Hello,

I would like to purchase an easy to follow and understand repair and maintenance manual for my 1995 XJS Convertible. Since there are many options out there, can anyone recommend one over the other? Should I go with a DVD/CD or written manual?

Thanks in advance for any input!

Martin

Submitted by bonnettoboot@e… on Sat, 09/30/2006 - 00:51

Books look much better on a shelf and, they open up easily and always. I just happen to have 1 set each of Jaguar official ( green plastic folders) manuals available for the ; A) XJ6 2.9/3.6 engines; B)XJ6 4.0 engine; C) XJS 3.6/5.3 engines. naturally they are for sale Jaguar affectionado and etc.

Submitted by CaptDMO@AOL.com on Fri, 09/29/2006 - 17:27

I always prefer the paper version. One can make notes in the margins(like the reed type/ hall effect trigger board upgrade), The book can rest on a fender without too much fear, and paper recipts sit there nicely 'til they go into "the book", and contact info/autographs go nicely on the inside covers.
If one has a PC or laptop "to spare" for greasy fingers the cd may be the way to go. Just keep a seperate file and disc for notes. I suppose printing enlarged electric schematics(for us vision impared folk)at the copy shop may be a bit easier from a CD.
60 MkIX
72 XKE V12 2+2
78 Series2 XJ12L

Submitted by rcmaury@bellso… on Fri, 09/29/2006 - 14:38

You did not mention if it was a 6 or 12 cylinder. The CD is the best deal as the written manuals are bulky and expensive. Jaguar part number for the 6 cylinder is JHM-1143 and the 12 is JHM-1176. They are under $30.00 each. The written manual is a 5 volume set and usually brings $200.00 when you can find them.