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I have a 1999 wrangler with the 4.0 Inline 6. I need a Automatic transmission for it used,rebuilt, or can rebuild a tranny your help would be appreciated. Im not sure how much longer mine is going to last the slipping is getting a lot worse. Im getting told replacing fluid would only make it worse. :bigcry:
Please help
Thx
ROKBITR
12-12-2007, 11:01 AM
Im getting told replacing fluid would only make it worse. :bigcry:
YES!!!!!!
Look for an AW4, if you haven't already.
offroadaz
12-12-2007, 11:15 AM
I need to find a used tranny
Van Buren?
RokNRich
12-12-2007, 11:28 AM
Van Buren?
or Craigslist
:drummer:
YES!!!!!!
Look for an AW4, if you haven't already.
Is that the name of the tranny i need ?
ryan rich
12-12-2007, 12:05 PM
Van Buren?
:pimp2::pimp2: thats funny
ROKBITR
12-12-2007, 12:10 PM
Is that the name of the tranny i need ?
Yes, and no. the AW4 is the tranny out of XJ's. IMO, and a lot of others, it has a smoother shift, better ratios, and more durable.
ROKBITR
12-12-2007, 12:10 PM
Van Buren?
:smilielol5:
I have two Aw4's for slae.. $200.00 ea.. it's not a direct swap tho.. there are some electronics involved. Check Stu Olsen's site for a good write up.
Dave
Yes, and no. the AW4 is the tranny out of XJ's. IMO, and a lot of others, it has a smoother shift, better ratios, and more durable.
Dose it bolt right up? And dose anyone have any leads on one? Im not very mechanically savy
4 Wheelers Supply
12-12-2007, 12:17 PM
Pm sent.
I have two Aw4's for slae.. $200.00 ea.. it's not a direct swap tho.. there are some electronics involved. Check Stu Olsen's site for a good write up.
Dave
do i need any other hardware? Is there anyone that could help me install Ill pay ya. I dont think i can tackle something like this with my buddys
Looked threw the write up its way out of my league :dunce2:
ROKBITR
12-12-2007, 01:50 PM
do i need any other hardware? Is there anyone that could help me install Ill pay ya. I dont think i can tackle something like this with my buddys
Throw a wrenching party!!!!
Think we could get enoght people together to get it done one of these weekends? I have no idea how much work is involved
We can throw some dogs on the grill and I can get some beers
I dont know if i have all the tools needed though
Looks like that AW4 will be to much work to get it to work so im going to have to find a stock tranny so it just bolts up let me know if anyone has any leads on a good one
ROKBITR
12-12-2007, 02:39 PM
Think we could get enoght people together to get it done one of these weekends? I have no idea how much work is involved
We can throw some dogs on the grill and I can get some beers
I dont know if i have all the tools needed though
You would really only need like 2-3 other guys. You will be amazed at the help you can get from here. It may be a little more difficult for me to be able to make it there (the whole 200 miles away thing). But, with enough planning I could probably swing it.
If you really want to do the AW4 swap, just figure out everything you will need parts wise. Tool wise it may be a little more difficult. If you have access to a shop with with a lift it would make the whole deal A LOT easier. Also, you will want to find a transmission jack. I know, you are probably getting scared now :aagh:. If you just plan everything out in advance, you shouldn't have any problems.
If you would rather just look for a direct replacement....
you should have a 32RH tranny in there right now. However, if you wish to double check, here is how you can check it...
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q157/blue88xj/83259044.gif
Im not seeing a list anywhere on what exactly I need the problem is stu-offroad did a manual to auto swap its a little different so im not sure what all i need has anyone done this swap in there Jeep?
ROKBITR
12-12-2007, 03:10 PM
See if this link can help you decide on what you want to do...
http://www.thebassetts.us/Jeep/AW4/AW4_files/page0003.htm
Hey my uncle said that his friend had a slipping tranny on his jeep and replaced some kind of pump on the tranny and fixed the problem :confused: Anybody know if there is such a thing or do you think he misunderstood what they replaced
chopped7
12-14-2007, 10:22 AM
Have you had your current tranny looked at? It might be better just to rebuild the one you have. If a swap is in order though, I can say the AW4 is an excellent piece of gear. When I bought my XJ in 2000, it was 4 years old. I broke the ignition switch and took it to a shop where my a friend worked. Since he knew I had just gotten it, he checked out the whole thing for me. He said everything looked good except the tranny fluid was burnt. He recommended getting it flushed. I dropped it off at the tranny shop and the tech called me about an hour later. "I need you to come down and check out your tranny, it needs to be rebuilt." I went down there and he showed me metal shavings(aluminum flakes) all over everything in there. He told me if he flushed it, it might not even move. I asked what a rebuild would cost and he said $2200. I promptly asked him to put it back together and I would take it home and figure out what to do. I had other trucks to drive but I didn't have $2200. I continued to drive the Jeep thinking everyday the tranny was going to start slipping. That was almost 7 years and well over a 100k miles ago. The AW4 is still going strong on the same fluid and same filter. Awesome transmission.:fashizzle:
OlneyJeeps
12-14-2007, 11:55 AM
first, have you properly checked fluid(NEUTRAL NOT PARK) ?
checking in park will give false 2 qt high reading (will show normal when is actually 2 qts low)
second, transmission has externally adjustable bands (whole other thread on this).. have you tried adjusting?
when does it slip?
My knowledge of transmissions is, well none, dose anyone want to take a look at it? I could use a second opinion on what to do
pellucid602
12-14-2007, 02:14 PM
This guys looking for a tranny too. Never heard of the make tho.
Maybe he could help you out.
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/cas/509443162.html
pellucid602
12-14-2007, 02:22 PM
Have you had your current tranny looked at? It might be better just to rebuild the one you have. If a swap is in order though, I can say the AW4 is an excellent piece of gear. When I bought my XJ in 2000, it was 4 years old. I broke the ignition switch and took it to a shop where my a friend worked. Since he knew I had just gotten it, he checked out the whole thing for me. He said everything looked good except the tranny fluid was burnt. He recommended getting it flushed. I dropped it off at the tranny shop and the tech called me about an hour later. "I need you to come down and check out your tranny, it needs to be rebuilt." I went down there and he showed me metal shavings(aluminum flakes) all over everything in there. He told me if he flushed it, it might not even move. I asked what a rebuild would cost and he said $2200. I promptly asked him to put it back together and I would take it home and figure out what to do. I had other trucks to drive but I didn't have $2200. I continued to drive the Jeep thinking everyday the tranny was going to start slipping. That was almost 7 years and well over a 100k miles ago. The AW4 is still going strong on the same fluid and same filter. Awesome transmission.:fashizzle:
Thats the classic, "Look here, mister. See all these here metal shavings? Your tranny is toast! line unscrupulous mechanics use all the time. I used to work at a shop that used to drain the oil, slap a new pan on and claim to do all kinds of work they never did.
Gross.
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