Green shower
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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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.
About $400 In parts total.
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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....
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you are correct.
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....
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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.
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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.
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....
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" 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.
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.
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