I bought a wind deflector from a private party for my XK8 and it came without installation instructions. I found a YouTube clip but it's not very clear. I know it's easy because "everyone" says it is, but not for me. I don't see where it connects, front or back.

Can anyone explain it in simple terms? I have ten year old Grand Daughters and I'd hate to have to ask them to help the old man.

Thanks.

 

I think you will need to post a clear picture of what you have along with any hardware it came with. There are both OEM and aftermarket wind deflectors and they mount differently.

 

+1 on the pics
I brought the 'in channel type' as aftermarket that were an interference type fit. I laid them in the sun and managed to wrangle them into place.

A year later they were slipping out of position and creating a drastic wind whistle around the rear view mirror area.

I have just brought aftermarket (ebay) stick on the outside type and installed simply,no whistles,look good (to me) and cheap as chips. I brought all four doors this time to keep the 'line' looking right. Not for every one but I find them very effective.

 

This link will show you how I did mine.

Link JagRepair.com - Jaguar Repair Information Resource

 

Thanks, your post confirmed my fear which was two fold. 1st its appears the screen I purchased is not wide enough and 2nd there was no additional hardware other than the deflector itself.

I'm returning it.

Thanks again.

 

If it is the kind that is similar to the one that Gus has the instructions for on his website, you probably can easily get the missing parts from Welsh or another of the providers of similar deflectors.

Doug