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Old 10-16-2007, 04:20 PM
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Yes, just a word of caution if you should come across websites offering thesedownloadable electronic workshop manuals. I've fell for this twice now only tofind upon opening the downloaded file a copy ofthe Jaguar (JTIS). This particular website charged£10 for this downloadand the upsell suggested they were offeringa completeDIY workshop manual. Although I believe Haynes don't do a workshop manual for the X yet, I was expecting something similar. I have emailed the supplier but received no response to date - Not impressed...
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thanks. good to know...

i had been working for workshop manuals a while back. no luck. :-\
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Old 10-16-2007, 06:18 PM
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my JTIS disc that I got from ebay is quite complete and good???? what is wrong with the thing you downloaded? what is it missing?
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Thanks for the heads up Kenzed
SAorry to hear about your poor experience......As Bo says, what was missing, or how was it incomplete?

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I've run into a similar problem with the S-type manual.
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Helminc manuals are the best manuals for DIY jobs
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Like I say, for those that remember the old Haynes manuals even the most reluctant DIYer could have a go atmany of the repairs etc following explicit instructions, excellent pictures and practical tips. On the other hand I think the JTIS is best suited as a reference for perhaps Jaguar trained mechanics. If for example a part has to be removed in order to gain access to a faulty part, the information is very limited and does not explain in any great detail. For example check out the section on replacing brake rotors / pads! (You may, of course, disagree)...
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A useful link.. thanks ... but again, must say this does not provide the same level of hands-on information that a good workshop manual should provide. I'll keepsearching and let you all know if I discover something better....
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You are right Kenzed the JTIS is for Jag techs at the dealerships, etc.
I contacted Haynes shortly after getting my X Type and if I rememberthey said they have no plans to introduce a manual for the X type as they have to wait until it is a certain age before Jaguar will allow them to bring one out.
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Oh right ... that makes sense too.. in the meantime the less educated have to either cough off or figure things out the hard way!
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