Seans jaguar tech pages jaguar efi ecu adjustment tool. Also recommended is downloading and reading kirby palm s book. Follow the links on that website to the xjslovers page and youll find links there for the book. After 30 years of maintaining, rebuilding, and overhauling cars and motorcycles, i felt fully competent to take on a jaguar. First download kirby palms book as mentioned above. It had been developed as the xkf, though it was very different in character from its predecessor.
Car will come with a printed copy of kirby palms experience in a book. Priorities have changed so hence the sale in the midst of the refresh. If you dont already have it, do a search for kirby palm xjs book. Experience in a book help for the jaguar xj s owner by kirby palm updated may 21, 2009 experience in a book help for the jaguar xj s owner by kirby palm compiled by an xj s owner, experience in a book is a unique type of automotive resource providing the sort of how to information not found in either owners handbooks or repair manuals. It survived the british leyland days, jaguars privatization and the takeover by ford, and is now much in demand as an affordable and practical classic car. This is an edited compilation of technical notes and tips on the xjs and v12. In general, it is written for those who do their own maintenance, although those who dont can still benefit from it. Also recommended is downloading and reading kirby palms book.
Compiled by an xjs owner, experience in a book is a unique type of automotive resource. Results include ads from the february, 2020 issue of hemmings motor news. I was fortunate enough to discover kirby palms experience in a book on the web which helped guide progress. First, there is a brief introduction of who i am if you share my interest in jaguar xjs automobiles, please visit my jaguar page i present an essay on keeping automobile windshields clear. Compiled by an xjs owner, experience in a book is a unique type of automotive resource providing the sort of howto information not found in either owners handbooks or repair manuals.
Xjs x27 kirby palm book download if anyone has a better manual post it. I am not a book dealer these are the books in my own reference library. The first thing i did when i heard about some of the problems with the v12 was down load the papers published by kirby palms survival guide for the xjs. I have had a 1989 v12 for about a year now and have had some problems with over heating. Does anyone have tips on other books as source for information on repa. The two resources combined make the xjs a relatively easy car to work on. The layout of the supplements get better with each update, but this is still a starting point. If youre willing to do your own work ownership is not only possible but affordable. The way the book has been set out and written is, and please forgive me, not so good. Having owned british autos in the past i knew what i was getting into with the jag before i bought one. The book of the jaguar xjs is physically beautifully made quality paper and print, an impressively solid hardback cover with traditional folded and stitched binding not this useless paperback binding for hardbacks which is encroaching into bookbinding. The jaguar xjs later the jaguar xjs is a luxury grand tourer produced by the british manufacturer jaguar. One common problem that was actually caused by maintaining your car too well is a plugged radiator. In short though, with the engine in closedloop operation pulling the loopback plug from the port adjacent to the feedback monitor port accomplishes this, but should only be done for the duration of the adjustment.
As was stated in another answer, jaguar is not a car noted for reliability. Owners of other model jaguars may also benefit, as much of the cars are similar. Supplement this book with kirby palms digital book on jaglovers. Experience in a book, so i wont duplicate it here at this time. The jaguar xjs was one of the finest grand touring cars of its era even if, when launched in 1975, it raised a few eyebrows. Just a couple of steps away from being the smooth cruiser the xjs is famous for. Although it never had quite the same sporting image, the xjs was a competent grand tourer. Experience in a book kirby palm, one of the cornerstones of the xjs list has complied a document. We will pass your inquiry on to the seller who will reply to you directly.
The xjs power steering pump is a standard gm saginaw unit. The adjustment procedure is covered in kirby palm s book, xjs. From here, you can read all about the book and then download it for free for printing on your own printer. Kirby palm has a on line free downloadable book to guide you through jaguar xjs v12 ownership. The xjs replaced the legendary etype or xke in september 1975, and was based on the xj saloon. See good deals, great deals and more on a used jaguar xjs in palm coast, fl. Free to a good home xjs v12 builds and project cars. What do you think of a used 1994 jaguar xjs 5 speed. Free to a good home xjs v12page 2 builds and project. Refer kirby palms fantastic book experience in a book 730 pages of experience, knowledge and tips on xjs. It is a free, 700 page living document many years developing. Source for reconditioned steering racks and differentials the parts train. Follow this link for kirby palm experience in a book.
Printed copy of experience in a book kirby palms jaguar xj. In short though, with the engine in closedloop operation pulling the loopback plug from the port adjacent to the feedback monitor port accomplishes this, but should only be done. New xjs owner and member jaguar clubs of north america. It has always involved me getting cold, getting cramp, emotionally descriptive, dirty, smelly and oily. Printed copy of experience in a book kirby palms jaguar xjs 731 pages and binder. Despite the reputation of jaguars of the 1970s as cars.
