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Daimler Double Six repair manuals

A repair manual for your Daimler Double Six? Here are detailed shop manuals for DIY service and repairs on Daimler cars. They offer clear instructions for maintenance, troubleshooting, and parts replacement.

Jaguar XJ12, XJS & Sovereign / Daimler Double Six - 12-cylinder (1972-1988) | Haynes Service and Repair Manual

Haynes Repair Manual covering the:
- Jaguar XJ12, XJS and Sovereign
- Daimler Double Six (including the models Vanden Plas, XJSC and HE)
Series 1, 2 and 3.

Versions: Saloon (1972-1988), XJ Coupé (1972-1988) and XJS (1975-1985).

Petrol engines: V12 - 5.3 (5343 cc).

Exclusions: This manual does not cover the XJS Convertible.

This Haynes manual for the Jaguar XJ12, XJS and Sovereign / Daimler Double Six 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, it 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.

Product details

Details:256 pages, 27 x 21 x 1.9 cm / 10.6 x 8.25 x 0.75 in, paperback
Illustrations:hundreds of photos and drawings
Publisher:Haynes Publishing (GB, 2014)
Series:Haynes Service and Repair Manual (0478)
ISBN:9780857337443

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Repair manual: Jaguar XJ12, XJS & Sovereign / Daimler Double Six - 12-cylinder (1972-1988)

Jaguar XJ12, XJS & Sovereign / Daimler Double Six - 12-cylinder (1972-1988)

Language: English

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Jaguar XJ12 / Daimler Double Six - Series 2 (1973-1979) - Official Repair Operation Manual (Hard Cover)

Official factory workshop manual (reprint) for maintenance and repair of the Daimler Double Six and Jaguar XJ12 Series 2.

Production years: 1973-1979.

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, 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: E190/4 (1979).

Product details

Author:British Leyland Limited
Details:360 pages, 29.5 x 21.5 x 2.2 cm / 11.6 x 8.5 x 0.87 in, hardback
Illustrations:profusely illustrated
Publisher:Brooklands Books (GB, 1992)
ISBN:9781855201408

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Repair manual: Jaguar XJ12 / Daimler Double Six - Series 2 (1973-1979) - Official Repair Operation Manual (Hard Cover)

Jaguar XJ12 / Daimler Double Six - Series 2 (1973-1979) - Official Repair Operation Manual (Hard Cover)

Language: English

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Jaguar XJ12 - Series 3 / Daimler Double Six - Series 3 (August 1985 onwards) - Official Parts Catalogue

Official parts catalogue (reprint) for the:
- Jaguar XJ12 - Series 3
- Daimler Double Six - Series 3.

Production years: since 08/1985.

Contains drawings (exploded views) and lists with parts numbers. This is the same parts catalogue that was used in the Jaguar / Daimler dealer's workshop at the time. Jaguar reference: RTC9898CA (11/1987).

Product details

Details:440 pages, 29.5 x 21 cm / 11.6 x 8.25 in, paperback
Illustrations:numerous drawings
Publisher:Jaguar Cars Ltd (GB, 2017)
ISBN:9781783180592

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Repair manual: Jaguar XJ12 - Series 3 / Daimler Double Six - Series 3 (August 1985 onwards) - Official Parts Catalogue

Jaguar XJ12 - Series 3 / Daimler Double Six - Series 3 (August 1985 onwards) - Official Parts Catalogue

Language: English

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Years: 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988


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