where is the tank for the hydraulic top located on a 2000 xk8

 

In the right rear fender on top of the CD deck.

 

The tank is mounted above the CD changer on the right in the trunk.

Gus
www.jagrepair.com

 

Gary, i was about to advise you to have a baster handy or a hose/ funnel. The angle and clearance will prevent you from just pouring fluid in .

I havent done it in a while so I'm working from memory. Take a look before you start.
I had to unbolti it and move it first time I tried. PITA (lots of razor sharp edges down there too.

John

 

A trigger type oil can with vinyl tubing is very effective.

 

Thanks for the tips, I was in a rush to get the car to the shop for state inspection.
I removed the CD cage and got the pump refilled with fluid. I miss my old Saab 9-3 where the pump was right behind the rear seat and access was as simple as flipping flipping it down and then 4 screws securing a cover plate.
The Jag top was very sluggish to go up so I might try to flush the system. Is there a procedure anyone has seen on the forum? The temperature was close to 60F so it shouldn't have balked too much.

 

Has the top latch hoses ever been replaced? What is the level of the system? The system should function well in colder weather unless there is something causing a leak or allowing air/cavitation of the pump.

Let us know, many of us have done this job before and can help.

 

Spray a little WD40 on the ram shafts for the roof lifts and rub it on and see if that helps. As for the fluid if it is green in color no need to flush.

Gus
www.jagrepair.com

 

It should take no more than 20 seconds to cycle up or down.

John