My trans bit the bullet last night, it all started with some light slipping under heavy load, then it got stuck in one gear which lasted 130 miles until I was forced to stop for gas. After the stop i couldn't get it to go back into the same gear it was cruising in and had to call for a tow.
Read the codes this morning and I have:
P0846 - B pressure
P0732 - 2nd gear ratio
P0733 - 3rd gear ratio
P0734 - 4th gear ratio
I pulled the trans dip stick while it was still warm and it smelt of burning oil.
As far as I can tell I have 4 (5 if you count the stealership) options:
* Take it to the local trans shop and have it rebuilt ($2800)
* Buy a used trans ($500-1000)
* Buy a remanufactured unit (probably similar $$ to a rebuild)
* Buy a rebuild kit and do it myself ($200-600)
At the moment I'm leaning towards a low milage trans and fitting it myself. Any one have input on this?
As I use the jeep for towing my trailer and race bike, 2000-2500lbs v nose enclosed trailer that is the same width as the jeep but a little taller (44^2ft nose surface if the v was flat. I was thinking that I should add the mechanical cooling fan, anyone know what parts are required for this? Another option I have is that radiator was replaced 5k miles ago and the replacement has the built in trans cooler core, should I hook this up in series with the cooler in front of the radiator?
Read the codes this morning and I have:
P0846 - B pressure
P0732 - 2nd gear ratio
P0733 - 3rd gear ratio
P0734 - 4th gear ratio
I pulled the trans dip stick while it was still warm and it smelt of burning oil.
As far as I can tell I have 4 (5 if you count the stealership) options:
* Take it to the local trans shop and have it rebuilt ($2800)
* Buy a used trans ($500-1000)
* Buy a remanufactured unit (probably similar $$ to a rebuild)
* Buy a rebuild kit and do it myself ($200-600)
At the moment I'm leaning towards a low milage trans and fitting it myself. Any one have input on this?
As I use the jeep for towing my trailer and race bike, 2000-2500lbs v nose enclosed trailer that is the same width as the jeep but a little taller (44^2ft nose surface if the v was flat. I was thinking that I should add the mechanical cooling fan, anyone know what parts are required for this? Another option I have is that radiator was replaced 5k miles ago and the replacement has the built in trans cooler core, should I hook this up in series with the cooler in front of the radiator?