SurplusFan98
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Hi all. I'm looking to get a simple stock 2WD automatic XJ as a spare vehicle for a large family. I've found a good deal on a 4 door with good paint and body, acceptable interior, and no rust. However, its a 2000 year model, the computer is missing, and there are no keys. I also notice that it looks like the engine was swapped, because its a distributor engine with no coil rail, and I think its a single piece exhaust manifold. Luckily I have recently stripped a 98 XJ for damn near everything but the transmission, because it was toast. I'm looking for a 98 to swap parts into so I can make a daily driver, but I hate to pass up a good deal on a nice roller (with a supposedly good transmission) mostly because I would have to figure out the whole computer/key situation.
So, my question is, what all actually needs to be swapped in a 2000 XJ to essentially make it a 98 XJ? I know there are incompatibilities, but I think there are probably a ton of compatibilities too. I have the keys and a PCM for the 98, I have a good running motor too, and the wiring harnesses. I have a working TCM. What else do I need? Aren't the transmissions physically the same, etc? What if anything would I need to change in the steering column to do away with the need for a chip key?
Thanks everyone.
So, my question is, what all actually needs to be swapped in a 2000 XJ to essentially make it a 98 XJ? I know there are incompatibilities, but I think there are probably a ton of compatibilities too. I have the keys and a PCM for the 98, I have a good running motor too, and the wiring harnesses. I have a working TCM. What else do I need? Aren't the transmissions physically the same, etc? What if anything would I need to change in the steering column to do away with the need for a chip key?
Thanks everyone.