convertible roof oil level?

[GrandTourer]

Hi J.Mc,
Sorry can't help directly - mine is a coupe, but I recall seeing some forum comments in the past about the original oil having a tendency to congeal and needed to be flushed and the new type of oil used.

I am sure someone will be able to help, if not, check with David Marks or Nigel Thorley, who has an early convertible.
Good luck

[peterxk8]

Hi

You should check with David Marks. I have some oil but it was the remains of the tin that the dealer used when he flushed mine so I don't know whether it is the same as the original oil. I know it cost about £40+ per Lt from a main dealer and the flushing was expensive. I can give you the the details off the tin but mixing it might not be a good idea.If the roof is operating OK it shouldn't need flushing but check with David Marks. Believe me you will know if the oil is beginning to congeal

Peter

[mike020150]

The fluid reservoir body has two marks, the upper one indicating the fluid level with the hood lowered and vice versa. Mike.

[peterxk8]

Hi John.

Sorry about the delay. My roof was flushed and the oil replaced by Rybrooks in Warrington. I have about half a litre that they gave me which what was presumably left over. Strangly it is not a Jag "part" but has BMW, Porsche, Rolls Royce and Bentley numbers on it.

It is made by Pentosin in Germany and is called Pentosin CHF 11S., product code no 1405106.

`The tin cotains a warning that it should not be mixed with Pentosin CHF 7.1 or any other hydraulic oil.

My XK8 was 1999 but I have no idea whether this was the original oil or whether after flushing Rybrooks used this as a replacement.

Hope this is heplful. You can call me on 01606 558881 if I can be of any further help.

Peter