2000 XJ Sport

Muniac · 04-24-2007, 11:14 PM

I was wondering if the XJ Sport came in a 2.5 liter and a 4.0 liter. I ask because I don't have a label on the back of mine. I think it was ripped off. I don't have an owners manual. If it comes in both, how can I tell what mine is?

outlawrepoman70 · 04-24-2007, 11:46 PM

the 2.5 is the 4 cylinder the 4.0 is an inline six cylinder just count the spark plugs if theres 6 its the 4.0.

ttocsnekia · 04-24-2007, 11:46 PM

If you open up the hood, there should be 6 spark plug wires going directly into the left side of the engine (if looking head on). That would mean you have a 4.0, if there only is 4 wires, then it is the 2.5. Probably is a 4.0
Scott

sbxj · 04-24-2007, 11:52 PM

if your Jeep has trouble getting out of it's own way...you have a 2.5L

**EricsXJ** · 04-25-2007, 01:10 AM

ahem....

He has a 2000 which means there won't be any spark plug wires visable on his 4.0L (not sure on the 2.5L). So a better course of action would be to count the number of fuel injectors.

sbxj · 04-25-2007, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by EricsXJ

ahem....

He has a 2000 which means there won't be any spark plug wires visable on his 4.0L (not sure on the 2.5L). So a better course of action would be to count the number of fuel injectors.

good point

Vaj · 04-25-2007, 08:27 AM

Your Jeep would also have a 4.0 badge on the tailgate.

TMCXJ · 04-25-2007, 08:34 AM

yup, unless, as he suspects, the badge is missing.

count injectors, look at the coil paks/plugs, and count what's there.

another clue would be that with the 2.5, it'll look like an awful lotta space between the front of the engine and the front of the Jeep.

jeep crazy · 04-25-2007, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by sbxj

if your Jeep has trouble getting out of it's own way...you have a 2.5L

hahaha so true, my friend has a 2.5 and its ridiculously slow!

XJride231 · 04-25-2007, 09:33 AM

wasn't 2000 the last year any 2.5L's were put in XJ's? And even in 2000, it was really rare, I haven't seen many, unless it's an SE model. Rare on a sport. You'd be able to tell the drastic difference in turtle steez if you have the 4 banger, very weak/slow engine....

sammy12oz · 04-25-2007, 10:06 AM

I have a 2000 Sport with the 4.0 and mine does not have the 4.0 badge on it.

04-24-2007, 11:46 PM	#3
ttocsnekia Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Traverse City/ Houghton, MI Posts: 45 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	If you open up the hood, there should be 6 spark plug wires going directly into the left side of the engine (if looking head on). That would mean you have a 4.0, if there only is 4 wires, then it is the 2.5. Probably is a 4.0 Scott __________________ 93 XJ, FF D60 welded rear, D44 front, 8" Clayton Hard arm with Skyjacker coils

04-25-2007, 10:06 AM	#11
sammy12oz Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Connecticut Posts: 9 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	I have a 2000 Sport with the 4.0 and mine does not have the 4.0 badge on it. Last edited by sammy12oz; 04-25-2007 at 11:09 AM..

04-24-2007, 11:46 PM	#2
outlawrepoman70 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: maine Posts: 6 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	the 2.5 is the 4 cylinder the 4.0 is an inline six cylinder just count the spark plugs if theres 6 its the 4.0.

04-25-2007, 08:27 AM	#7
Vaj Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Calgary, AB Posts: 397 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	Your Jeep would also have a 4.0 badge on the tailgate.