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DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSJAGUAR1985VANDEN PLAS L6-4.2LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTIGNITION SYSTEMDISTRIBUTORDISTRIBUTOR ADVANCE UNITSERVICE AND REPAIR
1985 Jaguar Vanden Plas L6-4.2L
Distributor Advance Unit: Service and Repair
1985 Jaguar Vanden Plas L6-4.2LSECTION Service and Repair
Distributor:
1. Remove distributor.
2. Remove ignition rotor and flash shield.
3. Remove screws securing vacuum unit to distributor housing.
4. Disconnect vacuum unit linkage from pick-up mounting plate and withdraw unit.
5. Reverse steps 1 - 4 to refit.
6. Reset ignition timing. Refer to Distributor / Adjustments / Ignition Timing.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.