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Re: torque converter?
| Gemini Jackson | 26 May 2007 13:39 |
>> spent over $2000 to have rebuilt, has completely died again > [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > >even on ebay (which I would not do..) the units run about $1100 They will, I assume, honor their warranty. However I have to be the one to tow it there, 3 counties away. And of course it's not a priority as they've already been paid. This was a (supposedly) complete rebuild. Included a new wiring harness. Between this and the oil guzzling engine I REALLY regret buying this vehicle. I blame myself as I didn't do the proper research beforehand. ~GJ~
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| Nate | 25 May 2007 15:35 |
> spent over $2000 to have rebuilt, has completely died again now this is most unfortunate. does the shop honor a warranty on the rebuild? it should if they are part of the national assoc for tran rebuilders.
just for comparison sake, I know this may not help you but for future reference for archives, a totally rebuilt trooper transmission from the most reputable place (they build 600+ units a month) in the USA costs just $1700 plus core deposit of $300-400 which is refunded once you ship back your old transmission. this rebuild is a complete job where all internal parts are replaced, not just the worn or suspicious ones.
many local transmission shops take shortcuts but charge as if a full rebuild was performed.
even on ebay (which I would not do..) the units run about $1100
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| Gemini Jackson | 25 May 2007 15:04 |
>> I'm suspecting the problem now with this POS is the torque converter. > [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] >could use any generic advise to install a ground wire between transmission and engine >or transmission and body (or do both, no harm either way) Thanks for the posts. Unfortunately the transmission, which I just spent over $2000 to have rebuilt, has completely died again. It won't budge an inch. Assuming I don't take a sledgehammer to it in the next few days, I'll try your recommendations. Many thanks. ~GJ~
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| Nate | 25 May 2007 12:55 |
> I'm suspecting the problem now with this POS is the torque converter. I read all your previous comments and did not detect if you had the computer codes pulled? Any Autozone will do it for free, worst case a small shop with an OBD-I reader would charge 50-75 bucks and get them for you.
my other suggestion would be to purchase from Napa or Autozone (avoid other parts dealers) the most expensive Idle Air Control sensor and Throttle Position Sensor, cost for both parts would be around 100, in total. Can't hurt either way.
finally, if you read my note and the link posted, you may have a faulty ground and could use any generic advise to install a ground wire between transmission and engine or transmission and body (or do both, no harm either way)
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| Gemini Jackson | 22 May 2007 16:18 |
I'm suspecting the problem now with this POS is the torque converter. I've just paid 2K for a new transmission, replaced the egr valve, plugs, pcv valve, fuel pressure regulator, and all filters. It still feels like the brakes on when I drive, especially uphill and a whistling vacuum of air is heard when I first crank it up. Out of desperation I was about to try to replace the air intake manifold gasket but someone riding with me today said it seemed like the torque converter. Any knowledgeable thoughts anyone? This trooper is ruining my life!
Oh-2001 trooper 3.5 4x4 ~GJ~
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