This restoration manual covers all Jaguar XJ6 Series 1, 2, and 3 models. With the aid of more than 900 photos, illustrations, and text aimed at the do-it-yourselfer, this book tells you:

• How to Strip Down and Rebuild an XK Engine, with Tuning Hints and Tips.
  
• How to Renovate Bodywork, Including the Renewal of Major Panels and Repainting.
  
• How to Renovate Interiors, Including Seat Repairs.
  
• What to Look for When Buying a Project Vehicle and the Pitfalls to Avoid.
  
• How to Give New Life to Mechanical and Electrical Components, Including Automatic Tranmsission Overhaul.
  
• How to Plan and Carry Out DIY Modifications.
  
• Jaguar XJ6 History.

Table of Contents:

Acknowledgements | Introduction.

1. HERITAGE: Jaguar XK Saloons up to Mk X and S-Type | Jaguar XJ6 History: Series 1, Series 2, Series 3 | A Classic Coupe | Jaguar XK Saloon Production Details | XJ6 Technical Specifications | Identify Your XJ6.

2. PREPARATION: Dismantling and Space | Workshop Procedures and Safety First | Raising Your Jaguar Safely | The NBN Chassis Tilter | Tools and Equipment | Buying Spares.

3. BUYING AN XJ6: Buyer Beware! | Where to Start | Which Model? | Bodywork, Electrics and Interior | Engine, Exhaust, Emissions, Air-Conditioning and Transmission | Brakes, Steering, Suspension, Wheels and Tires | Accessories, Modifications and Insurance | Road Testing | Doing the Deal.

4. BODYWORK: Hints and Tips | Bodywork Basics | Welding | Removing and Replacing a Rotten Sill and Rear Wheel Arch | Replacing/Repairing a Front Crossmember | Removing the Bonnet and Grille | Headlamps, Side Lamps and Indicators | Removing Front and Rear Doors | Removing the Front Wing | Fuel Tank Removal | Windscreen Removal, Wipers, Wiper Motor and Washer Motor | Dealing with Rust.

5. PAINTING AND FILLING: Abrasives Guide | Aerosol Paint Spraying | Putting on Paint | Using Filler.

6. UNDER THE BONNET: Removing the Engine and Gearbox | Engine Stripdown and Rebuild | Fuel?Carburation and Fuel Injection | The Cooling System | The Exhaust System.

7. TRANSMISSION: Automatic Transmission Specifications | Stripdown and Rebuild of Automatic Gearbox and Torque Converter | Rear Clutch Drum | Front Clutch Rebuild | Manual Transmission and Clutch | Propeller Shaft and Universal Joint | Rear Hubs.

8. BRAKES, SUSPENSION AND STEERING: Brake Discs, Calipers, Pads and Pistons | Front Wheel Bearings | Removing and Replacing Flexible Hoses | Rigid Brake Lines | Master Cylinder | Brake Servo Unit | Rear Discs, Pads and Calipers, and Handbrake | Bleeding the Brakes | Front Suspension | Rear Suspension | Steering.

9. WHEELS AND TIRES: Buying Wheels | Refurbishing Alloy Wheels | Original Tire Specifications.

10. THE INTERIOR: Door Trim Panels | Carpets | Seats | Cleaning and Treating Leather Trim | Seat Diaphragm | Wooden Trim | Stain Removal Guide | Seat Belts.

11. SECURITY: Thatcham | Sold Secure | Getting Physical | Electronics | Wheels and Tires.