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Noob engine swap question.

619 views 6 replies 4 participants last post by  NYScrambler 
#1 ·
Hi Guys, I'm new to the forum. I've been reading for a bit but haven't had much chance to do some posting yet. Anyway, I'm also new to a YJ engine swap. I've done a few in the past. Including a Scrambler. My question here is how do I get those inverted Torx engine to tranny bolts from the top of the bell housing out? I have the Torx socket for it but there is literally no room to get a ratchet in there. The CJ's I've done were pretty easy since they were hex bolts. I used offset head box wrenches for those. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!
 
#2 ·
The best way I know is to let the trans lower a bit and go in thru the shifter opening down the tranny tunnel. With an extension or two and a wobble joint you should be good to go.
 
#3 ·
A body lift helps but yeah, i agrree with rusty, the shifter acess panel is probably the best route. They are a MAJOR pain in the anal region
 
#5 ·
Thanks for the tips guys. I'll try lowering the tranny a little and going through the tranny tunnel. I lowered the tranny on my Scrambler when I swapped the motor. Didn't need to go through the tunnel for that one so I didn't even think of that this time. If I can't get it that way, then motor and tranny come out together. And........ when the replacement motor gets attached I'm using normal hex bolts at the top.
 
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