Hi

Is there ANY way to get a free example of a owners or repair's MANUAL?
The thing is that I'm trying to help a friend who has no English knowledge what so ever. He has bought a XJR-S (XJS that has been drilled to 6,0 liters at TWR) from -90. He knowes nothing about engines and I and my husband are going to help - though, our car type is more like Saab 900 =O)

I have been looking and looking for a manual, without succeeding.

Submitted by sodium@captain… on Wed, 01/15/2014 - 12:46

http://www.jagbits.com carries all the manuals on CDROM. so you should be able to order what you need there for a hundred bucks or so perhaps in the language your friend needs for the long term greater good.

I will caution that buying a twenty year old car that's been modified from it's factory configuration for high performance is buying a complex project that is going to require regular attention and maintenance. That either comes with a high price tag for paying other people to maintain the car or it comes with the TLC of an enthusiast. But the work is not optional even on a well maintained car.

Submitted by sodium@captain… on Wed, 01/15/2014 - 09:18

http://www.jagbits.com carries all the manuals on CDROM. so you should be able to order what you need there for a hundred bucks or so perhaps in the language your friend needs for the long term greater good.

I will caution that buying a twenty year old car that's been modified from it's factory configuration for high performance is buying a complex project that is going to require regular attention and maintenance. That either comes with a high price tag for paying other people to maintain the car or it comes with the TLC of an enthusiast. But the work is not optional even on a well maintained car.

Submitted by SE98-32482CJ on Tue, 01/14/2014 - 16:26

Henrietta Jaguar issued owners manuals in English, French, German, French (Canadian) Italian and possibly others. JCNA can help you secure one perhaps but unless a club member wishes to donate one to you free will be tough! Have you placed a classified ad for what you want. Remember to include the year of the car and what market it was sold in--it will matter. You will also need to find out the extent and specs. of the work TWR undertook on the car. best of Luck.