When did the Jaguar XJ6 series come out?
A two-door coupe was introduced in 1975, but door seals leaked, the body flexed, and it is rare today (production amounted to 6487 XJ6s, 1855 XJ12s). The final redesign of the original XJ occurred in 1980 with the Series III. Pininfarina raised the roof of the rear and smoothed out the rear fender line.
Who is the expert on the Jaguar XJ?
Ray Nierlich is a lifetime Jaguar expert, and has been Dr. Jaguar in Newport Beach for 25 years. A machinist who makes special tools when necessary, he views Jaguars with the exasperation associated with a beloved child with a sugar addiction. He’s used to crises. Nierlich says the Achilles heel of all years is head gasket sealing.
What kind of problem does the Jaguar XJ6 have?
If you hear a “pop,” never open the hood without a fire extinguisher. The 1975–78 XJ6s featured sticking Stromberg auto chokes, which melted catalytic converters. Inertia safety switches stranded owners. At the bottom of the barrel are the early S3 cars in 1980–81.
When did the Jaguar xj-40 replace the XJ12?
Pininfarina raised the roof of the rear and smoothed out the rear fender line. Quality control finally improved for 1982, when the excellent HE V-12 was introduced; before that it bordered on sabotage. The XJ-40 replaced the XJ6 for 1987, while the XJ12 soldiered on until 1991.
A two-door coupe was introduced in 1975, but door seals leaked, the body flexed, and it is rare today (production amounted to 6487 XJ6s, 1855 XJ12s). The final redesign of the original XJ occurred in 1980 with the Series III. Pininfarina raised the roof of the rear and smoothed out the rear fender line.
If you hear a “pop,” never open the hood without a fire extinguisher. The 1975–78 XJ6s featured sticking Stromberg auto chokes, which melted catalytic converters. Inertia safety switches stranded owners. At the bottom of the barrel are the early S3 cars in 1980–81.
When was the last redesign of the Jaguar XJ?
The final redesign of the original XJ occurred in 1980 with the Series III. Pininfarina raised the roof of the rear and smoothed out the rear fender line. Quality control finally improved for 1982, when the excellent HE V-12 was introduced; before that it bordered on sabotage.
Ray Nierlich is a lifetime Jaguar expert, and has been Dr. Jaguar in Newport Beach for 25 years. A machinist who makes special tools when necessary, he views Jaguars with the exasperation associated with a beloved child with a sugar addiction. He’s used to crises. Nierlich says the Achilles heel of all years is head gasket sealing.
What’s the difference between the Jaguar XJ6 and XJ12?
Quality control finally improved for 1982, when the excellent HE V-12 was introduced; before that it bordered on sabotage. The XJ-40 replaced the XJ6 for 1987, while the XJ12 soldiered on until 1991. Enthusiasts gravitate to the six-cylinder cars because they are easier to work on—and you will be working on them, so plan on it.
Where is the transmission on a Jaguar XJ6?
Transmissions are a four-speed automatic equipped with a lock-up torque converter. The transmission is mounted to the back of the engine, and power is transmitted to the fully independent rear axle through a two-piece propshaft.
Is there a left hand drive Jaguar XJ12?
All are R12 and must be converted to R134, unless you want to buy expensive Freon. No left-hand-drive four-speed cars were sold in the U.S. (partly because there’s nowhere to put your clutch foot—the wheel arch intrudes), and automatic transmissions are pretty dismal.
Where can I buy a 1987 Jaguar XJ6?
For sale at the St. Louis Car Museum is a beautifully kept, one owner 1986 Jaguar XJ6 Vanden Plas Sedan with only 33,000 actual… More Gateway Classic Cars of Atlanta is offering this 3-owner 1987 Jaguar XJ6. Powering this Jaguar is the numbers matching 6-cylinder engine and automatic transmission… More
Where can I buy a 1972 Jaguar XJ6?
Gateway Classic Cars St. Louis is proud to have for sale this 1972 Jaguar XJ6. Right away you notice how nice the body of this classic Jag is. The body lines are gorgeous and the fit and finish is
What was the purpose of the Jaguar XJ Series III?
