I have a 1994 XJS convertible. I had to change battery and found a puddle of convertible top fluid under the battery. The convertible pump is above it in the trunk. The top is going up and down fine and I cannot find any evidence of a leak besides the puddle. Is there a rebuild kit? Hoses seem fine but with the car being 26 years old , thought it might be smart to replace. I am in the US so any suggestions would be appreciated. Also, what hydraulic fluid do I use?

 

It's been so long I cannot remember the specifics but,,,,if you disassemble the pump you may find your problem. There is a rubber washer/bushing/seal that lives between two flat washers on the drive shaft of the pump. It seals the fluid in the tank from entering the motor while the pump spins and at rest. It's a fairly specific rubber seal and I am sure if you begin googling it you will come across it. Sure way of knowing is that if you remove (or go to remove the pump) with detachi g anything but maybe the power cord, you will see fluid (especially if it's been run recently and the seal is the issue) an amount of fluid draining out of the pump body... You'll see it. If it's a slow leak, maybe not so much but it shouldn't leak.. of course.