Jaguar XJ6: Series 1, 2 & 3 (Restoration Manuals) [Hardcover]

Dave Pollard (Author)

Book Description

Series: Restoration Manuals | Publication Date: April 11, 2004

A reference for anyone considering a restoration of one of these classic luxury saloon cars, this book covers the Series 1, 2 and 3 XJ6 models built between 1969 and 1986. This manual shows you how to strip down, rebuild and tune an XK engine; repair and modify suspension; renovate interior trim; strip down and rebuild mechanical components; and repair and replace bodywork.

Illustrated with more than 900 photographs and diagrams, it also explains what to look for when buying a used XJ6.

The book covers:
• Model heritage and development
• What to look for when buying a project vehicle and the pitfalls to avoid
• How to renovate bodywork and chassis, including the renewal of major panels and repainting
• Repairing and renewing interior trim and fitting accessories
• How to give new life to mechanical and electrical components, including XK engine overhaul
• Transmission servicing and replacement
• Suspension overhaul and replacement

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Dave Pollard is a well-known and highly regarded author of practical motoring books and a regular contributor to the motoring press. His books for Haynes include Range Rover Restoration Manual, You & Your Range Rover, Jaguar XK Engine and Audi Quattro Book. He lives in Buckinghamshire, England.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 216 pages
• Publisher: Haynes Publishing; 2nd edition (April 11, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1844250202
• ISBN-13: 978-1844250202
• Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 8.2 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,608,713 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Good for Generalization, October 24, 2004

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Kevin H. "Kevin H." (Phx, AZ USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Jaguar XJ6: Series 1, 2 & 3 (Restoration Manuals) (Hardcover)

This book gives a good general overview of how to restore an XJ model. But, does not go into any of the small details on making the vehicle run properly. I.E.; nothing is mentioned about the vehicles electrical system. It is nice to know how to rebuild an engine, but, without knowing how to hook up the electrical system it will never run. Too much emphasis on how to buy the car and not how to fix it.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not worth owning, February 20, 2007

By 

John H. Donnelly II "Jaguar Fan" (Oregon) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Jaguar XJ6: Series 1, 2 & 3 (Restoration Manuals) (Hardcover)

Save your money and buy the Haynes repair manual. This book offers no insight or help in restoring a Jaguar XJ6 other than showing some of the parts and pieces. The buyers guide is a wasted effort as well.

I found the pictures in the book helpful, but beyond that, this book just looks nice on the shop bookshelf.

Disappointing.

2.0 out of 5 stars Invest your money elsewhere, May 3, 2010

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Kent Hutchins (New Zealand) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Jaguar XJ6: Series 1, 2 & 3 (Restoration Manuals) (Hardcover)

Good idea, but poorly executed. I spotted one glaring error immediately, author refers several times to door cards as leather when they are in fact vinyl and thus require completely different care. Too many pages devoted to a complete engine rebuild, not enough to restoration/repair of items more likely to need fixing on a car of this age. Rather than buying this and the Haynes service and repair manual, pool your money and buy the official workshop manual.