xj 19??

[herreraxto]

I have a xj 90 and a friend of mine wants to buy a xj i just want to see what year do you recomend him to buy

[naturalbornmudder]

I believe it is 91 and up that has the better block and head assembly, but don't quote me.

[Eagle]

The 4.0L engine was not used until 1987. Before 1987 the 6-cylinder engine was a Chevrolet 2.8L V-6. The V-6 was too small for a heavy vehicle like the XJ.

I think any year from 1987 through 2001 is good. In general:

1987 - 1990 ==> non-HO 4.0L
1991 - 1995 ==> First generation HO, OBD-I
1996 - 2001 ==> Second generation HO, OBD-II, new transfer case output (vibration). 2000 and 2001 the front axle is low pinion.

[herreraxto]

i have a 90 xj limited and i was thinking to sell it but i gonin to keep it and continue whit my project

[sjx40250]

I have both a 90 and 92. My preference is for the 92. The performance is like night and day.

[DenLip]

1987 - 1990 ==> non-HO 4.0L
1991 - 1995 ==> First generation HO, OBD-I
1996 - 2001 ==> Second generation HO, OBD-II, new transfer case output (vibration). 2000 and 2001 the front axle is low pinion.

Don't forget that the 2000/01 have the distributorless ignition system,
and several other engine "upgrades" as well. I haven't formulated an
opinion on whether that's BETTER or worse yet...

Den
(Whose '00 is currently in limbo... waiting for buyout paperwork to come
back from DC "Remarketing Operations"... so I can officially buy out my
lease!)