is damaged. The dealer tells me they can not be rebuilt and a new one is a whopping $5,354. I find that impossible to believe a control valve can not be replaced.

Does anyone know of a rebuild shop who could replace the control valve and bench test it for me or where I could get one and replace myself? Any advice would help. I can't justify that kind of money for what should be a $100 or less control valve.

Thanks,

Greg

 

This link will take you to my page and you will see a link for Top Hydraulics they can rebuild your pump and control valves.

Link JagRepair.com - Jaguar Repair Information Resource

 

Welcome to the forum Greg,

I've moved your question from General Tech Help to XK8/XKR forum. This is the place to post tech questions about your model.

Please follow this link New Member Area - Intro a MUST - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum to the New Member Area - Intro a MUST forum and post some info about yourself and your vehicle for all members to see. In return you'll get a proper welcome and some useful advice about posting to the forum.

Graham

 

Greg,

Finding a replacement valve will probably be tough, but with a little luck yours could be repairable. Maybe just a broken wire.

Are you able to test its resistance? Should read ~ 12 ohms.

Any obvious physical damage?

 

Used pumps are in the 300 dollar range on EBay. 2 hours labor to change it and you're back in business.

 

Yes but you do not know what you are getting the pump you have is functioning just has a broken part.

 

[QUOTE=GregBeaver;The dealer tells me they can not be rebuilt and a new one is a whopping $5,354.
Thanks,

Greg[/QUOTE]



Yep, this is the kind of lunacy that will probably result in me getting rid of this car that I really, really like.


Mine crapped out too. Dealer told me about $7,000 all in. Then I reminded them that I had their extended warranty. They replaced it no charge to me. The warranty is over.


$7K for a pump. Really? Seriously??


The just wanted over $300 for a remote key. Over $100 to program it. Around $500 all in for the programed remote. I bought a used one on Ebay for around $35. Programed it in less than 2 minutes.


Makes you feel like you are being played.


Jack

 

Unbelieveable, isn't it? Lunacy is indeed the correct word for these situations. I don't know how some of these niche companies stay in business given their insane pricing for what should be relatively routine parts. Anyone who agrees to cough up that kind of money for that kind of repair is an absolute moron. The pure definition of getting completely hosed....