More progress made on my buddy's TJ. No pictures though because it looks the same, lol.
FINALLY got the motor and trans free from each other tonight. There were 2 more bolts at the top of the bell housing and they were external torx. Had to go to Auto Zone and pick up the correct socket and a couple extensions.
I still couldnt' get to the bolts because of lack of space so I did some research and found a solution that worked for me.
1. Put ratcher tie down strap around trans and tie to frame. Just to keep the trans from moving/falling.
2. Put trans in 4th gear so when the trans moves, it wont' bend the shifter.
3. Remove bolt on motor to motor mounts.
4. Remove motor mounts completely.
5. Lower engine until the motor mounts on the block are past the ones on the frame (or as far down as you can get it)
6. Remove consol, shifter knob, shifter boot, and metal plate around shifter.
7. Use many extensions and the external torx socket and remove external torx bolts from bell housing.
8. Raise engine and free it from the trans.
9. Have cold beer.
So now I have about 6 or so more electrical connections and the engine can be removed. The engine is currently loose and free and is beggin to be taken out.
More updates coming this weekend (with pictures)
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