xk8 all going well next question is !!!!

[400+bhp]

just wanted to check and top up the hydrolic fluid for the power hood...but where is the resevoir for this please hood works but slow to my way of thinking cheers YET AGAIN ALL for all your advise

[adu]

There has been an issue with the fluid used in the pumps, thickening and causing slow movement,
I think the only solution is to replace all of the fluid with new,
someone with a convert will probably clarify this ,

>>andy

[400+bhp]

any idea where the resevoir is located ??? boot ?? cheers again

[P700DEE]

From memory it is in the offside rear wing.

[NormanD]

P700DEE said:

From memory it is in the offside rear wing.

Correct

[black1]

and make sure the allan key is in the clip next to the hood punp aswell, if its not get one asap

[400+bhp]

black1 said:

and make sure the allan key is in the clip next to the hood punp aswell, if its not get one asap

many thanks will look for the key I assume its just a matter of removing the top screw to top up . cheers

[black1]

400+bhp said:

black1 said:

and make sure the allan key is in the clip next to the hood punp aswell, if its not get one asap

many thanks will look for the key I assume its just a matter of removing the top screw to top up . cheers

now when you say the roof is slow to go down how long from start to finnish ?

[ARH]

When I got my xk the hood was slow, there is a tap with a sort of t handle on the pump in the boot (see handbook) I tightend this tap and the hood is now much faster. the tap is to relaese the presure when the thpump packs up so you can raise the hood by hand.

[400+bhp]

black1 said:

400+bhp said:

black1 said:

and make sure the allan key is in the clip next to the hood punp aswell, if its not get one asap

many thanks will look for the key I assume its just a matter of removing the top screw to top up . cheers

now when you say the roof is slow to go down how long from start to finnish ?

suppose about 45 sec to open... on close it seems quicker until it gets to the latch then sometimes needs me to release the button and re push for it to latch on.. just a gut feel that its struggling from time to time thanks

[black1]

400+bhp said:

black1 said:

400+bhp said:

black1 said:

and make sure the allan key is in the clip next to the hood punp aswell, if its not get one asap

many thanks will look for the key I assume its just a matter of removing the top screw to top up . cheers

now when you say the roof is slow to go down how long from start to finnish ?

suppose about 45 sec to open... on close it seems quicker until it gets to the latch then sometimes needs me to release the button and re push for it to latch on.. just a gut feel that its struggling from time to time thanks

right now its stopped raining ! just went and timed my roof 17sec down 17sec up hope that gives you some idea what it should be, also you did ask about exhaust for them well i had a cat back stainless custom exhaust made for mine £425 fitted, no nocks bangs etc now thats a bargin when you see some of the silly prices !

Edited by black1 on Thursday 20th August 13:26

Edited by black1 on Thursday 20th August 13:29

[400+bhp]

just been out and car in sun for few hours timed roof now working at about 20 secs will operate a few times to get the oil flowing thru the system incase that helps at all