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2001 xk8: with a hydraulic leak, fluid is low..dealership...Also

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I have a 2001 xk8 with a hydraulic leak, fluid is low. What type of fluid do I need to put in it to keep it working until I can get it to the dealership next week.

Also, Top is currently down. Is there a manual way to raise it/How.

Country: United States
Make: Jaguar
Model: xk8
Year: 2001
Engine: v8

Submitted: 348 days and 10 hours ago.

Category: Jaguar

Value: $37

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Expert: Super mechanic replied 348 days and 10 hours ago.

Hello and welcome to Just answer.com, Super mechanic here. Please DON’T hit accept until you are completely satisfied with the answer. If you need any more on it just let me know. About your vehicle.

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HYDRAULIC FLUID PENTOSIN CONV TOP XK8 PART # XXXXX

Available >>>> HERE <<<<<<<<

Body - Convertible Top Manual Closing Procedure

501-01

DATE 11/96
Amended 4/98

XK8

MODEL
1997 MY-ON
XK8 Range VIN
001001 ON

Convertible Soft Top - Manual Closing Procedure

Remove and destroy Bulletin 501-01, dated 11/96. Replace with this Bulletin.

Updated information is shown by asterisks.

Issue:

This bulletin details the proper procedure for raising the convertible soft top manually in case the power operation does not work. Damage to the mechanism will occur if the procedure detailed below is not followed.

* While the XK8 Technical Guide provides a procedure on page 17 for the technician for lowering the soft top manually, owner's literature includes the following statement:*

CAUTION! Do not attempt to lower the soft top manually if it will not operate using the switch, as damage to the linkage can occur.

Action:

In case of a malfunction of the power operating mechanism only, raise the top as follows:

1.	Remove the right side trim panel in the trunk to gain access to the soft top hydraulic pump (Illustration 1).
2.	Turn the manual valve on the side of the pump fully counterclockwise.
3.	Remove the 8 mm Allen wrench from its location (Illustration 1).

4.	Remove the access plug from the windshield header trim cover and insert the Allen wrench (Illustration 2).
5.	Turn the Allen wrench until the latch is raised as shown in Illustration 2.
6.	Hold the soft top by its front edge. Raise and pull the top forward until the hook can be engaged in the latch.
7.	Turn the Allen wrench until the soft top is fully clamped to the windshield header.
8.	Remove the Allen wrench and replace the access plug in the windshield header trim cover.
9.	Return the Allen wrench to its storage area alongside the pump in the trunk.
10.	Rotate the manual valve of the pump completely clockwise.
11.	Reinstall the right side trim panel in the trunk.

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Customer replied 348 days and 9 hours ago.

I think I have got it. Thanks for the instructions. How about the quarter/Triangle windows? How do I get those up?

Expert: Super mechanic replied 348 days and 8 hours ago.

Rear Quarter Glass

Raising with convertible top raised:
Activate by pressing and releasing the front of the switch.

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