Green shower from interior lights
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Green shower from interior lights
Hi Guys. Just got a green shower from the centre interior lights when I tried to lower the roof.
I have found out that it is the hydraulick fluid from the roof so probably a hose has let go.
Anyone have any idea of which hose it will be as I will have to fix it within 1 day due to no garage to leave the car in overnight and I don't fancy leaving the roof open around here ?
Would it be better just to replace all the hoses as it is likely they are all the same age ans so if one has failed then the others may well be a bit below par now ?
One more question - does anyone know how much fluid the system needs for complete fluid replacement - can't find the info anywhere in the manuals and at £15 per litre don't want to get to much - already looking like a £700 repair job.
Thanks
I have found out that it is the hydraulick fluid from the roof so probably a hose has let go.
Anyone have any idea of which hose it will be as I will have to fix it within 1 day due to no garage to leave the car in overnight and I don't fancy leaving the roof open around here ?
Would it be better just to replace all the hoses as it is likely they are all the same age ans so if one has failed then the others may well be a bit below par now ?
One more question - does anyone know how much fluid the system needs for complete fluid replacement - can't find the info anywhere in the manuals and at £15 per litre don't want to get to much - already looking like a £700 repair job.
Thanks
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here is the link for the Colliflower. It is a big job to replace. I hd my Jag shop do it for me, what a bummer.
JagRepair.com - Jaguar Repair Information Resource
JagRepair.com - Jaguar Repair Information Resource
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here is the link for the Colliflower. It is a big job to replace. I hd my Jag shop do it for me, what a bummer.
JagRepair.com - Jaguar Repair Information Resource
JagRepair.com - Jaguar Repair Information Resource
Which Atlanta shop did the work? I am in Atlanta and want to keep this in mind if/when I need new hoses.
Do you recommend the shop for all repair/maintenance? I am currently under Jag warrantee and let them do anything the car needs. But when this runs out...
Thank you,
Jack
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Yes. Top Hydraulics | Rebuilt Convertible Top Hydraulic Cylinders - Top Hydraulics, Inc
Klaus is a great guy, and has experience in rebuilding top latch systems for a variety of cars. He just started rebuilding XK8 latches.
It took about 4 or 5 days - including shipping - to have mine rebuilt. He might have some in-stock units by now. $150
My latch started leaking shortly after I replaced the hoses and I had to remove and reclean everything twice. When you start the hose project, remove the latch first, send it out and you'll and get it back just about the time you are back to that point...
Klaus is a great guy, and has experience in rebuilding top latch systems for a variety of cars. He just started rebuilding XK8 latches.
It took about 4 or 5 days - including shipping - to have mine rebuilt. He might have some in-stock units by now. $150
My latch started leaking shortly after I replaced the hoses and I had to remove and reclean everything twice. When you start the hose project, remove the latch first, send it out and you'll and get it back just about the time you are back to that point...
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