In an effort to prove that there are still dumb questions, I propose the following:

What is the round black reservoir in the drivers side front of the engine compartment of a 1997 XK8 convertible and what is it filled with? I've tried a search and came away frustrated.

Nick
97 XK8 vert

 

I think you are referring to the power steering reservoir. It would be filled with power steering fluid. Does it have a cap on it about 2 inches or so in diameter, located on the left side just behind the hood hinge?

 

The relevant page from the VEHICLE CARE HANDBOOK:





Item 1 - Power Steering Reservoir.


If you don't have the handbooks for your vehicle, they can be downloaded as PDF's from here:

https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...006-faq-67827/

Graham

 

Thanks guys!
I guess I had a 55 year old brain fart.
Graham, I'll try loading the handbook into my laptop but I think I may have had
trouble awhile back trying to load it along with the service manual

Nick

 

Downloaded it!

Now if I could only download the JTIS...

 

Nick,

If you're having problems installing JTIS, the PDF version of the 1997 XK8 Workshop Manual could be a useful alternative for you. It's available for download from the XK8/XKR FAQ's:

https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...ts-data-29800/

Almost at the end of the post, under WORKSHOP MANUALS - PDF Format. The First Edition - 1997 is the one for you vehicle but the Second Edition - 1999 has useful additional information.

Graham