Where is the hydraulic valve on a Jaguar XK?
Position the Hydraulic Valve on the top side of the pump motor with the pointed end toward the front of the car and fasten the other end of Hose 2 to Valve Port 2 and tighten with the 11/16 wrench. Refer to Figure 5. 12. Adjust the position of the Valve and hoses to be on top of the motor with the pointed end toward the front of the car.
What causes oil leak on Jaguar XK roof?
The leak occurs in the seals that ride on the shaft as it goes in and out to raise and lower the top. A quantity of oil is lost during each roof operation. Jaguar XK Hydraulic Upgrade Kit Contents:
How to upgrade the convertible top on a Jaguar XK8?
Jaguar XK/XKR Hydraulic Convertible Top Upgrade Instructions Background Information: This upgrade kit is designed for the Jaguar XK8/XKR model years 1996-2005. The automatic convertible top in these model years is operated by a hydraulic system manufactured for Jaguar by the Power Packer company.
How to request new parts for a Jaguar?
Complete the Jaguar Parts Request Form: Can’t find the new or used Jaguar parts you need? Complete the Jaguar Parts Request Form:
What kind of hydraulic hose does a Jaguar XK8 use?
This information on the hydraulic hose, latch and lifts and will cover XK8 XKR MY 1997 to 2006. Several years ago I had a hydraulic hose fail that operates my roof on my 1999 xk8.
Why is the oil pressure so high on my Jaguar?
In the final bit the lift cylinders are pressing the top against the latch with no motion and the latch is pulling it into place. The no motion part is what causes the high pressure as the oil has no where to go.
Where are the passages in a Jaguar engine?
The passages are buried in the pump body and I will use compressed air to trace them out. They are using a pump that operates off non-concentric rings, sort of like a wankel engine. Pressure is created when the rings come together and suction when they are apart.