13.1 - Windscreen Washers ( ,  )

Leaking Washer Bottle

Not uncommon, some crack along the bottom. The washer bottle is in two parts, with a rubber ring seal between the two.

You have to remove the plastic underwing protector to get at it. Watch out when getting a replacement - there are different types. It's not impossible to fix the bottle with fiberglass should you have problems getting a replacement.

Remove the two 10mm attachment bolts that hold the upper reservoir in place, twist it a little and it should pop out. The problem is a hardened ‘O’ ring which doesn’t seal properly.

Incidentally the lower reservoir holds almost a gallon of washer fluid on the headlight power wash models.

13.10 - Using the Shop Manual CD ( John Pring,  )

1) Load the XJ40 Repair Manual CD ROM.

2) Click on the “ScanFile Retrieve” file from the Start Programs menu.

3) When the User Screen comes up, click on the “Folder” icon at the upper left side menu bar.

4) When the Dialog Box comes up, go to the bottom and click on the CD drive. A series of 13 total volumes will be listed on the CD.

The 1st Shop Repair Manual (8 Volumes) is designed for the 1990 -1994 XJ40 Model Years. They include the 2.9L, 3.2L and 4.0L engines.

The 2nd Shop Repair Manual (5 Volumes) is designed for the late '87, '88, and '89 XJ40 Model Years. They include the 2.9L and 3.6L engines.

5) Double click on desired Repair Manual “Volume”, a dialog box comes up with search options.

6) Click "Begin Search". A new dialog box will come up with a listing of the pages in that section. The Table of Contents image (hidden) will be located behind the listing of pages. Icons will become active on the left side menu bar.

The first page of the selected Volume is a title page with a listing of the sections. The next few pages are a detailed listing of that Section's contents. The remainder of the Volume is the technical information and detail.

7) Highlight the entire Volume by using the right mouse button.

8) Choose "Select", then "All". All the pages will turn yellow.

Once you have highlighted the entire Volume, you have the option of walking through the Volume page by page by clicking on the “Blue Book with Red Arrow” icon or going directly to the page desired by scrolling down and clicking on it.