A little advice for my gross polluter?

[djgrayxj]

From DJ hear is some info I have saved hope it helps
87XJ 4.0 Motor mount installation help needed
http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=1043739
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Info below from post http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=1039378
Motor Mounts

Shorty posted:
Note reverse the motor mount through-bolt on the passenger side so it can be removed without pulling the filter adapter in the future
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Joe Peters posted;
Brown Dog mounts--do a search. http://browndogindustries.com/jeep-motor-mounts-2.aspx
Available in natural rubber or poly--can be rebuilt or switched between rubber & poly. None better IMHO.
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Henry Krinkle posted:
Go with Brown Dog mounts- they are great and the customer service is outstanding. I've heard the poly mounts may cause extra vibrations which are functionally no problem; buy may make your old XJ jingle and jangle.

Here is a link to the thread I recently posted about the part number for 1988 oil filter adapter o-rings:
http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthrea...#post245003477

You need to remove the oil filter adapter to get the old mount out. This is one of the areas that tend to leak oil, so kill 2 birds at once.

Here is a link to a thread where member 5-90 in post # 14 details the right way to do this job:
http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=1029724

These are really important- bad motor mounts can tear up trans mounts and even worse- allow the motor to shift, causing the fan to impact the radiator.

 

[Illeagle]

Holy sheet, now that is some HELP! I love it when forum members actually help out instead of post "do a search". Thanks a ton guys!

 

[Illeagle]

Well thanks to all your helpful advice I passed "with flying colors" the tech said. I did a new cap, rotor, plugs, O2 sensor, and Cat. Also upon visual the tech showed me both hoses came off the canister (egr maybe) so I had to jump up in there and find them and plug them both back in. All is ok and I got my 2012 sticker. Now its onto the motor mount and a few leaks that need addressed. Thanks again guys!!

 

[cruiser54]

Congrats on your success.Get the motor mounts done before your exhaust manifold cracks as a result.

 

[2stix]

do you have a part number for the new cat? i assume it is a california legal cat. i need one for an 89 also. yep you guessed it, i too am a gross polluter. (for now)

 

[Illeagle]

No shoot unfortunately I didnt get a part number. Yes it was a legal cat and I just got it at a local muffler shop up in victorville. They installed it for $170 which I thought was on the lower priced side. Ask around in your area and you should be able to find a good deal.