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Tech Forum => Workshop => Topic started by: dazed on October 26, 2011, 01:20:06 PM

Title: XJ Auto box into a ZJ?
Post by: dazed on October 26, 2011, 01:20:06 PM

Is it possible?

Stupid question time!
My gearbox is playing up ('98 4.0 ZJ) and is due to be looked at next week, so I'm already looking into a used replacement prices.
Then i thought since i want to change the 249 for a 242 at some point it would make sense (in my tiny noob mind) to swap the box and TC in one go save any potential issues with compatability.
One word answers accepted and expected  :icon_biggrin:
Thanks

Title: Re: XJ Auto box into a ZJ?
Post by: Bishops Finger on October 26, 2011, 02:06:21 PM

There was a zg 4l on flea bay earlier this year which IIRC had the box from a XJ diesesel in it..

Title: Re: XJ Auto box into a ZJ?
Post by: tim_aka_tim on October 26, 2011, 05:00:17 PM

http://cherokeekid5.tripod.com/t_case.htm (http://cherokeekid5.tripod.com/t_case.htm)

Title: Re: XJ Auto box into a ZJ?
Post by: JamesH on October 26, 2011, 06:09:51 PM

XJ autobox has it's own brain and I believe is wired into the vehicle ECU to some extent - may not be straightforward to swap or you may have to source a compatible ECU from the US where I think there are some more options on engine / box setups.

Title: Re: XJ Auto box into a ZJ?
Post by: Mike Pavelin on October 26, 2011, 08:50:14 PM

It's not worth the hassle. Unless you're an electrical genius, you'll never get it to work.

Title: Re: XJ Auto box into a ZJ?
Post by: dazed on October 26, 2011, 09:24:50 PM

"Electrical genius" Er no definately not me!  :017:

I'll just stick to the original tried and tested plan
Cheers all