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Jaguar E Type 3.8 & 4.2 Service & Repair Manuals

A repair manual for your Jaguar E Type 3.8 or 4.2? Browse the best workshop manuals for service and repair of your Jaguar. Step-by-step instructions for maintenance, troubleshooting, and parts replacement. Ideal guides for DIY mechanics and professionals.

Jaguar E Type 3.8 & 4.2 - All 6-cylinder models (1961-1972) | Haynes Owners Workshop Manual

Haynes Classic Repair Manual for the Jaguar E Type Roadster, Coupé and Coupé 2+2.

Petrol engines: 6 cylinders - 3.8 (3781 cc) and 4.2 (4235 cc).

Production years: 1961-1972.

Exclusions: This manual does not cover the V-12 models.

This Haynes manual for the Jaguar E Type 6-cylinder sports cars describes service and repair of the engine (valves, camshaft, cylinder head, oil pump, seals and radiator).
It also includes procedures for the cooling system, ventilation, 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 0.47 in (27 x 21 x 1.2 cm), paperback
Illustrations:hundreds of photos and drawings
Language:English (technical dictionaries in 19 languages are available for free download here)
Publisher:Haynes Publishing (GB, 2013)
Series:Haynes Owners Workshop Manual (0140)
ISBN:9780857336125
Jaguar E Type 3.8 & 4.2 - All 6-cylinder models (1961-1972) | Haynes Owners Workshop Manual (0140) | Haynes (GB)

Jaguar E Type 3.8 & 4.2 - All 6-cylinder models (1961-1972)

Language: English

Jaguar E-Type - 3.8 an 4.2 litre - Series 1 and 2 - Official Service Manual (Soft Cover)

Official factory workshop manual (reprint) for maintenance and repair of the Jaguar E-Type, 3.8 and 4.2 litre, Series 1 and 2.

This is the same technical manual that was used in the Jaguar dealer's workshop at the time. Jaguar references: E123/8 + E123B/3 + E156/1.

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Details:800 pages, 10.8 x 8.5 x 1.65 in (27.5 x 21.5 x 4.2 cm), paperback
Illustrations:many drawings
Language:English
Publisher:Jaguar Cars Ltd (GB, 1993)
ISBN:9781855200203
Jaguar E-Type - 3.8 an 4.2 litre - Series 1 and 2 - Official Service Manual (Soft Cover) | Jaguar

Jaguar E-Type - 3.8 an 4.2 litre - Series 1 and 2 - Official Service Manual (Soft Cover)

Language: English

Jaguar 4.2 Litre E-Type - Series 2 (1969-1971) - Operating, Maintenance and Service Handbook

Official owner's handbook for the Jaguar E-Type 4.2 Series 2. Describes operation, instruments, use, service intervals, routine maintenance, identification, specifications, etc.

Production years: 1969-1971.

This is the original instruction handbook that came with every new car. Jaguar reference: E.154/5.

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Details:80 pages, 6.5 x 8.7 x 0.31 in (16.5 x 22 x 0.8 cm), paperback
Illustrations:extensively illustrated
Language:English
Publisher:Jaguar Cars Ltd (GB, 1987)
ISBN:9781869826499
Jaguar 4.2 Litre E-Type - Series 2 (1969-1971) - Operating, Maintenance and Service Handbook | Jaguar

Jaguar 4.2 Litre E-Type - Series 2 (1969-1971) - Operating, Maintenance and Service Handbook

Language: English

Jaguar E-Type 4.2 & 2+2 - Series 1 (1965-1967) - Operating, Maintenance and Service Handbook

Official owner's handbook for the Jaguar E-Type 4.2 and 2+2 Series 1. Describes operation, instruments, use, service intervals, routine maintenance, identification, specifications, etc.

Production years: 1965-1967.

This is the original instruction handbook that came with every new car. Jaguar reference: E131/6.

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Details:81 pages, 9.25 x 6.7 x 0.39 in (23.5 x 17 x 1 cm), paperback
Illustrations:extensively illustrated
Language:English
Publisher:Jaguar Cars Ltd (GB, 1987)
ISBN:9781869826383
Jaguar E-Type 4.2 & 2+2 - Series 1 (1965-1967) - Operating, Maintenance and Service Handbook | Jaguar

Jaguar E-Type 4.2 & 2+2 - Series 1 (1965-1967) - Operating, Maintenance and Service Handbook

Language: English

Jaguar E-Type 3.8 - Series 1 - Operating, Maintenance and Service Handbook

Official owner's handbook for the Jaguar E-Type 3.8 Series 1. Describes operation, instruments, use, service intervals, routine maintenance, identification, specifications, etc.

