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Jaguar E Type 3.8 and 4.2 repair manuals

Find the best Jaguar E Type 3.8 and 4.2 repair manuals here. Detailed step-by-step guides for easy DIY service and repairs on Jaguar sports cars. Clear instructions for maintenance, troubleshooting, and parts replacement.

Jaguar E Type 3.8 & 4.2 - All 6-cylinder models (1961-1972) | Haynes Owners Workshop Manual

Haynes Classic Repair Manual for the Jaguar E Type Roadster, Coupé and Coupé 2+2.

Petrol engines: 3.8 (3781 cc) and 4.2 (4235 cc) 6 cylinders.

Production years: 1961-1972.

Exclusions: This manual does not cover the V-12 models.

This Haynes manual for the Jaguar E Type 6-cylinder sports cars describes service and repair of the engine (valves, camshaft, cylinder head, oil pump, seals and radiator).
It also includes procedures for the cooling system, ventilation, fuel system, exhaust, starting and charging system. Additionally, it describes work on the clutch, gearbox, driveshafts, braking system, suspension, steering gear, body, interior, and electrical system.

  • Step-by-step instructions with hundreds of detailed photos guide you through every job.
  • Based on a complete vehicle strip-down and rebuild.
  • Includes a maintenance schedule, technical specifications, torque wrench settings, and troubleshooting tables.
  • Clear and detailed wiring diagrams.

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Details:256 pages, 27 x 21 x 1.2 cm / 10.6 x 8.25 x 0.47 in, paperback
Illustrations:hundreds of photos and drawings
Publisher:Haynes Publishing (GB, 2013)
Series:Haynes Owners Workshop Manual (0140)
ISBN:9780857336125

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Cover repair manual Jaguar E Type 3.8 & 4.2 - All 6-cylinder models (1961-1972)

Jaguar E Type 3.8 & 4.2 - All 6-cylinder models (1961-1972)

Language: English

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Jaguar E-type - 3.8 and 4.2 litre (1961-1972) | Autobooks Owners Workshop Manual

Autobooks repair manual for the Jaguar E-Type models:
- 3.8 litre (1961-1965)
- 4.2 litre (1964-1968) and 4.2 litre Series 2 (1968-1971)
- 4.2 litre 2+2 (1966-1968), 4.2 litre 2+2 Series 2 (1968-1971) and 4.2 litre 2+2 Series 3 (1971-1972).

This Autobooks Manual for the Jaguar E-Type provides comprehensive step-by-step instructions for work on the 3.8 and 4.2 litre engines, fuel system, ignition and cooling.
Covers also the clutch, gearbox, rear axle, front and rear suspension, steering gear, brakes, the electrical system and the body.

  • Includes tables with detailed service data and torque specifications.
  • Complete with wiring diagrams.

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Author:Autobooks
Details:196 pages, 23.5 x 19 x 1 cm / 9.25 x 7.5 x 0.39 in, paperback
Illustrations:numerous photos, drawings and exploded views
Publisher:Veloce Press (USA, 2002)
Series:Autobooks Owners Workshop Manual
ISBN:9781588500397

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Cover repair manual Jaguar E-type - 3.8 and 4.2 litre (1961-1972)

Jaguar E-type - 3.8 and 4.2 litre (1961-1972)

Language: English

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Jaguar - Tous modèles XK : XK, Mk VII, Mk II, S et E-Type (1948-1971) | Les Archives du Collectionneur ADC 3

Workshop manual from the French series "Les Archives du Collectionneur" (nr. 3). Describes maintenance and repair of the following Jaguar models:
- XK 120, XK 140, XK 150
- Mk VII
- MK II 2.4, 3.4, 3.8 litre
- S 3.4 and 3.8 litre
- 240, 340, 420
- Mk X
- Type E (only 6-cylinder engines).

Production years: 1948-1971.

This manual on a wide range of classic Jaguar models from the years 1948-1971 is based on the original editions of the Revue Technique Automobile.
Describes maintenance and repair of engine, clutch, gearbox, front and rear axles, suspension, wheel hubs, brakes, steering and the electrical system.

  • Complete with wiring diagrams.
  • Also includes information on the history of these cars and model changes.

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Details:146 pages, 27 x 21 cm / 10.6 x 8.25 in, paperback
Illustrations:numerous photos and drawings
Publisher:ETAI (F, )
Series:Les Archives du Collectionneur (ADC 3)
ISBN:9782726899083

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Jaguar - Tous modèles XK : XK, Mk VII, Mk II, S et E-Type (1948-1971)

Language: French

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