Cherokee Chat General non-tech Cherokee chat
XJ/MJ/ZJ/WJ

Big hole in my trans..how did it happened?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Sep 24, 2016 | 10:37 PM
  #1  
97xj5speed's Avatar
Thread Starter
Newbie
 
Joined: May 2016
Posts: 11
Likes: 0
Model: Cherokee
Default Big hole in my trans..how did it happened?

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?
Reply
Old Sep 24, 2016 | 10:42 PM
  #2  
97xj5speed's Avatar
Thread Starter
Newbie
 
Joined: May 2016
Posts: 11
Likes: 0
Model: Cherokee
Default


Originally Posted by 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?
Reply
Old Sep 24, 2016 | 11:36 PM
  #3  
RubenZ's Avatar
Member
 
Joined: Jun 2016
Posts: 194
Likes: 0
From: South Texas
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

You didnt run over a 2x4
Reply
Old Sep 24, 2016 | 11:52 PM
  #4  
93XJeeper's Avatar
CF Veteran
10 Year Member
 
Joined: Feb 2015
Posts: 1,528
Likes: 2
From: North Carolina
Year: 1993
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

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.
Reply
Old Sep 25, 2016 | 05:02 AM
  #5  
andrewmp6's Avatar
CF Veteran
 
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 8,014
Likes: 17
From: Louisville,KY
Model: Cherokee
Default

The edges look rounded almost like someone cut that out,Like said i would tape over the hole and let it be.
Reply
Old Sep 25, 2016 | 07:08 AM
  #6  
97xj5speed's Avatar
Thread Starter
Newbie
 
Joined: May 2016
Posts: 11
Likes: 0
Model: Cherokee
Default

Originally Posted by RubenZ
You didnt run over a 2x4
No but its such a perfect square tho, i just cant think of anything that would of done it.. Lol
Reply
Old Sep 25, 2016 | 07:10 AM
  #7  
97xj5speed's Avatar
Thread Starter
Newbie
 
Joined: May 2016
Posts: 11
Likes: 0
Model: Cherokee
Default

Originally Posted by 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.
hahahah tape? Well maybe ill try and use something a little stronger! Thanks tho
Reply
Old Sep 25, 2016 | 07:11 AM
  #8  
97xj5speed's Avatar
Thread Starter
Newbie
 
Joined: May 2016
Posts: 11
Likes: 0
Model: Cherokee
Default

Originally Posted by andrewmp6
The edges look rounded almost like someone cut that out,Like said i would tape over the hole and let it be.
it does look like somebody was trying to cut! You think somebody was trying to steal the trans! Lol
Reply
Old Sep 25, 2016 | 07:17 AM
  #9  
Outlaw Star's Avatar
CF ADMIN
Veteran: Army
 
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 34,088
Likes: 257
From: Lantana, Fl
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.Slow
Default

Someone cut that there. For what reason, i can't say. Maybe to.get to the torque converter bolts easier?
Reply
Old Sep 25, 2016 | 07:40 AM
  #10  
Rogue4x4's Avatar
::CF Administrator::
Premium Member
10 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 14,479
Likes: 805
From: Blunt, South Dakota
Year: 97
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.6 stroker
Default

Originally Posted by Outlaw Star
Someone cut that there. For what reason, i can't say. Maybe to.get to the torque converter bolts easier?
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
Reply
Old Sep 25, 2016 | 08:08 AM
  #11  
XJwonders's Avatar
CF Veteran
Premium Member
 
Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 19,219
Likes: 45
From: west chester, pa
Year: 1999
Engine: 4.0
Default

Yeah. You can cover it with some sheet aluminum and screw it on
Reply
Old Sep 26, 2016 | 01:37 AM
  #12  
andrewmp6's Avatar
CF Veteran
 
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 8,014
Likes: 17
From: Louisville,KY
Model: Cherokee
Default

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.
Reply
Old Sep 26, 2016 | 08:20 AM
  #13  
cruiser54's Avatar
::CF Moderator::
 
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 43,971
Likes: 1,579
From: Prescott, Az
Year: 1990
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0
Default

They probably dropped a CPS bolt into the bell housing.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
tonybeirut
Modified XJ Cherokee Tech
2
Sep 25, 2016 08:04 AM
Cvail
Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here
2
Sep 24, 2016 08:29 AM
robbsdfff
Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here
2
Sep 22, 2016 05:23 PM
TFitzPat87
Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here
4
Sep 22, 2016 05:05 PM
'90Cherokee
Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here
0
Sep 18, 2016 09:57 AM

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 04:45 AM.