Jaguar Xk8 Roof Not Working

Maintenance repair 2002 jaguar xk8 convertible roof wont open or close.

Jaguar xk8 roof not working.

These conditions are caused by a tendency of the univis hydraulic fluid in the system to slowly evaporate and in certain conditions to gel within the hydraulic system pipes and hoses. If all is working properly and you insist in operating the roof manually you will need to understand how it works. Jaguar xk8 cabriolet the roof will not open en close the small windows behind go up and down but the roof is not functioning. Jaguar xk8 roof troubleshooting 1997 2006.

I decided to put a little information together that should help. It is possible but not practical. We filled up the haudrolic oil but the oil seems to vanish if you push. Jaguar hydraulic roof manual operation xk8.

If you opened this page you most likely have high hopes in the possibility to operate your roof manually. Early xk8 convertibles may experience slow operation of the convertible top or slow or erratic operation of the latch.