Reference ValveChatter Entry 18 – Bonnet Reference Jaguar Service Manual – Bonnet hinge removal Removing the front bonnet makes it a lot easier to look at the engine and prepare for removing it. The bonnet is attached to two large hinges with two bolts each, and the hinge itself bolts......
Continue reading...Engine compression
Reference Jaguar Service Manual – Compression pressures Our engine number, BG 5941-8, has an 8-to-1 compression ratio (indicated by the last digit) which translates into a 155 psi specification. A compression test will indicate if valves or pistons are poorly seated, necessitating an engine overhaul. On the other hand, if the compression test......
Continue reading...Radio, wipers, rear view mirror
Radio At first inspection, it seemed like the AM/FM “solid state” radio in the center console, although not the popular Smiths Radiomobile installed in many Jaguars, was still original from 1961; but as evidence mounts from the disassembly progress, this may not be the case. The OEM radio installation featured......
Continue reading...Backlight (rear glass window)
Reference ValveChatter Entry 13 – Backlight Reference Jaguar Service Manual – Rear glass removal Reference Jaguar exploded view – Backlight The rear glass is set into a rubber moulding and fixed in place with a two-piece chrome finishing surround. The two chrome finishers are joined, and held in place, by upper and......
Continue reading...Fluids
With the engine compression test complete, all the fluids – engine oil, transmission oil, overdrive oil, rear axle oil, coolant, and brake/clutch fluids – can be drained. While waiting for the last drop, there was time to detail the drain plug and copper washer. The rear axle drain plug has......
Continue reading...Silencers and pipes
Reference ValveChatter Entry 19 – Exhaust Reference Jaguar Service Manual – Exhaust system Reference Jaguar exploded view – Exhaust system (3.4/3.8 version) Visual inspection of the exhaust system shows it to be relatively new and in very good condition, so it made sense to remove the down pipes, silencers (mufflers),......
Continue reading...Windscreen washer
Reference Jaguar Service Manual – Windscreen washing equipment Reference Jaguar exploded view – Windscreen washing Reference Screenjet data sheet Our Jaguar has the “older” Lucas window washer unit with the large glass reservoir and the mason-like jar top. The bottom of the glass says Made in Britain and the reservoir......
Continue reading...Petrol tank and pump
Petrol tank Reference ValveChatter Entry 42 – Fuel system components Reference Jaguar Service Manual – Petrol tank removal Reference Jaguar exploded view – Fuel system With the exhaust pipes out of the way, removing the petrol tank is relatively easy : remove filler cap (2) disconnect flexible pipe (12) disconnect......
Continue reading...Propeller shaft, rear gearbox mount
Reference ValveChatter Entry 19 – Propshaft Reference Jaguar Service Manual – Propeller shaft Reference Jaguar exploded view – Propeller shaft Propeller shaft In early Jaguar Mk2 models, the propeller shaft that connects the transmission/overdrive to the rear axle came in various configurations, depending on the type of transmission and engine......
Continue reading...Front bumper
Reference ValveChatter Entry 16 – Front bumper Reference Jaguar Service Manual – Front bumper removal Reference Jaguar exploded view – Front bumper The front bumper is attached at sides with an L-shaped bracket, and at two forward mounts with bolts that screw into captive nuts. All the mounting points were......
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