SurplusFan98
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- LA
Hi all,
I fell into a VERY cheap 98 2WD XJ that runs in spite of the transmission catching fire (these things are AMAZING). I'm handy, but not necessarily a car guru. Want to fix this thing up for my daughter who needs a semi-dependable vehicle.
My question is: what all is needed to decouple the transmission from the engine so that I can work on the engine safely without engaging the trans (or while it is removed)? The transmission, due to the fire, is very likely garbage (as is the wiring harness). Its going to be a minute before I can replace it. In the meantime, I'd like to get the engine in good working order while its in my driveway. I just don't think I can work on it at all unless I can isolate it from the transmission.
Side note: I'm in the market for 98 XJ wiring if anyone knows where I can get that for cheap without pulling it from the junk yard...
I fell into a VERY cheap 98 2WD XJ that runs in spite of the transmission catching fire (these things are AMAZING). I'm handy, but not necessarily a car guru. Want to fix this thing up for my daughter who needs a semi-dependable vehicle.
My question is: what all is needed to decouple the transmission from the engine so that I can work on the engine safely without engaging the trans (or while it is removed)? The transmission, due to the fire, is very likely garbage (as is the wiring harness). Its going to be a minute before I can replace it. In the meantime, I'd like to get the engine in good working order while its in my driveway. I just don't think I can work on it at all unless I can isolate it from the transmission.
Side note: I'm in the market for 98 XJ wiring if anyone knows where I can get that for cheap without pulling it from the junk yard...