Top operation - how often
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Ok, so I got the fluid topped off and all seems to be going well. Now that the top is down (and we really don't drive it in non-top down weather), should I leave it down? Or do I need to raise it occasionally, just to keep the parts exercised? If it matters, I found out that it has the "new" green fluid, not the "old" yellow.
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Thanks - I hadn't even thought about the fabric. I was mostly thinking about the hydraulics and avoiding the "green shower"
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Anyone with a convertible should evaluate both the pressure relief and voltage reduction methods of reducing the probability of hose rupture. Both appear to be viable solutions to the issue that Jaguar never fixed.
Pressure regulation: https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/s...ad.php?t=27132
Voltage Reduction: https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/s...ad.php?t=42013
Matt, the link in the FAQ Sticky doesn't work.
Pressure regulation: https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/s...ad.php?t=27132
Voltage Reduction: https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/s...ad.php?t=42013
Matt, the link in the FAQ Sticky doesn't work.
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I recall seeing a write-up on the extended use of the roof down and if I recall it had no detrimental or adverse affects on the roof at all. The only thing I would recommend would be using a good conditioner on the roof fabric to extend the life and quality of the roof. Exercising the roof operation is not a bad thing but is not always necessary, however, like anything with age the wrong things get stiff and need a little attention. The recommendation of a pressure relief device is in my mind on this car a good investment if you plan to keep it, but that choice is yours. I wish you luck with your car and hope we can help.
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I recall seeing a write-up on the extended use of the roof down and if I recall it had no detrimental or adverse affects on the roof at all. The only thing I would recommend would be using a good conditioner on the roof fabric to extend the life and quality of the roof. Exercising the roof operation is not a bad thing but is not always necessary, however, like anything with age the wrong things get stiff and need a little attention. The recommendation of a pressure relief device is in my mind on this car a good investment if you plan to keep it, but that choice is yours. I wish you luck with your car and hope we can help.
Unless it really becomes a huge maintenance nightmare, I plan on being driven to my funeral in this car and I'm only 44
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But the Raggtop cleaner/protectant is recommended by the top manufacturer so I went that route instead.
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