Manual Details
- Step-by-step repair procedures – making it easy to carry out repairs
- Detailed illustrations and diagrams – making repair procedures easier to understand
- Specifications – including torque settings, fluid capacities, clearances and adjustment information
- Diagnostic and fault-finding information – to help overcome those annoying issues
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- Bookmarked – so you can find what you need
Models Covered
• Jaguar Mark VII (1951-1957)
• Jaguar Mark VIII (1957-1959)
• Jaguar Mark IX (1958-1961)
Engine Coverage
• Jaguar XK 3.4 Litre DOHC 6-Cylinder Engine
• Jaguar XK 3.8 Litre DOHC 6-Cylinder Engine
• Standard and C-Type Cylinder Head Variants
Contents Include
General Specifications & Tune-Up Data
• Engine specifications
• Compression ratios
• Capacities and service data
• Torque settings and tightening figures
• Ignition timing specifications
• Carburettor needle specifications
• Carburettor tuning and adjustment procedures
• Spark plug specifications
• Distributor settings
• Tune-up procedures
Engine Rebuilding & Overhaul
• Engine removal and installation
• Engine dismantling procedures
• Engine assembly procedures
• Complete engine overhaul
• Cylinder head rebuilding
• Cylinder block inspection and reboring
• Cylinder liner replacement
• Crankshaft inspection and regrinding specifications
• Main bearing replacement
• Main bearing clearances
• Connecting rod rebuilding
• Connecting rod bearing replacement
• Connecting rod specifications
• Piston removal and installation
• Piston clearances
• Piston ring replacement
• Piston ring gap specifications
• Gudgeon pin servicing
• Camshaft removal and installation
• Camshaft bearing servicing
• Camshaft timing procedures
• Valve timing adjustment
• Valve clearances
• Valve guide replacement
• Valve seat replacement
• Valve seat angles
• Valve spring testing
• Timing chain replacement
• Timing chain tensioner servicing
• Timing gear servicing
• Tappet guide replacement
• Tappet clearance adjustment
• Crankshaft journal dimensions
• Oil pressure adjustment
• Oil pressure relief valve servicing
• Oil pressure specifications
• Oil pump overhaul
• Rotor type oil pump servicing
• Flywheel servicing
• Engine wear limits and inspection specifications
• XK150 and XK150S engine specifications and variations
Cooling System
• Cooling system diagnosis
• Cooling system servicing
• Radiator servicing
• Water pump overhaul
• Thermostat testing and replacement
• Fan belt adjustment and replacement
• Overheating diagnosis
• Cooling system maintenance procedures
Fuel System & Carburettors
• Carburettor servicing
• Carburettor adjustments
• Carburettor tuning procedures
• Fuel pump servicing
• Starting carburettor servicing
• Auxiliary starting carburettor repairs
• Air cleaner servicing
• Fuel system diagnosis
• Fuel gauge and sender unit servicing
Lubrication & Maintenance
• Lubrication schedules
• Recommended lubricants
• Routine maintenance procedures
• Service interval information
• Preventative maintenance procedures
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Supplied in PDF format for use on computers, tablets and smartphones. The manual is searchable and Bookmarked for quick access to rebuild procedures, specifications, tune-up data and engine overhaul information.


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Language: English
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