Description
INTRODUCTION TO AN ICON
• The legacy of the Jaguar MK2 is etched in automotive history as a symbol of elegance, power, and sophistication. In a world where classic cars hold a special allure, the Jaguar MK2 stands tall, revered for its iconic design and impressive performance. Now, taking this legend to new heights, JD Classics unveils an extraordinary opportunity to acquire a tastefully modified MKII to find a new custodian for the future.
• The allure of the Jaguar MK2 lies in its graceful lines, sharp chrome trim and luxurious interior. It is a true representation of the golden era of British motoring.
MAKING AMENDS
• This MKII started it's time with JD Classics as a poorly modified car fitted with a 3. 9L Range Rover V8 engine. In 2022, our skilled team undertook a vast amount of work to return the car to 3. 8 Specification considered to be the beating heart of the most desirable engine of the MK2's. But this was not the end of our work...
WORKSHOP REPORT ON WORK COMPLETED
Stage 1
• Removed bonnet and radiator
• Removed power steering rack assembly
• Removed front suspension assembly and beam
• Removed all engine accessories and exhaust system
• Removed prop shaft
• Removed v8 engine and auto trans.
• Removed all air con pipework and electrics.
• Removed complete fuel delivery system from tanks to engine.
• Removed old Rover engine mounting spigots.
• Removed dashboards and instrument panel
• Removed centre console
• Removed entire climate control system
• Removed all Ranger Rover wiring including exceptionally large underfloor fuse/ relay box and ECU
Stage 2
• Measured and modified bulkhead
• Stripped out remainder of engine bay, prepped and refinished paintwork to match
• Fabricated and welded-in new spigots for jaguar engine mounts
• Supplied new engine mounting brackets and pads
• Trail-fitted jaguar engine supplied aluminium highperformance radiator and fan assembly, relay and wiring.
• Reworked heater supply system with new valve and dash mounted control.
• Reworked bulkhead to suit engine and air conditioning unit
• Supplied and installed fully overhauled fast road Jaguar engine assembly with accessories.
• Supplied stainless steel sports exhaust system and new manifolds, mountings and fitting kit Stage 3
• Supplied and installed new ZF auto transmission with fully overhauled jaguar fast road engine
• Designed, fabricated and installed throttle/ kickdown linkage
• Supplied and installed rear transmission mounting system
• Supplied and installed transmission oil cooler with custom brackets and oil lines
• Supplied and installed custom gear-selector cable and linkage
• Supplied and installed new prop shaft to suit gearbox
• Renewed speedo cable to suit gearbox
• Supplied and installed new geared starter motor
Stage 4
• Designed, constructed and installed custom mounting brackets, belts and adjusters for alternator, a/ c compressor and hydraulic power steering pump
• Supplied suitable a/ c compressor and drive belt.
• Removed, cleaned, pressure tested and refitted a/ c condenser. Supplied and fitted new a/ c drier, low pressure switch, trinary switch, wiring and pipework for a/ c system. Pressure and vacuum tested system. Re-gassed with 800g r134a refrigerant.
Stage 5
• Renewed fuel pump with lower pressure item
• Renewed fuel filter and fuel lines
• Fabricated and fitted fuel rail to carbs
Stage 6
• Stripped out extremely poor wiring behind instrument panel and fully rewired panel to multi blocks
• Supplied, modified and installed Jaguar bulkhead wiring loom
• Tested and adjusted all door locking and window motors, constructed harness to incorporate with Jaguar loom including new central locking module
• Modified headlamp dip-switch loom and incorporated relays and latching unit to avoid using old style dip-switch
• Designed, fabricated and installed new under-bonnet fuse/ relay box
• Attempted to use climate control system without old engine management system. System incompatible so removed control unit, fabricated new switch panel and wiring. Utilised old under-carpet fuse box
• Stripped and repaired broken wire in wiper park switch
• Rebuilt wiper motor drive wheel/ peg
• Modified wiper control switch to work correctly with customers “patten” motor
• Stripped steering column, reworked contacts and replaced centre wiring
• Ran new wiring for “patten” brake switch
• Replaced time clock. (not working)
• Replaced audio unit with Bluetooth/ reversing camera compatible item
Stage 7
• Removed front brakes and repacked wheel bearings, installed new vented discs and uprated JD brake calipers
• Renewed front brake hoses
• Renewed brake-pipe sections
• Removed rear brakes and seized half shafts/ hubs. Replaced half shafts and bearings. Set up rear axle end-float and pre-load
• Installed new rear splined hubs with new discs
• Renewed rear service brake caliper pods with JD Units. Brake pipes made to suit.
• Stripped, cleaned and checked handbrake caliper assembly.
• Repositioned brake shuttle valve Stage 9
• Supplied suitable p. a. s. Pump and pulley
• Renewed p. a. s. Pipework for new pump
• Modified mounting brackets and reinstalled steering rack Stage 10
• Removed door mirrors, modified arms and installed larger heads
• Modify rear scuttle for twin tailpipe
Stage 8
• Stripped down front suspension beam, renewed antiroll-bar
• Renewed front road springs – old ones distorted and weakened by gas heating
Stage 9
• Supplied suitable p. a. s. Pump and pulley
• Renewed p. a. s. Pipework for new pump
• Modified mounting brackets and reinstalled steering rack Stage 10
• Removed door mirrors, modified arms and installed larger heads
• Modify rear scuttle for twin tailpipe
Stage 10
• Removed door mirrors, modified arms and installed larger heads
• Modify rear scuttle for twin tailpipe
Stage 11
• Engine tune and idle set to accommodate air conditioning
• Air conditioning air intake modified and wiring adapted to give better cooling performance
• Custom anti-roll bar designed/ fabricated/ powder coated and installed
• Custom drop links designed/ fabricated/ powder coated and installed
• Custom side load bush mount designed/ fabricated/ powder coated and installed to improve antiroll bar performance
• New adjustable shock absorbers supplied and fitted to front and back
• Vehicle alignment performed, toe, camber and caster adjusted
• Power steering pump bracket modified to give the belt more tension
• New dab radio supplied and fitted with parking camera and new power aerials
• Speedo repairs and recalibration
• New tyres fitted due to old one’s cracking
PERFORMANCE
• Engine: 3. 8 Straight Six DOHC
• Transmission: 3 speed Borg and Warner Automatic Gearbox
• Carburation: Twn SU Carburettors
• Capacity: 220 bhp. at 5500 rpm
• Torque: 321. 8 at 3000 rpm
• Top-speed: 125 mph
• Brakes: disc brakes all round
• Weight: 1525 kg
“A distinctly audible combination of induction and exhaust noise accentuates the impressions of vivid acceleration" Autocar, April 5, 1963
INTERIOR
Subtle changes and upgrades have been caried out to make the interior compete with more modern cars. This has been completed with charm and taste.
Features include:
• Electric windows
• JVC Head unit with reversing camera
• XJ seats with head rests trimmed in Burgundy
• Trimmed and Veneered cubby box with mobile-phone charging functionality
• New air conditioning system fitted 2022
