Convertible Top - Sealing, Water Leak Diagnosis
90jaguar04 TOOLS EQUIPMENT ANDCONVERTIBLE TOPS LITERATURE
NO: 25
Model: XJ-S CONVERTIBLE Date: JUNE, 1990
KEY POINTS: CONVERTIBLE TOP SERVICE PUBLICATION
You will soon be receiving the XJ-S Hood Sealing Technique Technical Guide (JJM 10 15 06/01). This U.K. publication explains XJ-S hood (convertible top) sealing techniques and assists in the diagnosis and repair of water leaks on Jaguar convertibles.
NOTE: Technical Bulletin section 76, number 26 is superseded by this guide and should be discarded.
The following parts information should be used for cross referencing U.K. parts included in the book with their U.S. equivalent:
Book Reference USA Equivalent
Permabond C2/Loctite 424/Adhesive *Loctite-494 or equivalent
super glue
Sealant *3M Heavy Drip Check or
equivalent
Butyl Tape (BDC 6148) *Butyl Tape
PVC Tape (BEC 4891) *Duct Tape
Screenwash Fluid (to aid in seal Soapy water (any common
installation) household or car wash soap
can be used)
*Items available at automotive parts stores
Additional information on convertible top adjustment can also be found in the "XJ-S Coupe and Convertible Body Enhancement" focus book, (S-64). This book should be used for top adjustment under the following circumstances:
^ Adjusting vehicles below VIN 168870.
^ When a major adjustment is needed (i.e. after top replacement).
^ If many mis-adjustments exist and setting more than one window is necessary.
NOTE: Part Number BDC 6778 on page 17 of publication JJM 10 15 06/01 is incorrect; the correct number is BDC 6788/trim color.