snowskisean3

so i have a 1995 XJ…5spd manual..and last week out at the apex's in vegas i was doing easy hill and next thing i know my shift and tranny either rotated/shifted/moved to the right…the entire shifter did…so where my 3rd gear should be …was my first…and i could only get 1st and 2nd gear to engage…could not go into reverse…so i drove it home from apex, bout 25 miles fine in first and second…took apart my console. got all gears to engage with just the whole there…i noticed my heat shield/metal w.e thing that is there was getting hit against by the shifter…but all gears work..goes in reverse fine and everything…since than i have replaced my tranny mount. and have hit a brick wall with ideas. any help/suggestions be awesome?

Lowrange2

Go outside, pop the hood and look at your passenger side motor mount. I'd bet it doesn't look happy.

There's only 2 things it could be.

You should post pictures for clarity.

RTorrez1

Yeah, Check the motor and trans mounts.

snowskisean3

I have the tranny mounts are fine…and my right motor mount looks fine ill try and get pictures up.!

Lowrange2

Is the passenger side mount broken off of the block?

Unless the unibody is FUBARed beyond belief then the only that would allow the engine/transmission to rotate is the motor mounts and transmission mount.

When you're out there taking pictures be sure to take a picture of the transfer case linkage rod that runs from the body to the transmission. It'll be perpendicular to the side of the transmission.

snowskisean3

No it is not broken off the block…but does look like its a bit bent …try and add photos in a second thanks. also it seems to drive fine..it might be the right eng mount

snowskisean3

yep its the eng mount. awesome. guess ill be doing that this weekend.!!! :-( now if you change one..do you do both.? and saw the post about changing them can be done with the floor jack to take the weight off? also would u loosen the tranny bolts?

RTorrez1

Personally I would do both but that's me. It really depends on how bad the engine shifted and it did any damage to the other. If it looks like it twisted the one that didn't snap I would change it because if it twisted it enough more then likely it will fail sooner or later.

Lowrange2

You don't have to but I would suggest it.

I use my engine hoist to hold the weight of the engine but you can use a floor jack just as easily. Be careful not to bend your oil pan.

Remove the motor mount, remove the engine bracket and replace it. Shouldn't be difficult.

Now would be a great time to upgrade to Brown Dog motor mount brackets if you can spare the cash. Definitely a worth while upgrade.

http://browndogindustries.com/SU2572...nting-Kit.aspx

snowskisean3

thanks will look into the mounts. Will post pictures as i go..and when i can find my camera cord (just moved)…of this whole adventure! still learning !!

Lowrange2

No problem.

I've never seen one of those mounts bend. Anxious to see a picture of it.

snowskisean3

well got the brown dog's motor mounts ORDER now the wait :-/ … yeah will try and find cord tonight gotta get some sleep