Hi, I'm from Stroud, England. I have a 2001 red xk8 convertible. Its in great condition except the roof/hood only lowers in warm weather! I guess the top-of-windscreen hydraulics need bleeding as the central top hook is sluggish when the hood lowers and again when it returns to the closed (up) position again. Any ideas from you experienced xk8 convertible owners please?

How do you bleed the roof/hood hydraulics to overcome this problem? There's nothing wrong with the hood motor, and the system is full of correct hydraulic fluid. Its my first Jaguar and I've owned it one month! I love it! Regards from new member "stroudxk8owner".

 

Welcome to the forum,

Congrats on your new 2001 XK8 convertible. Being a few miles north of Gloucestershire, I rely on a tin top to avoid freezing.

You'll find plenty of fellow convertible hydraulics sufferers with info on fixes in the XK8/XKR 1996 - 2006 section. There's a few known weaknesses on the 4.0 litre XK8's such as V8 tensioners. Worth checking these in the FAQ's if you're not already familiar with them.

Remember to add vehicle details to your signature line so everyone can see which model and year you have.

Graham

 

Welcome to the forum.

As per GGG's advice, head on over to the XK8 section for convertible top fixes.

Good to see you.

 

Welcome to the forum,

Good to have you with us.
The XK8 boys will help you out.

You should add your car details to your signature to help others to help you.

 

Hey there stroudxk8owner welcome to Jaguarforums, good to have you here with us

There are more than a few issues well documented on the convertible tops in the XK8 section as well as loads of great info on fixes / upgrades etc...............the guys will welcome you aboard and be happy to help I'm sure.....
A really great mix of information, camraderrie and fun

In the meantine ......I've manually upgraded you to full forum access so you can better view the site and all its features
so jump on in and enjoy
Hope you enjoy your time here!!

 

Thanks Jim,
Sorry for late reply (away in France). I'll get a photo into this as soon as I've figured out how to add one! I'll find the advice you mention on my hood problem. Regards, Chris W