97xj5speed

So i was doing an oil change today and notice a 2x3 whole by the edge of the trans.. The trans works normal, doni have the entire trans to get rid of the whole?

97xj5speed

RubenZ

You didnt run over a 2x4

93XJeeper

Well,mince it's in the bellhousing all it's gonna do is allow dirt and grime get in there. That part of the trans doesn't hold fluid and isn't air tight anyways. I would just though some duct tape over it. Lol.

andrewmp6

The edges look rounded almost like someone cut that out,Like said i would tape over the hole and let it be.

97xj5speed

No but its such a perfect square tho, i just cant think of anything that would of done it.. Lol

97xj5speed

hahahah tape? Well maybe ill try and use something a little stronger! Thanks tho

97xj5speed

it does look like somebody was trying to cut! You think somebody was trying to steal the trans! Lol

Outlaw Star

Someone cut that there. For what reason, i can't say. Maybe to.get to the torque converter bolts easier?

Rogue4x4

Definitely cut, you can see the rounded edges where they drilled to get it started, and a couple of spots where they started to drill, and stopped...they also overcut the corners opposite that side. ONLY reason I can also think of is to get to the TC/flexplate bolts.

OP, I would get a small plate of aluminum, cut to fit with overlap, drill holes, and add helicoils. Actually, I would weld it if I had a spoolgun, but I'm guessing you don't have one either, LOL

XJwonders

Yeah. You can cover it with some sheet aluminum and screw it on

andrewmp6

Someone cut that hole,Why i have no idea but dumb people do dumb things like that.The right way is to replace the trans,But like said you can patch it with tape or a piece of metal and small screws.

cruiser54

They probably dropped a CPS bolt into the bell housing.