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1

Index

2

Manuals and Forward ( May 24, 2005 )
2.1   MKVII-MKIX Manuals and Book Info ( March 14, 2005 )
2.1.1   Must-have MkII references ( November 20, 2003 )
2.1.2   S-type Books ( March 12, 2003 )

3

Engine ( June 7, 2005 )
3.1   Sports Coils ( June 7, 2005 )
3.2   XK Engine Timing information ( June 7, 2005 )
3.3   Dorman Freeze Plug Replacement ( May 6, 2004 )
3.4   Main bearing replacement with engine in ( June 13, 2005 )
3.4.1   ARP Con-Rod Bolts for the XK Engine ( September 19, 2001 )
3.4.2   Head stud replacement ( July 10, 2002 )
3.5   Valve Adjustment
3.5.1   DIY Valve Spring Compressor ( February 11, 2005 )
3.6   Head Gaskets ( March 25, 2004 )
3.7   Engine Number Locations
3.8   Synthetic Lubricants
3.9   Low Oil Pressure
3.9.1   Using a S2 XJ6 Oil Filter Head on a MK2/Stype ( June 28, 2005 )
3.10   Engine Removal
3.10.1   Timing Cover Removal with the Engine In ( November 23, 2004 )
3.11   Champion Spark Plugs for the MK2 ( May 18, 2005 )
3.12   XK Engine Build Information ( April 16, 2002 )
3.12.1   Fitting a 4.2 Engine in a MK2 or S-type ( November 25, 2003 )
3.13   4.2 head swap to an early engine ( December 17, 2005 )
3.13.1   Fitting a XJ6 4.2 water pump to a 3.8 ( March 11, 2004 )

4

Carburetors and Fuel System ( June 7, 2005 )
4.1   Tracking down fuel odors ( June 14, 2005 )
4.2   Unleaded Fuel And the XK Engine
4.3   SU fuel pump electronic conversion ( June 17, 2005 )
4.4   Flooding SU Carburetors
4.5   Auxillary Starting Carburetor Modification
4.6   SU Carburetor Tuning ( July 27, 2005 )

5

Cooling System ( June 7, 2005 )
5.1   Cooling Info for the MK1/MK2/S-type
5.2   MKIX Lower Radiator Hose Replacement ( January 13, 2003 )
5.3.1   MKIX Radiator Removal ( September 21, 2001 )

6

Clutch ( June 7, 2005 )
6.1   Clutch Bleeding ( July 31, 1998 )
6.1.1   Clutch Bleeding Problem & Solution ( April 12, 2005 )
6.2   Hard Clutch Pedal Issue ( May 18, 2005 )

7

Gearbox and Overdrive ( June 7, 2005 )
7.1   Intermediate Speed Hold Description
7.2   Automatic Transmission Fluid
7.3   T-5 Gearbox Conversion Information ( June 7, 2002 )
7.4   Accessing the Overdrive Top Switch ( September 25, 2003 )
7.4.1   Information On Non-Working Overdrive Units
7.4.2   Overdrive Solenoid ( August 20, 2003 )
7.4.3   Overdrive Reverse Lockout Information ( April 23, 2003 )
7.5   Holding Solenoid Repair- Rear Brakes Locking On ( December 11, 2005 )

8

Propeller Shaft ( June 7, 2005 )

9

Rear Axle ( June 7, 2005 )
9.1   IRS/Dana44 Gear Swap ( December 2, 2003 )
9.2   MK1 Diff Information ( November 22, 2004 )
9.3   Saloon Final Drive Specs ( August 15, 2005 )

10

Steering ( June 7, 2005 )
10.1   PAS top cover shaft seal fix,(Speedy-Sleeve) ( September 23, 2003 )
10.2   S-type Steering box rebuild ( January 27, 1998 )
10.3   Replacing Steering Column Bushings ( February 22, 2006 )

11

Front Suspension ( June 7, 2005 )
11.1   DIY Front Coil Spring Compressor ( March 13, 2003 )
11.1.1   Coil Spring Replacement ( September 21, 2005 )
11.2   Front Subframe Removal
11.3   Lower ball joint replacement, XJ40 upgrade
11.4   Castor and Camber Settings Explained! ( December 8, 2005 )

12

Rear Suspension ( May 25, 2005 )
12.1   IRS removal

13

Brakes ( June 7, 2005 )
13.1   Rear Caliper removal for the S-type
13.2   Airleak in Servo system ( June 17, 2005 )
13.2.1   Signs of a Fluid Leak in the Servo System ( October 13, 2003 )

14

Wheels and Tires/Tyres ( June 7, 2005 )
14.1   Wheels and Tires for Saloons ( June 22, 2005 )
14.1.1   Adding Coombs Arches to a 420/S-Type ( May 26, 2005 )
14.2   Wheels and Tyres for the S ( December 27, 2005 )

15

Body and Exhuast System ( June 7, 2005 )
15.1   Jaguar/Daimler PPG/Ditzler paint codes
15.1.1   Jaguar Paint Codes in BASF Glasurit ( January 19, 2006 )
15.2   Refinishing Saloons Woodwork ( March 1, 1996 )
15.3   Central Locking/Power Windows for a MK 2 ( June 17, 2005 )
15.4   Door Seals for a MK2/420/S-type ( March 31, 2000 )
15.4.1   Door Seal Replacement for a MK2/S-type ( June 21, 2005 )
15.5   MK1 Headliner Installation ( September 29, 2005 )
15.6   MK2 Headliner Removal ( October 4, 2002 )
15.6.1   Headliner Installation for the MKVII and MKVIIM ( July 8, 2008 )
15.7   Installing MK2 rear bumper ( February 13, 2006 )

16

Heating and Windscreen Equipment ( June 7, 2005 )
16.1   MK2 Windshield Chrome Installation ( July 31, 2005 )
16.2   Windshield/Window Trim Installation ( October 29, 2002 )

17

Electrical and Instruments ( June 7, 2005 )
17.1   Positive to Negative Polarity Swap
17.2   Clock Removal from Tach ( February 5, 2005 )
17.2.1   Eck Clock Conversion ( February 26, 2005 )
17.2.2   420G Clock Battery ( August 14, 2002 )
17.3   Upgrading the Stereo for a S-type ( August 10, 2005 )

18

General Information ( June 7, 2005 )
18.1   Helpful Restoration Tips ( April 29, 1998 )
18.2   To Modify of Not, That is the Question!
18.3   Jaguar Diseases
18.3.1   More Jaguar Diseases
18.4   Racing the Big Saloons
18.5   Genevieve: A Love Story, MKIX Book ( March 24, 2003 )
18.6   Differences of a MKX to a 420G ( December 26, 2002 )

 

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