Not surprising, since all of these cars were sold with an XJ6 badge on them. The Series III was originally intended as a stop-gap model; something to keep the wolves from the door while the replacement for the original (then 10-year-old design) was designed and built.
When did the Jaguar XJ6 series 2 come out?
This lovely Jaguar XJ6 4.2 coupe series 2 was supplied from new in 1975 in England. It remained there in the same hands for… More This 1973 Jaguar XJ6 was purchased by its most recent owner in 2018. During prior ownership the car was refurbished and enhanced, which included…
Quality control finally improved for 1982, when the excellent HE V-12 was introduced; before that it bordered on sabotage. The XJ-40 replaced the XJ6 for 1987, while the XJ12 soldiered on until 1991. Enthusiasts gravitate to the six-cylinder cars because they are easier to work on—and you will be working on them, so plan on it.
Pininfarina raised the roof of the rear and smoothed out the rear fender line. Quality control finally improved for 1982, when the excellent HE V-12 was introduced; before that it bordered on sabotage. The XJ-40 replaced the XJ6 for 1987, while the XJ12 soldiered on until 1991.
All are R12 and must be converted to R134, unless you want to buy expensive Freon. No left-hand-drive four-speed cars were sold in the U.S. (partly because there’s nowhere to put your clutch foot—the wheel arch intrudes), and automatic transmissions are pretty dismal.
What kind of transmission does a Jaguar XJ6 have?
Jaguar XJ6 Service and Repair Manual 3261 Jaguar XJ6 Models covered Jaguar XJ6 models with 3.2 litre (3239 cc), 3.6 litre (3590 cc) & 4.0 litre (3980 cc) six-cylinder in-line dohc petrol engines and automatic transmission
Not surprising, since all of these cars were sold with an XJ6 badge on them. The Series III was originally intended as a stop-gap model; something to keep the wolves from the door while the replacement for the original (then 10-year-old design) was designed and built.
Can a CD be removed from a Jaguar XJ8?
Same problem can occur in the 2003 – 2008 model XJ6/8 (X350 model). Captain Morgan’s repair works for that model too. I had the frustrating “CD Fault” message and found a CD was jammed half way across (so couldn’t remove the cassette box either).
Jaguar XJ6 Service and Repair Manual 3261 Jaguar XJ6 Models covered Jaguar XJ6 models with 3.2 litre (3239 cc), 3.6 litre (3590 cc) & 4.0 litre (3980 cc) six-cylinder in-line dohc petrol engines and automatic transmission
What kind of car was the Jaguar xj6c?
Jaguar had refined glamour down pat. If there was one thing this company’s founder and chairman demanded, it was that Jaguar cars had to have undeniable eyeball appeal–and from its earliest days, William Lyons made sure all his models did, whether they were sports cars, convertibles, luxury sedans, or any combination thereof–like the XJ6C.
Where can I buy a 1994 Jaguar XJ6?
Gateway Classic Cars of Philadelphia is presenting a 1994 Jaguar XJ6 for sale. Equipped with a 4.0 I6 DOHC engine and an automatic transmission. With 55,000 actual miles this Jaguar has plenty left…
When did the Jaguar XJ6 Coupe come out?
The XJ6 Coupe (1975-1977): The one Series II XJ which has become very collectable is the XJ Coupe, a low production, two door sedan. Sold for only three years starting in 1975, they were based on the short wheelbase XJ platform and came with either 6 and 12 cylinder engines.
Why are Jaguar XJ6 and XJ12 not worth more?
The V-12 is more difficult to maintain, and overheating issues were exacerbated by catalytic converters raising under-hood temperatures to crematorium levels. Rubber fuel hoses in the V never stood a chance. Ray Nierlich is a lifetime Jaguar expert, and has been Dr. Jaguar in Newport Beach for 25 years.
Gateway Classic Cars of Philadelphia is presenting a 1994 Jaguar XJ6 for sale. Equipped with a 4.0 I6 DOHC engine and an automatic transmission…. More