motor mount bolts broke

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Jan 7, 2013 | 04:22 PM

#16

xj_maniac_newb

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From: Summerville, Ga

Year: 1995

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 2.5 4 cyl.

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Originally Posted by jebmccall

if you have to use extractors, dont use cheap ones as they are more likely to snap off and good luck drilling a broken extractor....

LOL x2 at that. I dont know why they even sell the cheap extractors. I've broke 3 in a row before.

Jan 7, 2013 | 05:09 PM

#17

cruiser54

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From: Prescott, Az

Year: 1990

Model: Cherokee (XJ)

Engine: 4.0

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Originally Posted by jeepsoldier

Thanks for the message on how the bolts break and why not to reuse them...but I was asking if there's a way I can get to them and drill them out without removing the other mount and lifting the engine

I know what you were asking. I was giving you a heads up so you didn't put it back together with "too long" of bolts.

Jan 27, 2013 | 08:56 AM

#18

jeepsoldier

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From: atco, nj

Year: 1997

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 I6 HO

Well u have tried both the extractors and left hand drill bits and broke both...weather is too cold to be working outside the past week so I guess I'm shot outta luck right now unless someone else has any ideas? How much should the good extractors cost and where can I get them? I've been paying about $10 and getting them at autozone....

Jan 27, 2013 | 10:37 AM

#19

randy1352

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From: Southern Ohio

Year: 1996

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

MOTOR MOUNT

I just did this repair.Mine were broken off inside,I used a dremal tool with a mini cut off wheel. Cut slots in top of broken bolts. Two cut slightly into block no problem. Heated bolt area with propane torch . Removed very easely with stubby screwdriver. USED GRADE 8 REPLACEMENTS. dremal I had came with cut off wheels. They are very fragile so get extras. Doubled them up to make slot wide enough.

Last edited by randy1352; Jan 27, 2013 at 10:52 AM. Reason: more info