freeflir29 0 #1 July 18, 2002 Well, just got off the phone with my mechanic. The good news...there's nothing wrong with my transfer case. The bad news....most of the bearings in my transmission are trash. So...for $1410 I can have them all replaced...oh and lets add another $200 for me to order a new front drive shaft since I took that off a couple weeks ago. It's garbage too. So....$1610 later my Jeep will be all good again. Thats just about what a brand new Voodoo would have cost. It's always something....... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fonz 0 #2 July 18, 2002 Oh man, that really sucks! Are you absolutely sure you need that car???And five hundred entirely naked women dropped out of the sky on parachutes. -- The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jfields 0 #3 July 18, 2002 QuoteAre you absolutely sure you need that car??? He could always try pulling his skirt up to hitch hike. Of course, the car repairs might be a better option. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fonz 0 #4 July 18, 2002 QuoteQuoteAre you absolutely sure you need that car??? He could always try pulling his skirt up to hitch hike. Okay, okay, so I guess he does need the car after all.And five hundred entirely naked women dropped out of the sky on parachutes. -- The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflytim 0 #5 July 18, 2002 I feel your pain, I sell my motorcycle two weeks ago and then find out last week that my truck needs a transmission. damn. Must be all the drag racing on the runway. TIM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #6 July 18, 2002 QuoteMust be all the drag racing on the runway That I don't doubt!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hobbes4star 0 #7 July 18, 2002 that sucks to bad oh well thier is always next timeif fun were easy it wouldn't be worth having, right? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #8 July 18, 2002 QuoteOf course, the car repairs might be a better option Yep...I would never get a ride unless I was in Mid-town and I don't go to Mid-town.....for anything..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
goose491 0 #9 July 18, 2002 What kind 'o Jeep? I drive a 1990 Jeep YJ... There's always something to replace but I love it and will never rid myself of it... She's outside right now (topless in the rain) My Karma ran over my Dogma!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lindsey 0 #10 July 18, 2002 QuoteSo....$1610 later my Jeep will be all good again That's just about what it's gonna cost to get my Jeep fixed after the deer incident.... Hmmpfff.. Peas~ Lindsey-- A conservative is just a liberal who's been mugged. A liberal is just a conservative who's been to jail Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #11 July 18, 2002 QuoteWhat kind 'o Jeep? '82 CJ-7. 258 6 cylinder, Weber 430 CFM carb, T-4 tranny with Dana 300 transfer case. The damn transfer case has 250,000 miles on it and there is nothing wrong with it. This is transmission number 3 (Second time replacing it). Put a new engine in it in 1998 and it only has about 45,000 miles on it now. I have owned it since 1991 and have quite the love hate relationship with it. Hard top and doors and of course I have a Bikini top for it. I'll probably never get rid of it. Every time I think I should sell it I have something like this happen and don't want to sell it for nothing because of one part. Someday when I get a job that actually pays well I want a hybrid Honda civic as a grocery getter and road trip car. One of these days...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
goose491 0 #12 July 18, 2002 I'm in the same boat.. actually, the hybrid is what I was looking at aswell.. My YJ has the in-line 6 cyl... the hybrid would be the exact opposite as far as gas consuption goes. We've nicknamed my Jeep "Boozer" Each time I fill her up, I'm reminded that this is a toy.. not a means of transportation My Karma ran over my Dogma!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #13 July 18, 2002 QuoteI'm reminded that this is a toy.. not a means of transportation After years of having neighbors comment on the fact that I'm always "tinkering" with it, I have come up with my own little phrase. "Jeep....it's not just transportation. It's a hobby!!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
goose491 0 #14 July 18, 2002 Check this out I subscribe and they send me a catalogue every year... there's nothing on a Jeep you can't fix yourself.. Gotta love it. http://www.quadratec.com/ My Karma ran over my Dogma!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #15 July 18, 2002 I have been using these guys. Pretty good prices and excellent service so far. I'll do some comparison shopping at Quadratec though. www.4wd.com/index.htm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jfields 0 #16 July 18, 2002 Clay, The truth is that all your money goes to these guys, for your real hobby... http://shaulsmfg.com/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #17 July 18, 2002 Now all you need are some Dana 44s, a Waren setup and something in the range of 33" to put under each corner... I love Jeeps, someday I'll have one, an older one, one that I can build to be a trail monster. I love the offroading but hate to do any sort of serious stuff in my truck because I know it'll get f***ed up on the trail...--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #18 July 18, 2002 Quotefor your real hobby... No no...I bought a wire feed MIG welder a few years ago so I could build custom racks...... BTW..Ummm...Justin....why are you surfing sites about livestock? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jfields 0 #19 July 18, 2002 I bought a wire feed MIG welder a few years ago so I could build custom racks...... Aaahh... More expensive up front, but with the quantity you need, I'm sure it paid for itself rather quickly. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites fasterfaller 0 #20 July 18, 2002 How much for a new transmission ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jfields 0 #21 July 18, 2002 QuoteBTW..Ummm...Justin....why are you surfing sites about livestock? If I didn't read up, how the hell could I ever carry on a conversation with you, Skreamer or Remster? The effort I have to go through to maintain these friendships.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites freeflir29 0 #22 July 18, 2002 QuoteHow much for a new transmission ? Well..the only thing wrong with the old one is several of the bearings are gone So...if you replace one you replace them all. Nothing wrong with the gears and such but it's the labor that kills ya. In 1995 I bought another tranny for $750. If I had to replace this one I would go with a T-5 and that is $1600 outright for the tranny and then you have to put it in....This time I am just getting all the bearings replaced but the labor is a kick in the nuts. $1410 is the estimate. