Thanks for the advice Damian . I've just experienced the same problem with my '99 convertible XK8 . Left garaged as usual over the last few ,particularly cold , weeks . Stared ok , but drivers window would not return to closed , just went lower each time I opened and closed the door . Passenger side...

Hi . the following link may help . Gus , the host , recommends tophydraulicinc.com for hoses and they do ram reconditioning . I bought my roof hoses from SNG Barrat last week and am in the process of fitting , I bought Jag replacements as they are much cheaper than the USA ones when shipment , dutie...

Thanks for that info . I thought it was going to be a nightmare ! The only good thing was that , my roof was already in the lowered position !
How did you attach the old pipes to the new , tape or double male connectors ?
Regards ,
Mike .

Thanks David , however , the fluid was anything but congealed ! Rather more like gnats p ! The air temp was particularly hot at the time ! just need to know the best way to remove the pipe( s ) .

Can anyone advise the best place to obtain a comprehensive workshop manual to suit an XK8 4.0 in build December 1998 , registered March 1999. I need to replace the power latch hydraulic pipes ( 1 burst ! ) and it looks a mare of a job . I've no doubt I'll need a manual for many other jobs over the c...

Thanks for the info Mike . I'll check that out asap .

Sorry to be so long in getting back to you ! Purge valve hard to find . It was under wheelarch cover ! Replaced and all good now .

Thanks and regards ,

Mike .

I have rcently purchased a 1999 XK8 . I threequarters filled tank and drove about 100 miles , mainly motorway. On leaving the motorway and driving through town I noticed a slight smell of fuel in the car . As I garaged the car I could smell fuel quite strongly and opened the filler to have petrol sp...