Hello members

I have managed to purchase a 88 XJ40s parts car. In which it will be a shame to tear it down. Still floats down the highway.

What are some guidelines or advice to follow when I start this operation.

Where to start....what to be careful when....what not to miss ( certain parts )....how to properly store....

Cannot keep car intact, already have to many vehicles for my landlord's liking.

Thanks

 

Wow,another "parts '88",I see these cars all over,for sale very cheap!

Brakes will be the death of these cars,I would save all the hydraulic systems that work the brakes.Most parts NLA.

Interior veneers,good shape?keep the full set.

Door handles not broken?keeper.

Seats in good shape?popular color?

Most of the '88-'89 cars I see over here,are rolling parts stores,with various missing bits,then off to the crusher,sadly.

Just my two cents,cheers,Jim.

 

Hi Wewillbefree,

The AJ6 engine and ZF transmission are virtually bulletproof, so it's rare that anyone needs a replacement. The differentials only have value if they've been completely rebuilt.

I agree with Jim to salvage all the interior bits that are good, and door handles are always marketable.

Off the top of my head, other marketable parts may include:

All the electronic modules, ECM, CPU, BFMs, etc.

HVAC blower motor housings (whether working or not - they can probably be rescuscitated)

Radio and A/C control panel

The instrument cluster bulbs may be worth more than the cluster itself.

Steering column switches, light dimmer module, ignition switch

Fuel injectors

Throttle body/TPS

Coolant reservoir & coolant temp sensor

P/S fluid reservoir

All hydraulic stuff

Quad headlamps including the internal brackets and exterior trim pieces (some owners of later cars like to retrofit to quads).

Radiator, oil cooler, transmission fluid cooler

A/C compressor and condensor - evaporator/heater coil if you remove the dash

Ignition amplifier & coil

CPS if known to be working (keep as a spare for your driver)

Alternator

MAF

Any good fenders and doors for repairing collision damage or rust on other cars

Power antenna

Rear view mirrors

Grille

Windshield wiper motor

Suspension control arms, hubs

Wheels

Sidemarker lamps & lenses, fog lamps & lenses

Bumpers

Body side moldings

Sunroof motor (if equipped) & overhead console/switch panel

Cruise control vacuum pump, dump valve & actuator

Window motors and door lock actuators

Probably more, but I've personally purchased a lot of the above over the years to keep our '93 in good shape.

Cheers,

Don