This is the original instruction handbook that came with every new car. Jaguar reference: E122/7.

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Details:78 pages, 9.25 x 6.7 x 0.39 in (23.5 x 17 x 1 cm), paperback
Illustrations:extensively illustrated
Language:English
Publisher:Jaguar Cars Ltd (GB, 1989)
ISBN:9781870642927
Jaguar E-Type 3.8 - Series 1 - Operating, Maintenance and Service Handbook | Jaguar

Jaguar E-Type 3.8 - Series 1 - Operating, Maintenance and Service Handbook

Language: English

Jaguar E-Type 4.2 - Series 1 (1965-1968) - Official Spare Parts Catalogue

Official parts catalogue (reprint) for the Jaguar E-Type 4.2 Series 1. Contains drawings (exploded views) and lists with parts numbers.

Production years: 1965-1968.

This is the same parts catalogue that was used in the Jaguar dealer's workshop at the time. Jaguar reference: J37 (11/1965).

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Details:308 pages, 10.6 x 8.5 x 0.67 in (27 x 21.5 x 1.7 cm), paperback
Illustrations:many drawings
Language:English
Publisher:Jaguar Cars Ltd (GB, 1992)
ISBN:9781870642118
Jaguar E-Type 4.2 - Series 1 (1965-1968) - Official Spare Parts Catalogue | Jaguar

Jaguar E-Type 4.2 - Series 1 (1965-1968) - Official Spare Parts Catalogue

Language: English

Jaguar E-Type 3.8 (1961-1964) - Spare Parts Catalogue

Official parts catalogue (reprint) for the Jaguar E-Type 3.8, Open and Fixed Head Coupé. Contains drawings (exploded views) and lists with parts numbers.

Production years: 1961-1964.

This is the same parts catalogue that was used in the Jaguar dealer's workshop at the time. Jaguar reference: J30 (08/1961).

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Details:334 pages, 10.8 x 8.7 x 0.75 in (27.5 x 22 x 1.9 cm), paperback
Illustrations:many drawings
Language:English
Publisher:Jaguar Cars Ltd (GB, 1988)
ISBN:9781869826314
Jaguar E-Type 3.8 (1961-1964) - Spare Parts Catalogue | Jaguar

Jaguar E-Type 3.8 (1961-1964) - Spare Parts Catalogue

Language: English

Jaguar E-Type 4.2 - Series 2 Grand Touring Models (1969-1971) - Official Spare Parts Catalogue

Official parts catalogue (reprint) for the Jaguar E-Type 4.2 Series 2. Contains drawings (exploded views) and lists with parts numbers.

Versions: Cabriolet, Fixed Head Coupé and 2+2.

Production years: 1969-1971.

This is the same parts catalogue that was used in the Jaguar dealer's workshop at the time. Jaguar reference: IPL5/2 (06/1975, drawings from the parts catalogues J37 and J38).

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Details:340 pages, 11.6 x 8.25 x 0.75 in (29.5 x 21 x 1.9 cm), paperback
Illustrations:many drawings
Language:English
Publisher:Jaguar Cars Ltd (GB, 1992)
ISBN:9781855201705
Jaguar E-Type 4.2 - Series 2 Grand Touring Models (1969-1971) - Official Spare Parts Catalogue | Jaguar

Jaguar E-Type 4.2 - Series 2 Grand Touring Models (1969-1971) - Official Spare Parts Catalogue

Language: English

Jaguar E-type - 3.8 and 4.2 litre (1961-1972) | Autobooks Owners Workshop Manual

Autobooks repair manual for the Jaguar E-Type models:
- 3.8 litre (1961-1965)
- 4.2 litre (1964-1968) and 4.2 litre Series 2 (1968-1971)
- 4.2 litre 2+2 (1966-1968), 4.2 litre 2+2 Series 2 (1968-1971) and 4.2 litre 2+2 Series 3 (1971-1972).

