XJ6 & XJ12 - 'How To' / DIY Repair & Maintenance
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Introduction
This is a replacement for the original “stickies” which developed over a number of years. Broken links have been repaired or removed and the random order of content is now categorised.
Section headings are in alphabetical order. Links are either to forum threads or to MediaFire online file storage.
Information or links will be added to this first post as threads, procedures etc are identified and recommended. Please make suggestions by forum post or PM to a Moderator and we can add further links with "thanks" to contributors.
INDEX
1. ACRONYMS & ABBREVIATIONS
2. AIRCON & HEATING
3. BODY
4. BUYER’S GUIDE
5. ELECTRICAL – GUIDES
6. ELECTRICAL – REPAIRS
7. ENGINE
8. FUEL SYSTEM
9. INTERIOR
10. LOCKS
11. OEM – Original Equipment Manufacturers
12. PAINT & TRIM
13. PARTS CATALOGUE
14. SUSPENSION
15. WHEELS
16. WORKSHOP MANUAL
1. ACRONYMS & ABBREVIATIONS
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/g...9/#post1161835 (thanks to Don B)
2. AIRCON
A/C conversion to R134
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...134-faq-57825/ (thanks to Grant Francis)
Delanair MK II Climate Control--The basics
Delanair MK II Climate Control--The basics (thanks to Doug)
Diagnosis and Repair of No A/C Fan Condition (And other useful AC Observations)
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...ations-216854/ (thanks to Doug)
Series I
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...al-how-142473/ (thanks to o1xjr)
Series II & III
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...2/#post1550357 (thanks to Doug and Sarc)
XJ6 Series III - Air Conditioning
http://www.mediafire.com/view/u7odbm...2_Delanair.pdf (thanks to Jose)
3. BODY
Yet Another Floor Pan Adventure FAQ
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...enture-130153/ (thanks to LnrB)
4. BUYER’S GUIDE
Buyer’s Guide for XJ Series I, II & III
Buyer's Guide for XJ series 1, 2, and 3 (thanks to Doug Dwyer)
Off site link to the Buyer's Guide
5. ELECTRICAL – GUIDES
Wiring Diagrams – Series III
https://www.mediafire.com/file/n8w2q...1_XJ6.pdf/file (thanks to Doug)
6. ELECTRICAL – REPAIRS & MODIFICATIONS
LED conversion all secondary bulbs with pics
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x.....s-pics-19100 (thanks to JessN16)
Series III - Lighting Tips & Tricks
xj_lighting_tips_N_tricks (thanks to Jose)
Series III - Headlight Switch Mod
headlight_switch_mod (thanks to Jose)
7. ENGINE
Crank, but no start! XJ6
crank-but-no-start-XJ6 (thanks to bigdreams05)
Series III 4.2 1981 valve clearance
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...59/#post756088 (thanks to Grant Francis)
8. FUEL SYSTEM
Diagnose the Fuel Pump circuit... XJ6
diagnose-fuel-pump-circuit-XJ6 (thanks to bigdreams05)
SU Multiple HS8's Setting up and Tuning,step by step guide
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/a...17/#post928571 (thanks to o1xjr)
9. INTERIOR
Console-ation FAQ
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...-ation-130996/ (thanks to LnrB)
10. OEM – Original Equipment Manufacturers
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/g...9/#post1161835 (thanks to Don B)
11. LOCKS
Lost Keys
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...8/#post2522383 (thanks to Kudzu)
12. PAINT & TRIM
Paint Codes
https://www.paintscratch.com/touch_up_paint/Jaguar/
Trim Codes
https://www.furnitureclinic.co.uk/co...r-colour-chart
13. PARTS CATALOGUE
The documents are copyright so cannot be included here but the latest version can be downloaded from:
Martin Robey Group
https://www.martinrobey.com/downloads/jaguar
S N G Barratt
https://www.sngbarratt.com/UK/#!/English/Downloads
14. SUSPENSION
Metalastik Lower Wishbone Bushings
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...-c8673-242611/(thanks to LnrB)
Radius Arms Rebushed
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...r-late-241627/(thanks to LnrB)
15. WHEELS
Wheel & Tyre Fitment Guide
Wheel and Tire Standard Fitment Guides (thanks to Doug)
16. WORKSHOP MANUAL - Series III
01 General
https://www.mediafire.com/file/odd17...ation.pdf/file
02 Engine
https://www.mediafire.com/file/7yxkj...ngine.pdf/file
03 Fuel System
https://www.mediafire.com/file/ygzlf...ystem.pdf/file
04 Cooling
https://www.mediafire.com/file/aho89...oling.pdf/file
05 Manifold & Exhaust - 6 cylinder
https://www.mediafire.com/file/vwhha...-6cyl.pdf/file
06 Gearbox
https://www.mediafire.com/file/qt48s...arbox.pdf/file
07 Automatic Transmission
https://www.mediafire.com/file/maj3c...ssion.pdf/file
08 Final Drive
https://www.mediafire.com/file/vau62...Drive.pdf/file
09 Steering
https://www.mediafire.com/file/m8vk8...ering.pdf/file
10 Brakes
https://www.mediafire.com/file/38t66...rakes.pdf/file
11 Body
https://www.mediafire.com/file/zjze4..._Body.pdf/file
12 Heating & Ventilation
https://www.mediafire.com/file/gsqw4...ation.pdf/file
13 Electrical
https://www.mediafire.com/file/ek7mp...rical.pdf/file
THE END
This is a replacement for the original “stickies” which developed over a number of years. Broken links have been repaired or removed and the random order of content is now categorised.
