Why does the Haynes XJS manual cut-off at 1985 vehicles?

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Dec 16, 2008 | 11:58 PM

mrwumper

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Why does the Haynes XJS manual cut-off at 1985 vehicles?

I am in need of a workshop manual for a newly acquired '86 XJS V12. It appears that there are only two optionsâ€”a reprint of the original Jaguar workshop manual, which goes for about $100-$120, or the Haynes manual, which though it can be had for a quarter of the price, but only covers '75-'85 XJS's. Why? Were there any major design changes that occurred between the '85 and '86 model years?

Dec 17, 2008 | 12:41 AM

Doug

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RE: Why does the Haynes XJS manual cut-off at 1985 vehicles?

Forget Haynes.

You can get authentic Jaguar manuals on CD from JDHT or any of the usual Jag suppliers:

http://www.jdht.com/webapp/wcs/store...tegoryId=10001

Paper and CD versions often come up on Ebay but watch out for bootleg CDs. If you go with a paper manual make sure to get a parts catalog as well. The CDs usually havea parts catalog incorporated.

Congrats on buying an XJS. Fantastic car. I had one for years and it never let me down.They definately havequirks, though, and you gotta pat 'em on the *** every so often.

Cheers
DD