MarX
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Welland Ontario
Hi, I have an 89 XJ Limited that I got for cheap and was going to sell it instead of fixing it as it appears to need more money than it's worth but I'd like to get an opinion on it.
The issues it has are as follows:
Rust(Very bad,rocker panels cut out by previous owner,rear lower 1/4 panels cut out due to rust,wheelwell separated from body due to rust)
EGR valve is dead(if vac is applied it stalls engine instantly)
CCV system is nonexistent
Engine block is covered in oil(Could be valve cover gasket,ccv or headgasket or a combination of any)
Lights are iffy(drivers brake light doesn't light but running lights do, running lights don't always work,needs replacement driver headlight,pass rev light doesn't work(could be bulb)
Needs 4 new tires as whats on there has about as much tread as your average top fuel cars rear tires
Some holes in floor but not as bad as I would think(have not checked the passenger area though)
SO basically to sum it up it doesn't really seem like its worth it to fix it up but if I can get it to just work as a DD for minimal money than I will as I need to save up some money before I can purchase my next vehicle.
The only reason I'm considering fixing it is I already own it and it is really all the things I want in a vehicle with the exception of gas mileage.
Does anyone have an opinion on whether this would be a good idea to try and fix or should I just part what I can and cut my losses and scrap it?
Thanks
The issues it has are as follows:
Rust(Very bad,rocker panels cut out by previous owner,rear lower 1/4 panels cut out due to rust,wheelwell separated from body due to rust)
EGR valve is dead(if vac is applied it stalls engine instantly)
CCV system is nonexistent
Engine block is covered in oil(Could be valve cover gasket,ccv or headgasket or a combination of any)
Lights are iffy(drivers brake light doesn't light but running lights do, running lights don't always work,needs replacement driver headlight,pass rev light doesn't work(could be bulb)
Needs 4 new tires as whats on there has about as much tread as your average top fuel cars rear tires
Some holes in floor but not as bad as I would think(have not checked the passenger area though)
SO basically to sum it up it doesn't really seem like its worth it to fix it up but if I can get it to just work as a DD for minimal money than I will as I need to save up some money before I can purchase my next vehicle.
The only reason I'm considering fixing it is I already own it and it is really all the things I want in a vehicle with the exception of gas mileage.
Does anyone have an opinion on whether this would be a good idea to try and fix or should I just part what I can and cut my losses and scrap it?
Thanks