Not to drag up an old topic, but I'm trying to pull the 231 out of my parts XJ. Currently it has been cut in half and most of the floor/trans tunnel is gone up to the ridge where the front seat bolts fo for the front seats.

I've got the 2 top bolts out and the middle passenger one. Any tricks to getting the others?

Also, is the crossmember bolted to the tc or the trans? I'm trying to figure out if it needs to come out. Does the trans need supported or are there other mounts to support it!