XK8 Headlamp Condensation

[jonywishbone]

I have found a good cure for this problem and thought I'd share it with other members. By opening the clear perspex inspection hatch above the lights (4 click on clips on it ease it out one by one) its possible to place a couple of Silica Gel bags into the light unit I used 2 x 10g sachet in each light and all condensation went in a couple of days. The place I bought the Desi View Silica Gel packs from don't sell them anymore but I'm certain a good electrical store might have some spare from packaging. You can recharge them by putting them on a warm radiator for a few hours. Seem a bit less drastic than the hole drilling and pipe suggested by Jaguar which just creates a nice new moisture entry point.

I think this is a cracking car apart from a few niggles like this.
Good Luck

[xkrman]

Good tip, thanks.