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Daimler 2.5 V8, 250 and Sovereign Service & Repair Manuals

Looking for a repair manual for your Daimler 2.5 V8, 250 or Sovereign? Discover here detailed shop manuals for DIY service and repairs on Daimler cars. Get step-by-step instructions for maintenance, troubleshooting, and parts replacement.

Jaguar XJ6, XJ & Sovereign / Daimler Sovereign - Series 1, 2 & 3 - 6-cyl (1968-Oct 1986) | Haynes Service and Repair Manual

Haynes Repair Manual covering the:
- Jaguar XJ6, XJ and Sovereign
- Daimler Sovereign Saloon and Coupé
Series 1, 2 and 3, also the Long Wheelbase and Vanden Plas.

Petrol engines: 6 cylinders - 2.8 L (2792 cc), 3.4 L (3442 cc) and 4.2 L (4235 cc), carburettor and injection. Manual and automatic transmissions.

Production years: 1968-10/1986.

Exclusions: This manual does not cover the XJ-S 3.6, The 12-cylinder models nor the new range which was introduced in October 1986.

This Haynes manual for the Jaguar XJ6 and Daimler Sovereign describes service and repair of the engine (distribution, belts, valves, camshaft, cylinder head, oil pump, seals and radiator).
It also includes procedures for the heater, fuel system, exhaust, starting and charging system.

Additionally this DIY guide describes work on the clutch, gearbox, driveshafts, braking system, suspension, steering gear, body, interior, and electrical system.

  • Step-by-step instructions with hundreds of detailed photos guide you through every job.
  • Based on a complete vehicle strip-down and rebuild.
  • Includes a maintenance schedule, technical specifications, torque wrench settings, and troubleshooting tables.
  • Clear and detailed wiring diagrams.

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Details:256 pages, 10.6 x 8.25 x 0.59 in (27 x 21 x 1.5 cm), paperback
Illustrations:hundreds of photos and drawings
Publisher:Haynes Publishing (GB, 2015)
Series:Haynes Service and Repair Manual (0242)
ISBN:9780857339638
Jaguar XJ6, XJ & Sovereign / Daimler Sovereign - Series 1, 2 & 3 - 6-cyl (1968-Oct 1986) | Haynes Service and Repair Manual (0242)

Jaguar XJ6, XJ & Sovereign / Daimler Sovereign - Series 1, 2 & 3 - 6-cyl (1968-Oct 1986)

Language: English

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Daimler 2 ½ Litre V8 and 250 Saloon - Official Service Manual

Official factory workshop manual (reprint) for maintenance and repair of the Daimler 2.5 V8 and 250 Saloon from the 1960s.

Covers the complete vehicle:
- engine (cylinder head, engine block, fuel system, ignition, lubrication, cooling, heater and exhaust)
- driveline (gearbox, propeller shaft, rear axle and differential)
- chassis (front axle, suspension, shock absorbers, steering system, brakes, servo unit, handbrake, wheel bearings and wheels)
- electrical system (battery, starter motor, dynamo / alternator, voltage regulator, headlamps, tail lights, turn signals, dashboard, windscreen wipers)
- body (welded components, bumpers, bonnet, fenders, doors, boot lid, fixed windows, window mechanisms, seats, dashboard, interior trim, interior lamps).

  • Clear, very detailed instructions with drawings, photos and specifications.
  • High-quality reprint.
  • This is the same technical manual as was used in the Daimler dealer's workshop at the time. Daimler reference: E1002/3.

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Details:276 pages, 11.6 x 8.25 x 0.71 in (29.5 x 21 x 1.8 cm), paperback
Illustrations:extensively illustrated
Publisher:The Daimler Company Ltd (GB, 2009)
ISBN:9781855208759
Daimler 2 ½ Litre V8 and 250 Saloon - Official Service Manual

Daimler 2 ½ Litre V8 and 250 Saloon - Official Service Manual

Language: English

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Jaguar XJ6 & Daimler Sovereign - Series 2 (1974-1979) - Official Repair Operation Manual

Official factory workshop manual (reprint) for maintenance and repair of the Daimler Sovereign and Jaguar XJ6 Series 2.

Production years: 1974-1979.

Covers the complete vehicle:
- engine (cylinder head, engine block, fuel system, ignition, lubrication, cooling, heater / air conditioning and exhaust)
- driveline (transmission, propeller shaft, rear axle and differential)
- chassis (front axle, suspension, shock absorbers, steering system, brakes, servo unit, handbrake, wheel bearings and wheels)
- electrical system (battery, starter motor, alternator, voltage regulator, headlamps, tail lights, turn signals, dashboard, windscreen wipers, electric windows)
- body (welded components, bumpers, bonnet, fenders, doors, boot lid, fixed windows, window mechanisms, seats, dashboard, interior trim, interior lamps).

