995speed
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Ridgefield
99 XJ 4.0 Ax15
Was driving home from school yesterday on the highway when the 2 month old u joint bindrd up on me and caused the rear drive shaft to propel underneath my jeep. Buddy came to the rescue with a tilt trailer and a pickup cause I had my front one out while I was rebuilding upon putting it in I noticed that my bell housing got cracked and the hole on the motor that the trans bolts into as well. I am not concerned about the bell housing that much they are around for cheap enough my concern is the bolt hole that cracked on my block ik it's cast iron and a pain to weld I'd really rather not put a new motor in cause the one I have is cherry and I don't have the money for that either has anyone experienced this before what did you do? I've heard that some marine tex epoxy to put it back then drill it out and tap it to size could serve as a temp fix but I'd rather have it welded if it'll hold for long time. Any input is greatly appreciated cause not only is this jeep my baby its my only way to go to and from school .
Was driving home from school yesterday on the highway when the 2 month old u joint bindrd up on me and caused the rear drive shaft to propel underneath my jeep. Buddy came to the rescue with a tilt trailer and a pickup cause I had my front one out while I was rebuilding upon putting it in I noticed that my bell housing got cracked and the hole on the motor that the trans bolts into as well. I am not concerned about the bell housing that much they are around for cheap enough my concern is the bolt hole that cracked on my block ik it's cast iron and a pain to weld I'd really rather not put a new motor in cause the one I have is cherry and I don't have the money for that either has anyone experienced this before what did you do? I've heard that some marine tex epoxy to put it back then drill it out and tap it to size could serve as a temp fix but I'd rather have it welded if it'll hold for long time. Any input is greatly appreciated cause not only is this jeep my baby its my only way to go to and from school .