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; transmisson servicing and replacement; and suspension overhaul and replacement.
- ISBN10 0854299734
- ISBN13 9780854299737
- Publish Date 20 October 1997
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 10 June 2005
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Haynes Publishing Group
- Imprint J H Haynes & Co Ltd
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 216
- Language English