Positioning:
Essential resource for owners and enthusiasts of the classic Jaguar Mark 2 and its variants (240/340), enabling DIY maintenance and repair.
Competitors:
Other manufacturer-produced workshop manuals, Haynes manuals, or specialist Jaguar publications of the era.
Manual Advantages:
Provides factory-level detail, diagnostics, and procedures, often surpassing aftermarket manuals in accuracy and scope. PDF format offers convenience and portability.
Covered Models:
Jaguar Mark 2, 240, 340
Covered Years:
1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969
Covered Engines:
All Engine Types (2.4 Litre, 3.4 Litre, 3.8 Litre variants implied by model designations and era)
Covered Transmissions:
All Transmission Types (Manual and Automatic)
Estimated Page Count:
Hundreds of pages (typical for comprehensive workshop manuals of this era)
Type:
Workshop Service Repair Manual
Powertrain:
Engine Service/Repair, Transmission Service/Repair, Differential/Drive, Axle
Chassis And Suspension:
Brake System, Suspension, Steering, Chassis/Body
Electrical And Electronics:
Electrical System, Wiring Diagram, Engine Control System
Comfort And Convenience:
Cooling System, Fuel Injection/Fuel System, Emission System, Heater/Air Conditioning, Interior, Restraint System
Fuel System Details:
Fuel tank, fuel pump (mechanical or electric depending on year/engine), fuel lines, carburettor overhaul and tuning (SU HD6/CD175 or Zenith-Stromberg variants).
Cooling System Details:
Radiator, water pump, thermostat, hoses, fan (engine-driven), heater matrix, coolant capacities and flush procedures.
Electrical System Details:
Wiring diagrams for all circuits (lighting, ignition, starting, charging, instrumentation, accessories), Lucas dynamo/alternator charging systems, starter motor, ignition coil, distributor, spark plugs, battery specifications.
Maintenance:
General Maintenance, Periodic Lubrication, Service Intervals
Troubleshooting:
Troubleshooting, Diagnostic Procedures
Repair And Rebuild:
Disassembly, Assembly, Cleaning, Reinstallation, Detailed Repair Procedures, Step-by-Step Instructions
Engine Rebuild:
Detailed disassembly, inspection, measurement, and reassembly of engine components including cylinder head, pistons, crankshaft, camshaft, timing chain, main and con-rod bearings.
Transmission Repair:
Overhaul of manual gearboxes (including overdrive unit) and BorgWarner automatic transmissions, including torque specifications, clutch replacement.
Brake System Repair:
Front and rear disc brake caliper overhaul, pad replacement, fluid flushing, handbrake adjustment, brake servo operation.
Suspension And Steering Overhaul:
Kingpin replacement, trunnion lubrication/replacement, shock absorber servicing, steering box adjustment and overhaul, wheel alignment data.
Depth:
Comprehensive: Covers routine maintenance, diagnostics, and complete mechanical and electrical overhauls, mirroring factory service standards.
Engine Options:
Jaguar XK Straight-6 (variants: 2.4 Litre, 3.4 Litre, 3.8 Litre).
Typical Horsepower:
2.4L: ~112 bhp, 3.4L: ~210 bhp, 3.8L: ~220-230 bhp (specific output varied by tuning and year)
Typical Torque:
Varies significantly by engine displacement.
Fuel Delivery:
Carbureted (SU or Zenith-Stromberg) for most variants; Fuel Injection was not standard for the Mark 2 or its successors in this period.
Oil Change Interval:
Typically every 3,000 miles or 6 months (specific to engine type and oil used). Manual will detail exact recommendations.
Lubrication Points:
Regular chassis lubrication is critical. Manual will provide a detailed schedule and grease types.
Engine Oil Type:
Viscosity grades like 20W-50 or 10W-30 are common; the manual will specify the exact API service classification and viscosity for each engine variant.
Coolant Type:
Ethylene Glycol-based antifreeze with corrosion inhibitors. Manual will specify the correct mixture ratio and potentially specific Jaguar coolant part numbers.
Brake Fluid Type:
DOT 3 or DOT 4 glycol-based brake fluid. Manual will specify.
Common Wear Items:
Bushings (suspension, steering), Kingpins, Carburetor adjustments, Ignition system components, Cooling system hoses, Chrome trim degradation.
Potential Problems:
Rust ingress (especially sills, wheel arches), Lucas electrical component reliability, Overheating if cooling system is neglected.
