Taking vehicle glass out is quite easy — just cut the seal with a box cutter — and lift up. Putting back the front windscreen and the rear backlight requires a lot more expertise and skill. After cleaning the glass and chrome strips, a new seal is placed around the...
Continue reading...Wipers back to square 1
Wiper rotating posts are symmetrical, so it is possible to orient wiper arms pointing to the left or right side. US exports typically have wipers mounted on the left side (top illustration) which somewhat obstructs the driver’s view. An alternative is shown in illustrations A and B (for RHD and...
Continue reading...Door latches and locks
How it works XJ6 door latching and locking employs a rectangular block mounted on the outside of the door edge that latches onto a U-shaped striker bar screwed into to the opposing door frame. Striker bar hold As the door is closed, the striker moves toward the latch inside the...
Continue reading...Maintenance
Every 5000 miles inspect undercarriage for loose fittings, damage check for oil, gas, hydraulic, coolant leaks check brake reservoir level check windshield washer reservoir level check power steering reservoir level check coolant reservoir level check engine oil level check transmission fluid level check differential (final drive) oil level check drive...
Continue reading...Owner Handbook
Owner Handbook for the 2020 Jaguar XJ LS3 restomod! This is a sample of the first 30 pages.
Continue reading...XJ6 modified specifications
The following table lists the present specifications of our 1972 XJ6 restomod (pending information indicated by 💡 symbol).
Continue reading...No heat mystery
Diagnosis Air conditioning in the bespoke HVAC system has worked beautifully, but after installation was completed, there was no heat whatsoever! Since the entire HVAC design is highly customized, a diagnosis required looking at the entire setup. The first step involved verifying that the basic coolant plumbing was properly installed....
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