Fixing Leaky Cruise Control Bellows on 1980-1987 Jaguar XJ6 and Most XJS Models If you own a 1980-1987 Jaguar XJ6 or most XJS models, you may encounter issues with the cruise control system due to a leaky rubber bellows. This component plays a crucial role in maintaining proper cruise control function, and leaks can lead […]
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Part Two: Understanding the Air Injection System
Part Two: Understanding the Air Injection System on 1981-1987 XJ6 and V12 XJS Jaguars In Part One, we discussed the emissions check valve and its role in the air injection system. Now, let’s take a step back and explore how the entire air injection system works on the 1981-1987 XJ6 Jaguars and V12 XJS models. […]
Part One: Understanding and Replacing the Emissions Check Valve
Part One: Understanding and Replacing the Emissions Check Valve on 1981-1987 XJ6 and V12 XJS Jaguars The emissions check valve (part number EBC10196) is a critical component of the air injection system found on 1981-1987 XJ6 Jaguars and all V12 XJS models. This system includes the familiar air injection pipes that screw into the top […]
DIY Tip: Replacing Your Jaguar’s Battery? Go Gel-Cell
DIY Tip: Replacing Your Jaguar’s Battery? Go Gel-Cell – No Leaks, No Spills, No Headaches If you’re in the market for a new battery for your Jaguar, especially if you own an XJS with its trunk-mounted setup, consider upgrading to a gel-cell battery like the Optima or Exide Orbital Select models. Why Choose Gel-Cell Batteries? […]
Fuel Hose on 1979-1987 XJ6 XJS
Ok, straight from the shop floor: This week’s tech bit is about the fuel supply hose line on a 1979-1987 XJ6 XJS. This fuel hose may touch the battery on its way to the fuel rail. We just had a car in the shop with a fuel supply hose that had been partially eaten away […]
Replacing Your Jaguar XJS V12 Two-Coil Single Ignition Coil
Replacing Single Ignition Coil vs. Two-Coil Setup on Jaguar XJS V12 (Lucas Ignition) If you own a Jaguar XJS V12 built before mid-1989, your car originally came equipped with a dual ignition coil setup. This design was intended to improve ignition performance by allowing faster coil charging at higher RPMs. However, maintaining this dual-coil system […]
XJS DIY Tip: Replace the Wiper Motor Rain Cover Before It Fails
The Jaguar XJS uses a plastic rain cover (shield) to protect the wiper motor from water, debris, and road splash. Over time, heat and age cause this plastic cover to become brittle and eventually disintegrate. When that happens, the wiper motor is left completely exposed to the elements. Once moisture gets into the motor, corrosion […]
Repairing XJS Master Cylinder Hoses Connected to the Brake Fluid Reservoir
Repairing XJS Master Cylinder Hoses Connected to the Brake Fluid Reservoir If you own a Jaguar XJS, you may notice brake fluid leaks caused by deteriorating rubber hoses connecting the master cylinder to the brake fluid reservoir. These hoses become brittle over time, leading to cracks and leaks that can damage your car’s paint if […]
Rear Hub Cracks
The pre-1988 XJ6 and the XJS have a problem with the outer hubs on the IRS unit. The lower pivot point has a tendency to crack (definition:The rear hub is the big aluminum unit that the rear wheel bolts up to). Check these periodically, cleaning them up if necessary in order to see clearly. A […]
Jaguar XJS and XJ6 Antenna Mast and Grommet Repairs
Fixing the Antenna Mast and Grommet on 1986+ XJS and 1988+ XJ6 Jaguars If your antenna isn’t extending or retracting properly on a 1986 or later Jaguar XJS or a 1988 or later XJ6, don’t worry – replacing the antenna mast and drive cable assembly is a simple and affordable DIY repair. What Goes Wrong […]
