Does anyone have any information about adding an alternator, power steering pump and air conditioning compressor, particularly in regards to pulleys, brackets, etc? I am also interestsed in recommendations for brands of the above accessories. thanks, Nick

Submitted by jam@ispwest.com on Sat, 02/21/2004 - 18:40

1)
I am also interested in changing to an alternator in a 3.8S. I will have the original Lucas alternator from my XJ-6, can I use that one? (I am installing John's Cars GMALT 94 amp kit in my XJ). what needs to be done
in the wiring?

2)
Also: what about Rack & Pinion ? Is there a Kit already developed for the 3.8S ?

3)
On the subject of adding A/C to a 3.8S that doesn't have it, I can offer some information: I found a site which developed and sells a complete kit for the MK-2 and the 3.8S: http://www.mrjaguar.com The owner's name is Rock Browning. The price is $1,995.00 for the kit and they install it if you want. However, I did not like that for some reason the battery in his MK-2 was moved to the trunk/boot, I don't know if it has anything to do with the A/C Kit installation, but regardless, I don't want to put the battery in the trunk, so we will see later in May when I plan to install the kit.

you can write to: "Rock Browning" rockbatmrjaguar.com> for more details.

Submitted by flynp170@cable… on Thu, 07/24/2003 - 22:46

George,
Thanks for the info. I've purchased an after market a/c system for the Mark 2/S type and the power steering sector on this S type is from a 1967 420 with the pump driven off the back of the generator. So if I am going to add an alternator I need a separate power steering pump plus some guidance on what goes where i.e. alternator on top or a/c compressor on top. Anyway, thanks for your help, Nick

Submitted by SE98-32482CJ on Wed, 07/23/2003 - 22:31

I happen to have all of the development drawings for a 3.8s for adding AC by Hornburg. Ad far as PS is concerned that car does not need it. It looses feel at speed.

George Camp