I have found the following tyres - Radar Dimax Classic 205/70 R15 96 V M+S (Read more: https://www.oponeo.co.uk/tyre/radar-dimax-classic-205-70-r15-96-v-m-s#319776041) on Oponeo.co.uk Ltd. website. They supplied with with 2 wheels for my Toyota a few years ago and they service was impeccable. They a...

That's interesting that the dealer didn't have the tool. From that and the fact that I didn't use the tool on an Aristocat (kit car based on XJ6 oily bits) I built I'm inclined to agree with you that it can't be all that important. However if anyone else knows different please let us all know.
Jeff.

Hi thanks for taking the time to reply Paul (and to Mike as well). However the tool I'm taking about isn't the centering tool you describe, it's the one that clamps over the subframe with two arms that rotate to position the rack before fully tightening the mounting bolts. I guess it's to set the ra...

Hi,
Manual tells me to use Jaguar tool JD36 to align the rack before tightening up the mounting bolts when refitting. Is there any other way of setting this alignment? I can't just bolt it back in the same place as everything has a new coat of paint.
Thanks, Jeff

Thanks Robbie,
I had no idea good series I panels would still be around. I'll certainly keep a look out now.
Jeff

Thanks guys.
Some interesting thoughts, I will try other methods of support if I can, definitely don't want to dent the wings.

My Series I has had good filler repair done to both headlight surrounds, over 20 years ago, but soon will be the time to properly sort this out. Are the repair panels still available? I've got 2 reasonable Series II wings and have 2 thoughts on these. 1. Modify the lower part to suit Series I lights...

Does anyone have experience of supporting the 4.2 XK engine across the wings thus allowing the engine mounts to be replaced. As the car is will be on a scissor lift putting a trolley jack or axle stand underneath won't work as they will not be high enough. Many thanks for any help.