This Autobooks Manual for the Jaguar E-Type provides comprehensive step-by-step instructions for work on the 3.8 and 4.2 litre engines, fuel system, ignition and cooling.
Covers also the clutch, gearbox, rear axle, front and rear suspension, steering gear, brakes, the electrical system and the body.

  • This DIY guide includes tables with detailed service data and torque specifications.
  • Complete with wiring diagrams.

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Details:186 pages, 11 x 8.25 x 0.43 in (28 x 21 x 1.1 cm), paperback
Illustrations:many photos, drawings and exploded views
Language:English
Publisher:Autobooks / Brooklands Books (GB, 1970)
Series:Autobooks Owners Workshop Manual (OWM 758)
ISBN:9781783182404
Jaguar E-type - 3.8 and 4.2 litre (1961-1972) | Autobooks Owners Workshop Manual (OWM 758) | Brooklands

Jaguar E-type - 3.8 and 4.2 litre (1961-1972)

Language: English

The Complete Official Jaguar E-Type Series 1 & Series 2 (1961-1971) - Driver's Handbook, Workshop Manual and Special Tuning Manual

This book combines the original Jaguar service manuals for the Series 1 and Series 2 E-Type into a single volume. It also features a reprint of the original owner's manual and a section on modifying an E-Type for vintage racing.

The manual covers Jaguar "E" 6-cylinder Series 1 and Series 2 models sold worldwide and serves as an essential guide for repairing and maintaining a Jaguar E-Type.

Included are:
- Official Jaguar 4.2 "E" Type & 2+2 Driver's Handbook
- Jaguar Workshop Manual 3.8 "E" Type and 4.2 "E" Type, including Series 2
- Special Tuning Manual.

This manual was developed in close collaboration with British Leyland Motors to offer complete, authentic, and current maintenance and repair information for Jaguar owners, dealership service departments, and professional mechanics.

The first part, the "Driver's Handbook" (Owner's Manual), is the manual included with every new Jaguar. The second and larger part, the "Workshop Manual" (Repair Manual), is the official factory manual.

This manual includes emission control details specific to Jaguars built for the US market, as well as a full illustrated catalog of special tools. The publisher has added updated factory procedures and specifications, making this the most current and accurate service information available for Jaguar vehicles.

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Author:British Leyland Motors
Details:790 pages, 11.2 x 8.9 x 1.69 in (28.5 x 22.5 x 4.3 cm), hardback
Illustrations:801 photos and drawings
Language:English
Publisher:Bentley Publishers (USA, 2015)
ISBN:9780837617640
The Complete Official Jaguar E-Type Series 1 & Series 2 (1961-1971) - Driver's Handbook, Workshop Manual and Special Tuning Manual | Bentley

The Complete Official Jaguar E-Type Series 1 & Series 2 (1961-1971) - Driver's Handbook, Workshop Manual and Special Tuning Manual

Language: English

Jaguar - Tous modèles XK : XK, Mk VII, Mk II, S et E-Type (1948-1971) | Les Archives du Collectionneur ADC 3

Workshop manual from the French series "Les Archives du Collectionneur" (nr. 3). Describes maintenance and repair of the following Jaguar models:
- XK 120, XK 140, XK 150
- Mk VII
- MK II 2.4, 3.4, 3.8 litre
- S 3.4 and 3.8 litre
- 240, 340, 420
- Mk X
- Type E (only 6-cylinder engines).

Production years: 1948-1971.

This manual on a wide range of classic Jaguar models from the years 1948-1971 is based on the original editions of the Revue Technique Automobile.
Describes maintenance and repair of engine, clutch, gearbox, front and rear axles, suspension, wheel hubs, brakes, steering and the electrical system.

  • Complete with wiring diagrams.
  • Also includes information on the history of these cars and model changes.

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Details:146 pages, 10.6 x 8.25 in (27 x 21 cm), paperback
Illustrations:many photos and drawings
Language:French
Publisher:ETAI (F)
Series:Les Archives du Collectionneur (ADC 3)
ISBN:9782726899083
Jaguar - Tous modèles XK : XK, Mk VII, Mk II, S et E-Type (1948-1971) | Les Archives du Collectionneur (ADC 3) | ETAI

Jaguar - Tous modèles XK : XK, Mk VII, Mk II, S et E-Type (1948-1971)

Language: French

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Years covered: 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972