Manual XJ Engine Into Auto XJ?

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cavalier

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Detroit, MI

• Nov 17, 2015

• #1

So I just bought a 4.0 out of a manual XJ and want to throw it into my auto (blew up my engine Saturday in a mud pit). Anything complicated here? I'll need to throw my auto's flex plate on there of course.

Other than removing the pilot bearing (this is required, right?) this should be straightforward, no?

 

gradon

NAXJA Forum User

Location

DC

• Nov 17, 2015

• #2

You got it. Change leaky rear main seal/oil pan gasket/valve cover gasket while it's out. Check freeze plugs. Maybe change out upper axle bushings while accessible.

 

Last edited: Nov 17, 2015

old_man

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Loveland, Colorado

• Nov 18, 2015

• #3

Make sure and swap the Throttle body and brackets for the AT cable.

 

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Runnin'OnEmpty

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Location

Southeast USA

• Nov 18, 2015

• #4

cavalier said:

.......Other than removing the pilot bearing (this is required, right?) this should be straightforward, no?

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Yes, it has to be removed. There's a couple ways if you
don't have a tool. One is to fill the area behind the bearing
with heavy grease, place a close-fit bolt into the center
of the bearing, and give it a quick smack with a hammer.
The hydraulic shock will force the bearing out.

 

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crofoot

NAXJA Forum User

Location

woodinville wa

• Dec 7, 2015

• #5

wet toilet paper stuffed in the hole works better and is less of a mess to clean up

 

Last edited: Dec 7, 2015

xcm

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Location

Southern Oregon

• Dec 7, 2015

• #6

Bread compresses to a plastic like consistency, and works like a champ. But i dunno why you would have to remove it...