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites VectorBoy 0 #23 July 21, 2002 Clay you gotta good ride.Your 300 transfer case is a very strong and sought after unit. Before you plunk down money on another t-4 you may want to investigate other tranny options. For your jeep there are alot if your a tinkerer. Or a direct replacement with a little number called a "world class" T-5. Our jeeps have borg warners with sleeve bushings the world class units have nice tapered roller bearings and can be found in mustangs and other high output street cars. If you find one in salvage make sure the shaft length and size and spline count are the same. If you can't deal with this much tinkering now you can buy it new from various aftermarket jeep sources or advanced adapters. Bad part, est $2200 good part you will not ever break it. Be glad you don't have the french tranny that came in some later wranglers its over $3000 to replace and garanteed to break again. And now I apologize to everyone else if I sound like a jeep tech weenie from offroad.com. Just trying to help a brother score a Voodoo and keep his jeep. Glen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites freeflir29 0 #24 July 21, 2002 QuoteYour 300 transfer case is a very strong and sought after unit. Yep...250,000 miles and still going strong. My bad...I have an SR-4 tranny....not a T-4. The SR-4 is much better. I saw those T-5's from Advanced Adapters but didn't know about the quality. I know the original T-5's they used in some Jeeps are pretty weak compared to my SR-4. I can get a AA T-5 for $1700 plus shipping and the serious pain in the ass of changing it out.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites cloudseeker2001 0 #25 July 21, 2002 yep, a brand new T-5 from 4 wheel drive catalog is about 2K, the adaptor plate is about 2 hundred and the stick shift about 100......you need the adaptor plate because the ford tansmission will not directly fit to your 258. i would call around some of the shops and see if they have any rebuilt and waiting on a buyer, T-5's are really popular. while you are at it, get the fly wheel turned and replace the clutch and maybe the slave. this is a really easy job and it is not much different than repairing a go-cart! i have dropped the entire drive train from my 87 wrangler and put it back together in 1 day by myself. by the way, how much fluid did the mechanic say was in it? no ever checks or changes standard trans fluid! if we lived closer, i would help you out and help you fix it. the only thang more fun than working on your jeep is driving it! "Some call it heavenly in it's brilliance, others mean and rueful of the western dream" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 1 of 2 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
fasterfaller 0 #20 July 18, 2002 How much for a new transmission ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jfields 0 #21 July 18, 2002 QuoteBTW..Ummm...Justin....why are you surfing sites about livestock? If I didn't read up, how the hell could I ever carry on a conversation with you, Skreamer or Remster? The effort I have to go through to maintain these friendships.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #22 July 18, 2002 QuoteHow much for a new transmission ? Well..the only thing wrong with the old one is several of the bearings are gone So...if you replace one you replace them all. Nothing wrong with the gears and such but it's the labor that kills ya. In 1995 I bought another tranny for $750. If I had to replace this one I would go with a T-5 and that is $1600 outright for the tranny and then you have to put it in....This time I am just getting all the bearings replaced but the labor is a kick in the nuts. $1410 is the estimate. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VectorBoy 0 #23 July 21, 2002 Clay you gotta good ride.Your 300 transfer case is a very strong and sought after unit. Before you plunk down money on another t-4 you may want to investigate other tranny options. For your jeep there are alot if your a tinkerer. Or a direct replacement with a little number called a "world class" T-5. Our jeeps have borg warners with sleeve bushings the world class units have nice tapered roller bearings and can be found in mustangs and other high output street cars. If you find one in salvage make sure the shaft length and size and spline count are the same. If you can't deal with this much tinkering now you can buy it new from various aftermarket jeep sources or advanced adapters. Bad part, est $2200 good part you will not ever break it. Be glad you don't have the french tranny that came in some later wranglers its over $3000 to replace and garanteed to break again. And now I apologize to everyone else if I sound like a jeep tech weenie from offroad.com. Just trying to help a brother score a Voodoo and keep his jeep. Glen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #24 July 21, 2002 QuoteYour 300 transfer case is a very strong and sought after unit. Yep...250,000 miles and still going strong. My bad...I have an SR-4 tranny....not a T-4. The SR-4 is much better. I saw those T-5's from Advanced Adapters but didn't know about the quality. I know the original T-5's they used in some Jeeps are pretty weak compared to my SR-4. I can get a AA T-5 for $1700 plus shipping and the serious pain in the ass of changing it out.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cloudseeker2001 0 #25 July 21, 2002 yep, a brand new T-5 from 4 wheel drive catalog is about 2K, the adaptor plate is about 2 hundred and the stick shift about 100......you need the adaptor plate because the ford tansmission will not directly fit to your 258. i would call around some of the shops and see if they have any rebuilt and waiting on a buyer, T-5's are really popular. while you are at it, get the fly wheel turned and replace the clutch and maybe the slave. this is a really easy job and it is not much different than repairing a go-cart! i have dropped the entire drive train from my 87 wrangler and put it back together in 1 day by myself. by the way, how much fluid did the mechanic say was in it? no ever checks or changes standard trans fluid! if we lived closer, i would help you out and help you fix it. the only thang more fun than working on your jeep is driving it! "Some call it heavenly in it's brilliance, others mean and rueful of the western dream" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
