Years Covered:
1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967
Vehicle Type:
Four-door sports saloon
Manual Scope:
Vehicle-specific service and repair data for this exact model
Target Audience:
Owners with basic mechanical skills and independent service professionals
Content Level:
Same specifications and procedures used by authorised dealer service departments
Assumed Skill Level:
A bit of basic mechanical knowledge is enough to follow the text
Writing Style:
Accurate, clear and concise text combined with illustrations
Ownership Benefit:
Lets an owner discuss repairs more knowledgeably with a technician
Value:
Pays for itself on the first oil change, spark plug change, or air filter service
Manual Type:
Service Repair Workshop Manual
Written By:
Written by the manufacturer for this vehicle
Completeness:
All major topics covered complete
Instruction Style:
Step-by-step instructions with diagrams and illustrations
Wiring Schematics:
Included
Page Count:
N/A - not stated in the listing
File Format:
PDF digital download
Delivery:
Instant download after purchase
Usage:
Used by mechanics around the world
General Information:
Complete coverage with step-by-step instructions
Engine Mechanical System:
Service, repair and troubleshooting procedures
Engine Electrical System:
Service, repair and troubleshooting procedures
Emission Control System:
Service and repair instructions
Fuel System:
Service, repair and troubleshooting procedures
Clutch System:
Service, repair and troubleshooting procedures
Manual Transaxle System:
Manual gearbox service chapter
Automatic Transaxle System:
Automatic gearbox service chapter
Driveshaft and Axle:
Service, repair and troubleshooting procedures
Suspension System:
Service, repair and troubleshooting procedures
Steering System:
Service, repair and troubleshooting procedures
Restraint System:
Coverage per the manual chapter list
Brake System:
Full service and repair instructions
Body - Interior and Exterior:
Service and repair procedures
Body Electrical System:
Service, repair and troubleshooting procedures
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning:
Service and repair procedures
Repair Instructions:
Step-by-step directions for every covered system
Diagrams:
Illustrations and diagrams throughout
Wiring Schematics:
Included for electrical diagnosis
Specifications:
Complete repair specifications
Troubleshooting:
Guidance to diagnose and repair faults
File Format:
PDF (searchable, bookmarked, zoomable)
Compatibility:
Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android — any device with a PDF reader
Requirements:
A PDF reader application (e.g. Adobe Acrobat Reader, free)
Searchability:
Fully text searchable for fast lookup of any topic
Print Quality:
High-resolution digital pages, printable at full clarity
Binding Type:
N/A — digital download, no physical binding
Paper Type:
N/A — digital download, no physical paper
2.4-Litre:
2483 cc XK six-cylinder petrol (entry engine)
3.4-Litre:
3442 cc XK six-cylinder petrol
3.8-Litre:
3781 cc XK six-cylinder petrol (from 1963)
Engine Family:
Jaguar XK twin-cam inline-six
Fuel System:
SU carburettors (era standard); see manual for tune data
Exact Output Figures:
N/A - see the manual for verified data
Manual Gearbox:
4-speed manual, optional overdrive
Automatic Option:
3-speed automatic (Borg-Warner unit)
Drivetrain:
Rear-wheel drive
Rear Axle:
Live rear axle on semi-elliptic leaf springs (era layout)
Clutch System:
Complete clutch service chapter
Manual Transaxle:
Manual gearbox chapter
Automatic Transaxle:
Automatic gearbox chapter
Driveshaft and Axles:
Complete driveshaft and axle chapter
Body Electrical System:
Complete body electrical chapter
Engine Electrical System:
Complete engine electrical chapter
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning:
Dedicated HVAC service chapter
Instrumentation:
Full instrument panel with standard Chronograph-style clocks (period feature)
Infotainment:
N/A - era vehicle, period radio only
Digital PDF:
Searchable file for any PDF reader
Diagrams:
Wiring schematics for electrical work
Service Procedures:
Full service instructions for all major systems
Specifications:
Factory specifications and procedures included
Example Tasks:
Oil changes, spark plug changes and air filter service are covered tasks
Tune-Up Data:
Carburettor and ignition settings in the manual
DIY Friendly:
Written for owners doing their own servicing
Workshop Use:
Also used by professional mechanics worldwide
Formal Awards:
N/A - not recorded for this model
Motorsport Legacy:
Mark 2 saloons raced successfully in 1960s touring car racing
Cultural Legacy:
Famous as the classic British police pursuit car and as TV's Inspector Morse Jaguar
Collector Interest:
One of the most collected classic Jaguar saloons
