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Stripped bell housing

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falconian

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Sarasota
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FL
Guys,

i just discovered that the top bell housing bolts are stripped. Running a T176 with a 258. Do I need to drop the drive train to install helicoils? Guessing that’s the best solution?

A stupid question, but only have a few more weeks before the Scrambler gets put away for the winter. I don’t have any vibration and stumbled upon the loose bolts by accident. Can I drive it for a couple more weeks or will it cause additional damage?

Thanks
Craig
 
I'm guessing you are referring to the transmission to bell housing bolts? If so, I would drop the trans and transfer case and heli-coil the bell housing.
My guess is it's been that way for a while...like since whoever last assembled it. You're probably OK driving it on the street assuming all the engine and trans mounts are in good shape, but I would not work it hard off-road until fixed. You don't want to crack the lower trans bolt ears. Good winter project.
 
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