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Nov 4, 2012 | 04:41 PM

RFD Jeeper

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engine removal - how do you get.......

to the top 3 bell housing to engine bolts??? Mine is a 2000, 4.0 with aw4 ? trans, are these 3 bolts torx head? I don't have a lift, is it possible to get to these bolts laying on a creeper? Looks impossible to do.
Thanks.
JS

Last edited by RFD Jeeper; Nov 4, 2012 at 05:01 PM.

Nov 4, 2012 | 05:09 PM

rrich

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Remove trans mount, tilt engine down a little on a jack - easy to reach!

Nov 4, 2012 | 05:10 PM

XJ=mistress

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Easyest way I found was to take the cross member off lower it with a jack and grab the last three from the top side I've done this twice so far

Nov 4, 2012 | 05:13 PM

RFD Jeeper

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Thanks rrich, do you know if they are torx head bolts?
Jim

Nov 4, 2012 | 05:27 PM

99 Purple XJ

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Theyre e20 bolts theyre external torq heads it helps with wobble extensions too

Nov 4, 2012 | 05:37 PM

rrich

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Some yes, some no. Especially not TORX if I've been in there.

Once it's lowered a little you can see them.

I saw a guy cut several holes in the floorboard - BUTCHER!

Nov 4, 2012 | 06:07 PM

RFD Jeeper

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Thanks much!!!! This is a big help!
JS

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Nov 4, 2012 | 06:48 PM

CCKen

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From: Canton, MI

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Quote:

Originally Posted by rrich

Some yes, some no. Especially not TORX if I've been in there.

Once it's lowered a little you can see them.

I saw a guy cut several holes in the floorboard - BUTCHER!

aka Bubba.

Nov 4, 2012 | 08:51 PM

cruiser54

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E12 Torx. Loosen/remove them before any others.

Jan 15, 2013 | 11:46 AM

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jeeperxj2000

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I'm working on the same thing right now....what a B*TCH those bolts are to access. I thought there were only two up top, am I missing one?

Jan 15, 2013 | 12:46 PM

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MtnHermit

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Quote:

Originally Posted by jeeperxj2000

I'm working on the same thing right now....what a B*TCH those bolts are to access. I thought there were only two up top, am I missing one?

A reference on here should tell: http://www.jeep4x4center.com/knowled...?utm_source=cj

Jan 15, 2013 | 02:33 PM

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jeeperxj2000

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Thanks MtnHermit, this an awesome resource.

Jan 15, 2013 | 02:44 PM

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truckntractorhick

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From: Harleysville, PA

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Engine: 4.0L I6 Powertech

use a 3/8 socket and your golden

Jan 15, 2013 | 11:17 PM

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macgyver35

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From: Arlington, Texas

Year: 1998

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Quote:

Originally Posted by cruiser54

E12 Torx. Loosen/remove them before any others.

^ Truth. Especially the part about doing them first. If you've already got the others out, put the next one down on each side back in a tighten it up to take the tension of the top two so they come out MUCH easier. Then take the other two lower ones you rte-installed back out. Also, replace them with some regular hex-head bolts when you go back in.