  • Clear, very detailed instructions with drawings, photos and specifications.
  • High-quality reprint.
  • This is the same technical manual as was used in the Jaguar dealer's workshop at the time. Jaguar reference: E188/4.

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Details:398 pages, 11.2 x 8.25 x 0.94 in (28.5 x 21 x 2.4 cm), paperback
Illustrations:1069 drawings
Publisher:Jaguar Cars Ltd (GB, 1990)
ISBN:9781855200302
Jaguar XJ6 & Daimler Sovereign - Series 2 (1974-1979) - Official Repair Operation Manual

Jaguar XJ6 & Daimler Sovereign - Series 2 (1974-1979) - Official Repair Operation Manual

Language: English

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Jaguar XJ6 & Daimler Sovereign - Series 3 (up to August 1985) - Official Parts Catalogue

Official parts catalogue (reprint) for the Jaguar XJ6 Series 3 and Daimler Sovereign Series 3. Contains drawings (exploded views) and lists with parts numbers.

Production years: until 8/1985.

This is the same parts catalogue that was used in the Jaguar dealer's workshop at the time. Jaguar reference: RTC9885CF (08/1986).

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Details:354 pages, 11.4 x 8.25 x 0.79 in (29 x 21 x 2 cm), paperback
Illustrations:many drawings
Publisher:Jaguar Cars Ltd (GB, 1998)
ISBN:9781855202771
Jaguar XJ6 & Daimler Sovereign - Series 3 (up to August 1985) - Official Parts Catalogue

Jaguar XJ6 & Daimler Sovereign - Series 3 (up to August 1985) - Official Parts Catalogue

Language: English

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Jaguar XJ6 & Daimler Sovereign - Series 2 (1972-1979) - Official Parts Catalogue

Official parts catalogue (reprint) for the Jaguar XJ6 and Daimler Sovereign Series 2. Contains drawings (exploded views) and lists with parts numbers.

Production years: 1972-1979.

This is the same parts catalogue that was used in the Jaguar dealer's workshop at the time. Jaguar reference: RTC9883CA (01/1987).

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Details:400 pages, 11.4 x 8.5 x 0.87 in (29 x 21.5 x 2.2 cm), paperback
Illustrations:many drawings
Publisher:Jaguar Cars Ltd (GB, 1990)
ISBN:9781855200579
Jaguar XJ6 & Daimler Sovereign - Series 2 (1972-1979) - Official Parts Catalogue

Jaguar XJ6 & Daimler Sovereign - Series 2 (1972-1979) - Official Parts Catalogue

Language: English

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Daimler SP250 Sports Car - 2 ½ Litre V8 (1959-1964) - Official Spare Parts Catalogue

Official parts catalogue (reprint) for the Daimler SP250 Dart sports car with 2.5 litre V8-engine.

Production years: 1959-1964.

Contains drawings (exploded views) and lists with parts numbers. This is the same parts catalogue that was used in the Daimler dealer's workshop at the time. Daimler reference: D.5 (06/1964).

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Details:154 pages, 11 x 8.25 in (28 x 21 cm), paperback
Illustrations:many drawings
Publisher:The Daimler Company Ltd (GB, 2017)
ISBN:9781783181650
Daimler SP250 Sports Car - 2 ½ Litre V8 (1959-1964) - Official Spare Parts Catalogue

Daimler SP250 Sports Car - 2 ½ Litre V8 (1959-1964) - Official Spare Parts Catalogue

Language: English

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Daimler 2 ½ Litre V.8 and 250 Saloon (1962-1969) - Official Spare Parts Catalogue

Official parts catalogue (reprint) covering the Daimler models:
- 2.5 litre V8 (1962-1967)
- V8-250 Saloon (1967-1969).

Contains drawings (exploded views) and lists with parts numbers. This is the same parts catalogue that was used in the Daimler dealer's workshop at the time. Daimler reference: D.4.

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Details:340 pages, 11 x 8.25 in (28 x 21 cm), paperback
Illustrations:extensively illustrated with 180 drawings
Publisher:The Daimler Company Ltd (GB, 2017)
ISBN:9781855200098
Daimler 2 ½ Litre V.8 and 250 Saloon (1962-1969) - Official Spare Parts Catalogue

Daimler 2 ½ Litre V.8 and 250 Saloon (1962-1969) - Official Spare Parts Catalogue

Language: English

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Years covered: 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986