1978 XJ-6L

Thank you so much for the information. I guess it's time to buy some eye protection and start the tedious task of glue removal. The good news is that I've found absolutely no rust anywhere on the vehicle!

Leroy Gibson
1978 XJ-6L

Hi Leroy,
Your 78 is fuel injected. The Haynes manual for the ser2 is probably describing the earlier carburetted models. Only the last series 2 XJ6's were equipped with injection. Your's has Lucas - Bosch L-Jetronic electronic fuel injection. That's the same as found on all series 3 XJ6s. You might be better served by the Haynes manual for the ser3 cars when referring to the fuel system.

The rectangular aluminum box mounted in the trunk is the computer for the efi. You will also have one fuel pump mounted in the trunk (carbed cars have one in each tank.) The fuel filter is also located in the trunk.

Regarding your floors, I removed the glue residue from the floor panels on my 76 with an angle grinder and a heavy wire brush attachment. It's messy, but it'll do the job.

Have fun!

John Testrake
84 XJ, 76 XJ12L
Jaguar Association of Greater St. Louis

The questions continue. After removing the backseats, carpets, and insulation I'm now faced with the task of removing 25 year old dried glue from the frame. Any suggestions on an easy way to do this? Thank you for any assistance you can provide.

Leroy Gibson
1978 XJ-6L

Thank you. I actually decided on the Series 2 because there seem to be very few in my area and I like to be different. I'm located in San Antonio Texas. The look of the vehicle also might have had something to do with my decision :)

Not surprisingly, I already have a question, if I may. I removed the panels, insulation, and spare tire from the trunk. Basically everything so I could check out the frame for rust. There is a retangular silver metal box attached to the passenger side rear seat wall. My first guess is it has something to do with the fuel system but I can't find it in the Haynes automotive repair manual. Any idea what this is? I see the other fuel system related items in the spare tire area closer to the rear bumper.

I will be starting my search for a reputable Jaguar specialist this week. If you know of any in my area I would greatly appreciate their telephone number and/or address. Thank you.

Leroy Gibson
1978 XJ-6L

Welcome Leroy! 1978 XJ6L is probably my favorite year for a Series II since it's the first year they were fuel injected. Good luck and you'll find some very helpful people here.

Bill Jenkins
Jaguar Club of Southern New England