pinecone_27

i went over sum rairoad tracks today and snapped all 3 bolts holding the passenger side motor mount to the block. any1 have any ideas of how i would go about removing the bolts from the block in such a tight spot?

pinecone_27

no one has any suggestions? lol

SNIDELYWHIPLASH

Seems to be a very common problem. I don't have any recommendations, but I can point you in the right direction. Here are a couple of search links to possible solutions to this problem:

search: cherokeeforum.com
search: jeepforum.com

You'll find several different approaches to removing the bolts.

Good luck!

jeepride

It is a common problem on these jeeps good luck with your repairs.

jth877

That sucks. It happened to my old 96. I called up the dealer figuring since it was common they would could give me some advice. They told $150 to drill out the old bolts, install the new and give me a new engine mount. I couldn't pass up that deal, so I let them do it. I guess they have the repair down pretty well.

Anyway, I'm almost positive they used a right angle drill and a reverse drill bit to get them out. Another way I've read about people doing is welding a nut on the end of the broken bolts and wrenching it out.

pinecone_27

thanks for the help everyone, now i just need to get my hands on a right angle drill lol

excess650

You can buy an attachment to turn your drill into a right angle drill.

note to self: check RH motor mounts

freegdr

most harware store will sell a right angle drill adapter

its_deer_not_jeep

lol piece of cake for me just pull the engine and use an easy out and then go get some nice new bolts (strong ones not no piece of crap 50 cent bolts) for both sides and replace all of them drop engine back down and reinstall... walla there you go all fixed and better

pinecone_27

well i now have a right angle drill but theres not enough room even for that, and the motor wont come down any farther, this has turned into quiet a project, ive read a few threads about this and every1 makes it sound pretty easy what am i doing wrongg.