242 H&T advice

mojojojo

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Gresham, Oregon

• Mar 24, 2007

• #1

so i've done my research (thanks again ), got my parts, tomorrow the fun begins. my weekend projects are always 2 weekends, 2 hours = 4 hours etc... just wondering if anyone has any last minute suggestions or advice before i begin.

Details
90 limited
242 trans
P.O.R.C. H&T kit
drive shaft adapter from NAPA
Extra front driveline re-jointed and ready to roll.

 

Kittrell

NAXJA Member

NAXJA Member

Location

Thornton, CO

• Mar 24, 2007

• #2

Nevermind.

 

uncc civilengineer

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Location

Winston Salem, NC

• Mar 24, 2007

• #3

get you a paper thin cut off wheel and several good drill bits. You are going to want to start very small w/ a pilot hole and work your way up... You will never get it done by starting w/ the large bit.. just my 0.02

 

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Gojeep

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Location

Australia

• Mar 24, 2007

• #4

Have the engine running in reverse as well. I have all the hints you need on my site.
www.go.jeep-xj.info

 

PornstaR

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Location

Tacoma WA

• Mar 24, 2007

• #5

Use cheap(er) bits cause if you break one you wont have the trouble of having to try and drill out a hardened bit.

 

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Gaius

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Location

Beaverton, OR

• Mar 24, 2007

• #6

DON't, and I mean "DON'T" break the tap.

 

mojojojo

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Location

Gresham, Oregon

• Mar 24, 2007

• #7

Gojeep said:

Have the engine running in reverse as well. I have all the hints you need on my site.
www.go.jeep-xj.info

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WOW! thats a great write up. hadn't seen that one yet. good pic's also. Thanks man.



So should i be under the jeep when i put it in reverse? or should i put it in reverse first then get out and try and dive under while it's rolling down the driveway?:gee:

 

ZachMan

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Location

Birmingham, AL

• Mar 24, 2007

• #8

I wnet by GoJeeps method and worked great

 

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1996cc

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Location

Springfield, OR

• Mar 25, 2007

• #9

Don't break the tap off like I did.

Drill the hole little deep, so if you do, you can drive the (hopefully small) piece of the tap into the end and still have enough threads to use a bolt. I lucked out on that one.

 

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fuzzydog

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Location

BC Canada

• Mar 25, 2007

• #10

I just did exactly the same thing 90 ltd XJ with 242 except - I bought a spare 242 for $100 Can and put the sye on that one, now I will swap it in at the same time as I put in my long arms. I split the case, took out the shaft and had a shop machine it - cost was $40 Can and was worth every penny. I tried to cut it on my bandsaw and barely made a scratch in the hardened outer part.
reassembly was pretty straightforward with info found on the net.