Green shower? and how to fix it any ideas guys

 

One of your hoses , at the latching mechanism, has burst. You need a set of hoses and a pint of the hydraulic fluid. The procedure is well documented in the DIY section. Takes around 5 to 7 hrs to do. The hardest part , for me, was getting the trim piece of the side of the drivers seat ( took awhile to figure it out). The line through the fuse panel was a bother too.

I have also added the resistor in line to help this problem from happening again.

You can order the fluid through NAPA. $40 cheaper than the dealership.

 

Hi Phil, sorry to hear about the Green shower mate.

There's loads of great info on the how to fix for that in the HOW TO thread I'm sure.

No doubt some of the qualified DIY'ers wi jump in quick to help as well.

Good luck

 

Sorry to hear that you had the misfortune of experiencing the Green Shower I will provide a few links to get you started in finding the problem.

Link: JagRepair.com - Jaguar Repair Information Resource
Link: JagRepair.com - Jaguar Repair Information Resource

I have other links on my page that addresses the fluid and other related roof operating problems.

I hope this helps.

 

Same thing happened to my 2003 a month ago, green fluid dripping from above the rear view mirror. I even installed the LSI pressure reducing unit two years ago to try prevent any hose failure. I am thinking the original hoses will fail no matter what you install to reduce hydraulic pressure, so get ready for the shower guys. I have a bad back, so 7 hours bending and twisting in the car was out of the question. The dealership did the hose replacement. It cost about $1,000 with most of that being labour.
Alfred

 

Just did mine last weekend, not a very big deal of a job but it takes time... I took close to 8hrs but I did a throughout clean of the interior while getting it in hands as well as a anti rust treatment on the floor under the carpet even though it was just like new and sleep inside the garage all the time but having access to the sheet metal was a good idea I thought…

About $400 In parts total.

 

"as well as a anti rust treatment on the floor under the carpet even though it was just like new and sleep inside the garage all the time but having access to the sheet metal was a good idea I thought… "

Agree 100% - I did the same

 

thanks guys appreciate the advise. What do you think of repair kits instead of the whole pipe?

 

Had the same issue with my 2001 a couple years ago. Recently discovered the frayed and failed line at the pump on my 2002. Has anyone used that Colliflower line Gus wrote about?

 

The repair kits are no longer sold by Jaguar, they were a failure. As for the hoses by Colliflower are presently being used in many cars as replacement hoses.

 

I installed the Colliflower Steel Braided Lines about 18 months ago, that Gus pioneered. Have now gone through 2 hot summers with them and no problems. Also installed 'The Rev's' Voltage Resistor...

 

Thanks Gus & Bill. I'm thinking about stacking the Colliflower lines and the LSI valve. New to the forum and discussion. Really like the professional and enthusiastic attitudes!
Matt

 

Is this "green shower" issue just limited to 2006 and earlier models? Or does it apply to newer 2007+ XKs, too?

 

I've been told by a long-time Jaguar service manager that the green shower issue is not a concern for the 2007-and-newer XK models. Jaguar abandoned the Rube Goldberg-like system we have and started from scratch with a new-and-much-improved system. For the sake of the 2007-and-newer owners here, I hope that is true....

 

you are correct.

 

I ordered and installed the Colliflower lines (post 'green-shower') with guidance from the Forum, and it was about a 5 hr job, plus a bit to thoroughly clean under the carpet, seats, etc. Those stainless mesh lines will no doubt outlast the car! Roof operates like a charm, and I no longer get that momentary clenching of my gut every time I cycle the top.

 

That's the best price I've ever heard of for a dealership job. But.... 1) you'd have to make sure your dealer knows what it's doing, which is anything but a foregone conclusion and 2) correct me if wrong, but you won't get the benefit of the braided s.s. lines. Right?

For the life of me, I don't know why a hydraulic line was run such a long distance. It was asking for trouble. Why not use solenoids in the windscreen header, and have them actuated electrically?

 

" 1) you'd have to make sure your dealer knows what it's doing, which is anything but a foregone conclusion and 2) correct me if wrong, but you won't get the benefit of the braided s.s. lines. Right?"
Yup, the shop I used has a lot of experience replacing those lines, as far as the SS braided lines... no, they put in OEM lines but I'm hoping that with the LSI unit and new lines i should be OK for the remaining life of the car.

 

Just had a funny thought. In most convertibles when it starts to rain you put the top up. With our cars you put the top up and then it starts to rain (green). I cracked myself up with that one.

Doug

 

OK, I don't care who you are, that's funny right there. Have to be able to laugh at yourself, eh Doug?

Anyone heard from Colliflower in a while? I set an email to the address Gus had and I haven't heard back yet. LSI valve is already in the mail. Recommendations?