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. […]
Category: XJ6
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 […]
Changing the Series III XJ6 Headlamps – 7″ Conversion
How to Convert XJ6 Headlamps to Seven-Inch Headlamps If you own a Series III Jaguar XJ6 and want to restore its original European headlamp look, a seven-inch headlamp conversion is a great project. Here’s a guide to help you complete the conversion and give your Jaguar a more refined appearance. Background: Why the Conversion is […]
Jaguar XJ6 Stuck Headlamp Relay
How to Fix a Stuck Headlamp Relay on a Jaguar XJ6 If your Jaguar XJ6’s headlights are stuck on high or low beams and won’t switch modes, the issue is likely with the headlamp relay. Here’s how to identify and fix the problem. What Is the Headlamp Relay? The headlamp relay is a silver box, […]
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 […]
“Whooshing” Fuel Tanks in Series III XJ6 Jaguars
To fix the issue with the fuel vapor recovery system in your Series III XJ6 Jaguar, you need to address a common problem that can lead to a vacuum buildup in the fuel tank. Here’s a step-by-step explanation of the issue and how to resolve it: Understanding the Problem The Series III XJ6 Jaguar is […]
Enabling the fog light position on the XJ6 headlamp switch
U.S. Series III owners (1979-1987 XJ6). No doubt by now you’ve noticed that the fourth position on the headlight switch, marked “FOG” is unavailable, until now. The FOG position is a snap to enable. Just remove the bezel. If you look carefully you will see a small C clip at the base of the shaft. […]
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 XJ8, XK8, XJ6 interior rear view mirror removal and installation
Be extraordinarily careful when replacing the rearview mirror on the XJ8, XK8, and XJ6 as the windshield can crack very easily. I did it (see below) but would recommend taking it to a windshield installer and have the old mirror removed and new one installed. The procedure is gut-wrenching and nerve-racking. Here goes: Remove the […]
Manual Sunroof Operation on Series III XJ6 Jaguars
As a Jaguar parts expert, I can confirm that the sunroof on your Series III XJ6 is designed to be manually operated in the event of a motor failure. Jaguar provides a special handle for this purpose, which allows you to open and close the sunroof manually. This handle connects directly to the sunroof motor […]
