🏷️ Basic Information Identification Make: Jaguar Model: 3.4 Litre Product Type: Spare Parts Catalogue Amendment List 👋 Introduction Market Position Vehicle Segment: Luxury and performance saloon car. Competitive Analysis Contemporaries: Competed with other high-performance luxury saloons of its era from manufacturers like Aston Martin, Bentley, and some higher-spec models from Mercedes-Benz and BMW. Key Features Distinguishing Attributes: Emphasis on powerful straight-six engine, refined handling, luxurious interior, and classic British styling. 📋 Manual Details Coverage Areas Coverage: Specific to Jaguar 3.4 Litre models, providing updated spare parts information. Page Count Estimated Pages: Varies based on amendment; typically supplementary to a core parts catalog. Manual Type Type: Amendment List / Supplementary Parts Catalogue Language Language: English Format Format: Likely printed document or PDF, designed to update or supplement an existing parts catalog. 📖 Manual Coverage Systems Covered Parts Identification: Identification and listing of specific replacement parts for various vehicle systems including Engine, Transmission, Chassis, Bodywork, Electrical, and Accessories. Procedures Included Part Number Updates: Details changes to part numbers, supersessions, and new part introductions. Technical Depth Application Scope: Targets individuals involved in parts ordering, inventory management, and mechanical repair, providing precise part references. 📊 Manual Specifications File Format Digital Format: If digital, likely PDF; if print, bound paper. Print Quality Print Standards: High quality for clarity of illustrations and part numbers, typical of official automotive documentation. Binding Type Binding: If printed, likely stapled, spiral-bound, or sectioned for insertion into a binder. Paper Type Paper Quality: Durable paper stock suitable for workshop environments, often with glossy pages for illustrations. ⚙️ Engine Specifications Primary Engine Engine Type: Inline 6-cylinder, DOHC (Double Overhead Camshaft) Performance Displacement: 3442 cc (3.4 Litres) Bore X Stroke: Approximately 83 mm x 106 mm Compression Ratio: Typically around 7.5:1 to 8.0:1, depending on specific tuning. Horsepower: Around 200-210 bhp (gross) at 5500 rpm (exact figures vary by specific engine code and tuning). Torque: Around 210-220 lb-ft (gross) at 3000-3500 rpm (exact figures vary). Fuel System Carburetion: Typically twin SU or Stromberg carburetors (e.g., 2-inch SU HD6 or similar). Fuel Type: Leaded gasoline (historically), convertible to unleaded with appropriate modifications or additives. Engine Code Engine Identification: Engine prefixes often denoted specific models or transmission types (e.g., XK Prefix variants). Cooling System Coolant Type: Water/antifreeze mixture; specific glycol concentration recommended. Lubrication System Oil Capacity: Approximately 10-12 pints (5.7-6.8 liters) with filter change. Recommended Oil Viscosity: SAE 20W-50 or SAE 10W-30 (depending on climate and specific recommendations). 🔧 Transmission Standard Transmission Type Std: Manual Transmission Manual Gear Count Std: Typically 4-speed manual with overdrive (e.g., Moss gearbox or later Jaguar synchromesh). Optional Transmission Type Opt: Automatic Transmission Automatic Gear Count Opt: Typically a 3-speed Borg-Warner DG automatic gearbox. Features Clutch Type: Single dry plate, hydraulically operated. Gearbox Oil Type: EP 90 Gear Oil or specific manual transmission fluid as per Jaguar specification. Automatic Transmission Fluid Type: Dexron-III or equivalent ATF (for Borg-Warner DG). 📐 Dimensions Exterior Wheelbase: Approx. 104 inches (2642 mm) Length: Approx. 186 inches (4724 mm) Width: Approx. 66 inches (1676 mm) Height: Approx. 57 inches (1448 mm) Weights Curb Weight: Approx. 3200-3400 lbs (1450-1540 kg), depending on specification. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating: Not typically specified with modern GVWR nomenclature, but designed for the vehicle's load capacity. Wheels Tires Wheel Size: Typically 15-inch or 16-inch steel wheels with hubcaps or wire wheels as an option. Bolt Pattern: 4 x 4.5 inches (4 x 114.3 mm) Tire Size: Commonly 185-15, 195-15, or similar crossply/radial tires. 🛡️ Safety Features Ratings Crash Test Data: Modern crash testing data is not applicable; safety features were representative of their era. Active Features Braking System: Front: Disc Brakes; Rear: Drum Brakes. Early models may have had all-around drum brakes. Servo-assisted braking (e.g., Girling or Dunlop systems). Passive Features Seatbelts: Lap belts standard, three-point belts often optional or retrofitted. Body Structure: Body-on-chassis construction with unitary body elements; designed for rigidity and occupant protection within the standards of the time. 💡 Technology Features Infotainment Audio System: Original radios were typically AM or AM/FM, often Lucas or Motorola units. Modern upgrades are common. Driver Assistance Lighting: Halogen headlights common, some models may have had Lucas 'P700' type headlamps. Comfort Features Heating Ventilation: Basic heater unit, often coupled with a fresh air intake system. Air conditioning was a rare, dealer-fitted option. 🔧 Maintenance Service Intervals Oil Change Interval: Every 3,000-5,000 miles (4,800-8,000 km) or annually, whichever comes first. Grease Points Service: Regular lubrication of chassis points (kingpins, shackles, prop shaft) every 1,000-3,000 miles. Tune Up Schedule: Periodic checks of ignition timing, carburetor settings, valve clearances (every 6,000-12,000 miles). Fluid Specifications Brake Fluid Type: DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid (glycol-based). Coolant Spec: Ethylene glycol-based antifreeze with corrosion inhibitors. Known Issues Common Wear Items: Bushings (suspension and steering), kingpins, wheel bearings, SU carburetor diaphragms, rear axle UJs. Engine Considerations: Potential for oil...