Im scrapping my 89 convertible parts car next week and need to know what parts to keep for myself and future part sales. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

 

Window motors, cat converters, brake boost and assembly with brake fluid holding tank, door lock mechanisms, fancy rims, and almost anything you want to spend the time to take off that is sold on ebay and seems to be worth your time.... I have now junked my 89 xjs parts car and have a lot of items to sell that I have taken off but have not had time to clean and present properly for sale. Almost anything that is good will sell for something... It is just a matter of how much time you want to spend to get it ready for sale verses the probable amount you might receive..
Good luck
ken

 

ABS Sensors cost hundreds. Carefully remove yours and keep if they are good.


Intake manifolds with throttle bodies and EGR


Radiator and or fan if they're good


Wiper motor is quick and easy to remove and keep

 

Keep as many sensors from the engine as you can. Or best even the entire engine. I sold my scrap engine (which turned nicely) but all elements mounted TO the engine (sensors, starter, fuel pressure regulators, etc.) were removed and put by side. Other parts from inside like stalks, door handles (pulls), etc. - all worth keeping. The steeringrack would be clever as well as rear axle (I sold my rear axle after deciding to overhaul mine)... Screens, glass, bumpers, lights, some rare hoses, etc.

 

Keep anything on the dash area. Wood strips, vents, etc. I personally am looking for the instrument pack mask cover. Mine has broken. Just need the cover, not the gauges (which you should also keep).

 

Based on these answers it seems that you should have asked if there are any parts that aren't worth taking!

 

If it was up to me I would keep the whole car. My wife disagrees. I know the day it goes I will need part from it. My wife complains about parts (she calls kitty litter)all over the garage. Might have to get another. Gotta feed the addiction. Lol

 

another Jag or wife

 

Isn't a wife and a XJS the same. We love them and they get all our money.

 

Matt, Need the instrument pack mask cover (DCA6458). Should fit in my XJS. Also if possible the shift indicator plate (BCC9600). Thanks.

 

Spot on.