Development concentrate on the XJ started back , with first ideas going back even more than that. Therefore, having a protracted gestation amount of more than many years, Jaguar’s much-vaunted (when fresh) XJ would need to be good. But why this type of long wait around? Blame the energy crisis, a lack of financing and management, path from BL, and lastly booming sales from the older XJ through the s. The task was continually postponed until it lastly produced its debut in , where time its design was searching dated.
Despite its older looks the XJ was great to operate a vehicle, even though entry-level 2.9-litre single-cam direct 6 was breathless and lacked power. Afterwards 3.2-litre versions were vastly enhanced and have legitimate classic appeal.
The bigger six-cylinder XJs were an entertaining combination of old-school styling and leading edge dynamics. The initial 3.6-litre vehicles making use of their Tokyo-by-night dashboards were riddled with electric problems, once more denting Jaguar’s high quality image. But seeking Fords takeover and a considerable cash chance, the creases had been ironed out, culminating using the looks from the much-improved 4.0- and 3.2-litre automobiles appeared inside . They presented standard uprated electrics, even more torque and instrumentation.
Which improved refinement and effortlessness. Exactly the same fundamental car would continue steadily to produce the X alternate.
Jaguar Xj Servicing specs
Lubricants and liquids
Refer to Regular checks
Capacities
Engine oil
Including oil filtering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.0 litres
Cooling system
All choices (approximate):
From dry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 litres
Drain and fill up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.2 litres
Transmission
Automated transmission (approximate):
From dry:
3.2 litre super model tiffany livingston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.4 litres
3.6 and 4.0 litre models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.0 litres
Drain and fill up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.0 litres
Differential
All choices (approximate) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.1 litres
Cooling system
Antifreeze blend:
% antifreeze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Protection right down to -C (5F)
% antifreeze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Protection right down to -C (-F)
Note: Make reference to antifreeze producer for latest suggestions.
Ignition system
Spark plugs:
Type:
3.2 litre magic size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RCYCC
3.6 and 4.0 litre models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RC9YCC
Electrode distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.9 mm
*The spark plug gap quoted is the fact that recommended by Champ
because of their specified plug in the above list. If spark plugs of any type
should be fitted,
Brakes
Disk brake pad friction materials minimum thickness:
Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.0 mm
Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.0 mm
Handbrake footwear friction material least width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.5 mm
Handbrake adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . three to five 5 clicks
Torque wrench configurations Nm lbf foot
Auto transmission sump pan bolts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Auto transmission dipstick tube nut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spark plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . to to
Wheel nuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jaguar Xj Upkeep and minor maintenance tool kit
The various tools given with this list is highly recommended as the very least requirement if regular maintenance, servicing and small repair operations should be undertaken. We suggest the buy of mixture spanners (band one finish, open-ended another); although more costly than openended types, they do supply the benefits of both forms of spanner.
Combination spanners:
Metric – 8 to mm inclusive
Adjustable spanner – mm jaw (approx.)
Spark plug spanner (with silicone put) – petrol choices
Spark plug difference adjustment device – petrol choices
Group of feeler blades
Brake bleed nipple spanner
Screwdrivers:
Flat cutter – mm lengthy x 6 mm dia
Cross cutter – mm lengthy x 6 mm dia
Combination pliers
Hacksaw (junior)
Tyre pump
Tyre stress gauge
Oil can
Oil filter elimination tool
Fine emery fabric
Wire clean (little)
Funnel (moderate size)
Jaguar Xj Workshop Restoration and overhaul device kit
These equipment are virtually needed for anyone undertaking any main repairs to an automobile, and are extra to people given within the Upkeep and minor maintenance list. One of them list is really a comprehensive group of sockets. Although they are expensive, they’ll be discovered invaluable because they are therefore versatile – especially if numerous drives are contained in the established. We suggest the halfinch square-drive kind, as this is used with almost all proprietary torque wrenches.
The tools with this listing will sometimes have to be supplemented by tools through the Special listing:
Sockets (or even box spanners) to hide range inside previous listing (including Torx sockets)
Reversible ratchet drive (for use with sockets)
Extension item, mm (for make use of with sockets)
Universal shared (for use with sockets)
Torque wrench (for make use of with sockets)
Self-locking grips
Golf ball pein hammer
Soft-faced mallet (plastic material/aluminium or plastic)
Screwdrivers:
Flat cutting tool – lengthy & sturdy, brief (chubby),
and narrow (electricians) varieties
Mix blade Long & durable, and brief (chubby) types
Pliers:
Long-nosed
Part cutters (electricians)
Circlip (internal and exterior)
Cool chisel – mm
Scriber
Scraper
Centre-punch
Pin punch
Hacksaw
Brake line clamp
Brake/clutch bleeding package
Collection of twist drills
Steel guideline/straight-edge
Allen secrets (inc. splined/Torx kind)
Selection of documents
Wire brush
Axle stands
Jack (solid trolley or even hydraulic kind)
That is COMPLETE Technical / Assistance / Repair Guide for the JAGUAR XJ8 CAR. This addresses every section of the vehicle, in and out & is manufactured designed for this design & series. You should have no problem acquiring & restoring anything on your own vehicle. Download Jaguar Xj Workshop Fix Manual