I'm doing this for my own benefit but someone else may care. This is a short collection of videos that I believe are relevant to the Jaguar XJ6 automobiles. And by XJ6 I mean the pre-XJ40 era.
Wheeler Dealers
This is one another of those shows where the host buys a project car, hands it to his expert mechanic, and then sells it at a profit. There are a number of these shows about cars and even more about houses. 99% of them are worthless, but I like this one because you can actually learn something about car repair. And unlike a lot of the auto-repair shows, these aren't always bolt-on kits for their sponsors.
1989 Jaguar XJS 3.6 L6 - Overall Episode 35; UK Series 6, Episodes 9 and 10; Amazon Prime Season 7, Episodes 9 and 10.
The XJS was the successor to the E-type, and it never had the XK engine, but it still has a lot of commonality with the XJ6 in electrical and other parts.
Re-veneer the ski-slope (shifter panel)
Transmission fluid flush and filter change; replace transmission mount
Headliner replacement
Replacement of torn steering-rack gaiter
Replacement hood repainted to match; cowling and under-bumper grille repainted.
Door handle replacement
1973 Jaguar E-type V12 - Overall Episode 51; UK Series 8, Episode 1; Amazon Prime Season 5, Episode 1.
Even though this E-type (XKE in the United States) has the V12 engine, there's still some commonality.
Replacement of worn air scoop panel and rusty hinge nut from hood
Refurbishement of wire wheels
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Dropped the rear end to replace the pinion seal on the differential
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Replacement of the exhaust system with a stainless steel version
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Removed the old stone-chip rocker-panel protectant and repaint
1999 Jaguar XK8 - Overall Episode 67; Series 9, Episode 7; Amazon Prime Season 9, Episode 7.
Not much that's directly useful to me. But I've always wanted an XK8 convertible. Maybe someday I'll have one.
Diagnosis of fault that puts the car into limp-home mode when hot (needed the dealer to do this)
Replacement of throttle-body
Replacement of front grille and muffler
Fuel system decarbonization (special machine)
Changing springs to lower the ride height, improves handling
Changing to performance disc brakes
Changing to performance disc brakes
1960 Jaguar Mark II - Overall Episode 69; Series 9, Episode 9; Amazon Prime Season 9, Episode 9.
This is old compared to the XJ6, but it's still got the XK engine, which makes it relevant. I had to clean the breather filter on my car when I had it off. It was almost completely plugged.
Crankcase breather filter, pipe and catch-can
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Clutch master and slave cylinder replacement
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Repair and replace interior wood trim and leather
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Welding shut a hole in an exhaust pipe
1976 Jaguar XJC - Overall Episode 96; Series 11, Episode 9; Amazon Prime Season 12, Episode 3.
The XJC is a 2-door version of the XJ6 Series II, with a vinyl roof. I hear all kinds of praise for it; I am the only person I know who doesn't like the way it looks. Maybe you have to be British.
Water pump bearing (uses inductive heater to remove a broken screw) and rebuild
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Exhaust manifold ceramic coated and stainless exhaust
Points & cap distributor replaced with electronic distributor
Battery-cooling system
Waterless coolant
Telescoping steering-wheel collet is replaced