Series 2 Buyer's Guide?

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inline6

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Oakland

• Aug 21, 2007

• #1

Looking to buy a 1997-2001 XJ, probably the Sport model with auto trans - wondering what to look for in one with about 75K miles - what tends to need replacing up to this point (timing belt/chain, radiator, electric window motors, etc...)
Weak points or upgrades that are recommended? I tend to like to keep my cars stock unless it's a reliability or safety upgrade.

Cheers,
Ryan

 

RTicUL8

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Rocky Mountain High... Colorado!

• Aug 22, 2007

• #2

Some people had problems with the 0331 head cracking on the '00 model.

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Here's some good reading material for you:

http://www.xjjeeps.com/com_xjjeeps/news.asp?section=1&ID=5


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rokclimbertx

NAXJA Member #1267

Location

Gainesville, TX

• Aug 22, 2007

• #3

my '01 has had zero problems other than normal wear & tear... engine & trans (manual) are still strong... and i'm pushing 215,000 miles...

 

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inline6

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Oakland

• Aug 22, 2007

• #4

thanks. what was different about the 2000's head than the 1999? How did they correct it in the 2001 model?

i'm still hoping someone could tell me more weak points in the car's design.

cheers
ryan

 

rokclimbertx

NAXJA Member #1267

Location

Gainesville, TX

• Aug 23, 2007

• #5

something else i just thought about... the '01 has the electronic distributor rail (or whatever it's called) and i think that goes back to '99... while the 97/98 has a regular distributor... someone please correct me if i'm wrong...

 

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inline6

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Oakland

• Aug 23, 2007

• #6

damn...i just found the thread talking about the 0331 head - it's kinda scaring me away from getting one, unless it's been replaced with the earlier head. maybe i should look for a '97-'98 model instead?
and what's with the electronic distributor rail? never heard of it.

 

xjtrailrider

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NAXJA Member

Location

Roanoke VA

• Aug 23, 2007

• #7

rokclimbertx said:

something else i just thought about... the '01 has the electronic distributor rail (or whatever it's called) and i think that goes back to '99... while the 97/98 has a regular distributor... someone please correct me if i'm wrong...

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COP, or coil over plug.