Jaguar xjs jaguar information resources owning and maintaining a jaguar can be an interesting challenge. By selecting a book, you agree to these conditions. I know of at least one person who solved most of his jaguar problems by putting a chevy drive train in his. If you have learned something about your jag that the rest of us should know, please write, call or send a message to. The car was reengineered in 1991 and renamed xjs, with a convertible waiting one year. Help for the jaguar xjs owner by kirby palm updated may.
Engine cooling problem 1989 jaguar xjs v12 two wheel drive automatic where is thermostat located on 1989 5. This book chronicles the experiences and solutions primarily from jaguar and v12 discussion lists of jaguar xjs and jaguar v12 engine owners worldwide. Printed copy of experience in a book kirby palms jaguar xjs. There are various topics here which are totally unrelated to each other. This is the official jaguar shop manual, with several supplements. Ive changed the gearbox fluid, filter and rear mount countless times on a v12. I was fortunate enough to discover kirby palm s experience in a book on the web which helped guide progress. Supplement this book with kirby palm s digital book on jaglovers. Help for the jaguar xj s owner by kirby palm this page is actively being worked on. Jaguar service manual seans jaguar xjs tech pages professional. Michael, the results of your compression check look ok. Follow the links on that website to the xjs lovers page and youll find links there for the book. The book can be downloaded for free, and page 492 describes how to fix it.
Help for the jaguar xjs owner by kirby palm updated may 19 2006. Link your active subscription or subscribe for instant access. Wish there was a photo of the engine bay i could send. Sep 02, 2010 kirby palm the guy who wrote the book for this model said to throw it away and to install an inline fuel filter. Experience in a book this is an edited compilation of technical notes and tips on the xjs and v12. Do not get a hess and eisenhardt conversion convertible. Its a compilation of the experience of hundreds of xjs owners. Just xjs pdf produced by letitia mace xclusively jaguar long, lean, green n mean was first published in xclusively jaguar news in 2009 and is.
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New, oem, aftermarket and performance auto parts tirerack. What do you think of a used 1994 jaguar xjs 5 speed manual. A lot of parts are available at places like rock auto, billterrys jags moss motors etc etc. Help for the jaguar xjs owner by kirby palm having owned several unusual automobiles, it occurred to me that one of the biggest problems of having an uncommon car is learning all the little nuances and quirks unique to that model. The first thing i did when i heard about some of the problems with the v12 was down load the papers published by kirby palm s survival guide for the xjs. Please dont call before noon on weekends or holidays. Jaguar xjs v12 collection rouge 1989 for sale classic. Compiled by an xj s owner, experience in a book is a unique type of automotive resource providing the sort of howto information not found in either owners handbooks or repair manuals. I think its absolutely essential to read through that book before ever buying a v12 jag. It lists every single known issue with these cars as well as both the right way and the cheap way to fix it.
Having owned several unusual automobiles, it occurred to me that one of the biggest. Jaguar xjs help by kirby palm free ebook download as pdf file. This book chronicles the experiences and solutions primarily from jaguar and v12 discussion lists of jaguar xjs and jaguar. Jaguar xjs automobiles, bicycling, badminton, opinions and what makes you a slob. Off topic, have you a copy of experience in a book. My 85 xjs caught fire i was driving to a friends house when suddenly smoke started pouring into the passenger compartment, vehicle still running and driving under my control, so i pull over to a stop and there is a fire in the engine compartment.
If you share my interest in jaguar xjs automobiles, please visit my jaguar page. Particularly with the temperature not at operating level the variations are ok considering cold pitons and rings and the level of compression exceeding 200psi, if anything, is a little high indicating carbon buildup. Kirby palms home page welcome to my humble home page. A good selection of accessories, mostly xjs motorcars ltd. A collectors guide, when the bodywork was revised for the 1991 model year the name of the car. Used jaguar xjs for sale in palm coast, fl autotrader. Where can you locate a repair manual for a jaguar xj6 92. Ive got one specific edition printed out and in a heavyduty metal hinged reference binder, as well as the current edition saved to disk as a pdf. This subsite of the jaglovers site is associated with the book experience in a book.
In general, it will be most helpful for those who do their own maintenance, although those who dont can still benefit from it. However, it is uncertain whether the jaguar system operates at the same pressure as a gm. As it happens, virtually every one of these cars has a frozen advance mechanism, this one included. For now, you can download a copy of the book on our old web site, here.