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I'm missing bolts in the same place on my '99 XJ Sport. The Chrysler dealer said there were 4 that were 10x1.5x35... metric... I have a Fastenal up the road so I want to make sure I'm getting the right bolts (metric or SAE) and the right amount of them. I just bought my XJ on Saturday and really don't want to mess anything up.

 

Are you saying that you are missing the 4 engine to bellhousing bolts?

If this XJ has an engine installed it must have at least one bolt holding it in/on.

Here's a pic of your '99 engine to bellhousing bolts. The pic says '88 - '96 parts catalog. The only reason I put that on the pic is because that's the only place the dimensions show up.

I used these Hillman bolts on my '99 when I did my engine change. You can see they are not Metric bolts.

 

Thank you very much for your help and the pic. I'm a new Cherokee owner, and I look forward to learning more.

 

I was missing one of the lower bolts but got to Fastenal and got replacement lowers and uppers per the pic you posted. I got the missing lower put in, which lessened the motor jerking when I start it. I was having a hard time seeing the uppers, and didn't see any external torx bolts (might be hidden behind the motor) I'm a Jeep newbie so I'm learning as I go. I have a buddy of mine staying with me that had a '91 and a '97 XJ so he's helping with it when he's not working.

 

Hang in there. Follow this forum and you get a lot of good tips on how to maintain you Jeep.

It does pay to get a Factory Service Manual, if you don't have one already.

Go to Paciic Coast Manuals.com and buy their service manual. It's only about $7.95.

Additionally, see if you can buy a quality foot pound torque wrench. Nearly every bolt/nut on your Jeep will have a torque value.

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