Section headings are in alphabetical order. Links are either to forum threads or to MediaFire online file storage.
Information or links will be added to this first post as threads, procedures etc are identified and recommended. Please make suggestions by forum post or PM to a Moderator and we can add further links with "thanks" to contributors.
INDEX
1. ACRONYMS & ABBREVIATIONS
2. AIRCON & HEATING
3. BODY
4. BUYER’S GUIDE
5. ELECTRICAL – GUIDES
6. ELECTRICAL – REPAIRS
7. ENGINE
8. FUEL SYSTEM
9. INTERIOR
10. LOCKS
11. OEM – Original Equipment Manufacturers
12. PAINT & TRIM
13. PARTS CATALOGUE
14. SUSPENSION
15. WHEELS
16. WORKSHOP MANUAL
1. ACRONYMS & ABBREVIATIONS
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/g...9/#post1161835 (thanks to Don B)
2. AIRCON
A/C conversion to R134
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...134-faq-57825/ (thanks to Grant Francis)
Delanair MK II Climate Control--The basics
Delanair MK II Climate Control--The basics (thanks to Doug)
Diagnosis and Repair of No A/C Fan Condition (And other useful AC Observations)
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...ations-216854/ (thanks to Doug)
Series I
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...al-how-142473/ (thanks to o1xjr)
Series II & III
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...2/#post1550357 (thanks to Doug and Sarc)
XJ6 Series III - Air Conditioning
http://www.mediafire.com/view/u7odbm...2_Delanair.pdf (thanks to Jose)
3. BODY
Yet Another Floor Pan Adventure FAQ
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...enture-130153/ (thanks to LnrB)
4. BUYER’S GUIDE
Buyer’s Guide for XJ Series I, II & III
Buyer's Guide for XJ series 1, 2, and 3 (thanks to Doug Dwyer)
Off site link to the Buyer's Guide
5. ELECTRICAL – GUIDES
Wiring Diagrams – Series III
https://www.mediafire.com/file/n8w2q...1_XJ6.pdf/file (thanks to Doug)
6. ELECTRICAL – REPAIRS & MODIFICATIONS
LED conversion all secondary bulbs with pics
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x.....s-pics-19100 (thanks to JessN16)
Series III - Lighting Tips & Tricks
xj_lighting_tips_N_tricks (thanks to Jose)
Series III - Headlight Switch Mod
headlight_switch_mod (thanks to Jose)
7. ENGINE
Crank, but no start! XJ6
crank-but-no-start-XJ6 (thanks to bigdreams05)
Series III 4.2 1981 valve clearance
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...59/#post756088 (thanks to Grant Francis)
8. FUEL SYSTEM
Diagnose the Fuel Pump circuit... XJ6
diagnose-fuel-pump-circuit-XJ6 (thanks to bigdreams05)
SU Multiple HS8's Setting up and Tuning,step by step guide
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/a...17/#post928571 (thanks to o1xjr)
9. INTERIOR
Console-ation FAQ
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...-ation-130996/ (thanks to LnrB)
10. OEM – Original Equipment Manufacturers
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/g...9/#post1161835 (thanks to Don B)
11. LOCKS
Lost Keys
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...8/#post2522383 (thanks to Kudzu)
12. PAINT & TRIM
Paint Codes
https://www.paintscratch.com/touch_up_paint/Jaguar/
Trim Codes
https://www.furnitureclinic.co.uk/co...r-colour-chart
13. PARTS CATALOGUE
The documents are copyright so cannot be included here but the latest version can be downloaded from:
Martin Robey Group
https://www.martinrobey.com/downloads/jaguar
S N G Barratt
https://www.sngbarratt.com/UK/#!/English/Downloads
14. SUSPENSION
Metalastik Lower Wishbone Bushings
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...-c8673-242611/(thanks to LnrB)
Radius Arms Rebushed
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...r-late-241627/(thanks to LnrB)
15. WHEELS
Wheel & Tyre Fitment Guide
Wheel and Tire Standard Fitment Guides (thanks to Doug)
16. WORKSHOP MANUAL - Series III
01 General
https://www.mediafire.com/file/odd17...ation.pdf/file
02 Engine
https://www.mediafire.com/file/7yxkj...ngine.pdf/file
03 Fuel System
https://www.mediafire.com/file/ygzlf...ystem.pdf/file
04 Cooling
https://www.mediafire.com/file/aho89...oling.pdf/file
05 Manifold & Exhaust - 6 cylinder
https://www.mediafire.com/file/vwhha...-6cyl.pdf/file
06 Gearbox
https://www.mediafire.com/file/qt48s...arbox.pdf/file
07 Automatic Transmission
https://www.mediafire.com/file/maj3c...ssion.pdf/file
08 Final Drive
https://www.mediafire.com/file/vau62...Drive.pdf/file
09 Steering
https://www.mediafire.com/file/m8vk8...ering.pdf/file
10 Brakes
https://www.mediafire.com/file/38t66...rakes.pdf/file
11 Body
https://www.mediafire.com/file/zjze4..._Body.pdf/file
12 Heating & Ventilation
https://www.mediafire.com/file/gsqw4...ation.pdf/file
13 Electrical
https://www.mediafire.com/file/ek7mp...rical.pdf/file
THE END
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