1995 Grand Cherokee - transmission problems
06-20-2006, 11:42 AM
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1995 Grand Cherokee - transmission problems
I'm trying to figure out if it is worth it to replace the transmission on my
95 Grand Cherokee Laredo. Last week a hose broke on one of the transmission
lines. Fluid was pouring out everywhere. I barely made it home and the car
was barely moving by the time I got home. The garage suggested putting in
about 3 quarts and try driving it to them the following morning (about a mile)
.. Well I made it 4 blocks and then had it towed. They replaced the line and
I picked it up yesterday. When I drove home, the transmission kept slipping.
It would get up to about 35 and then just rev the engine while not picking up
any speed. It seemed to help if I put the car into 2nd gear. But the revs
on the tran where really going. The car has approx 150,000. They thought to
get a transmission would be about $1,600. I don't know if it is worth it to
get the car fixed. Any help would be appreciated
95 Grand Cherokee Laredo. Last week a hose broke on one of the transmission
lines. Fluid was pouring out everywhere. I barely made it home and the car
was barely moving by the time I got home. The garage suggested putting in
about 3 quarts and try driving it to them the following morning (about a mile)
.. Well I made it 4 blocks and then had it towed. They replaced the line and
I picked it up yesterday. When I drove home, the transmission kept slipping.
It would get up to about 35 and then just rev the engine while not picking up
any speed. It seemed to help if I put the car into 2nd gear. But the revs
on the tran where really going. The car has approx 150,000. They thought to
get a transmission would be about $1,600. I don't know if it is worth it to
get the car fixed. Any help would be appreciated
06-20-2006, 12:26 PM
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Re: 1995 Grand Cherokee - transmission problems
I am totally amazed that anyone would keep on driving with a blown
coolant line, but anyway....
You 'really' need to find another garage, those ones are total fools or
just plain rip off artists to have told you to put 'about' 3 quarts in
it and drive it. They were planning or counting on seeing the tow truck
and a trashed tranny for sure. It takes more than that to fill it 'and'
you have a dipstick to tell you when you have the right amount in it!!!!
First off have you checked the fluid level? The dipstick will say on it
the proper way, but it is usually hot running and either in park or
drive.
Did any of the fluid get onto the throttle body? The TPS in the
throttle body controls shift points. If it got full of ATF, it would
need a clean. Same for any electrical/electronic plugs down on the
transmission itself. If the fluid sprayed all over creation they could
be contaminated. Cleaning plugs and sockets with a spray contact
cleaner is at least an inexpensive fix if that's all it needs.
I can't tell you if the Jeep is worth the repair if it indeed does need
a tranny. You would have to figure the rust levels, paint, interior,
drivetrain, etc... 150K isn't a lot of miles on a Jeep.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
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malfadir wrote:
>
> I'm trying to figure out if it is worth it to replace the transmission on my
> 95 Grand Cherokee Laredo. Last week a hose broke on one of the transmission
> lines. Fluid was pouring out everywhere. I barely made it home and the car
> was barely moving by the time I got home. The garage suggested putting in
> about 3 quarts and try driving it to them the following morning (about a mile)
> . Well I made it 4 blocks and then had it towed. They replaced the line and
> I picked it up yesterday. When I drove home, the transmission kept slipping.
> It would get up to about 35 and then just rev the engine while not picking up
> any speed. It seemed to help if I put the car into 2nd gear. But the revs
> on the tran where really going. The car has approx 150,000. They thought to
> get a transmission would be about $1,600. I don't know if it is worth it to
> get the car fixed. Any help would be appreciated
coolant line, but anyway....
You 'really' need to find another garage, those ones are total fools or
just plain rip off artists to have told you to put 'about' 3 quarts in
it and drive it. They were planning or counting on seeing the tow truck
and a trashed tranny for sure. It takes more than that to fill it 'and'
you have a dipstick to tell you when you have the right amount in it!!!!
First off have you checked the fluid level? The dipstick will say on it
the proper way, but it is usually hot running and either in park or
drive.
Did any of the fluid get onto the throttle body? The TPS in the
throttle body controls shift points. If it got full of ATF, it would
need a clean. Same for any electrical/electronic plugs down on the
transmission itself. If the fluid sprayed all over creation they could
be contaminated. Cleaning plugs and sockets with a spray contact
cleaner is at least an inexpensive fix if that's all it needs.
I can't tell you if the Jeep is worth the repair if it indeed does need
a tranny. You would have to figure the rust levels, paint, interior,
drivetrain, etc... 150K isn't a lot of miles on a Jeep.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
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malfadir wrote:
>
> I'm trying to figure out if it is worth it to replace the transmission on my
> 95 Grand Cherokee Laredo. Last week a hose broke on one of the transmission
> lines. Fluid was pouring out everywhere. I barely made it home and the car
> was barely moving by the time I got home. The garage suggested putting in
> about 3 quarts and try driving it to them the following morning (about a mile)
> . Well I made it 4 blocks and then had it towed. They replaced the line and
> I picked it up yesterday. When I drove home, the transmission kept slipping.
> It would get up to about 35 and then just rev the engine while not picking up
> any speed. It seemed to help if I put the car into 2nd gear. But the revs
> on the tran where really going. The car has approx 150,000. They thought to
> get a transmission would be about $1,600. I don't know if it is worth it to
> get the car fixed. Any help would be appreciated
06-20-2006, 12:26 PM
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Re: 1995 Grand Cherokee - transmission problems
I am totally amazed that anyone would keep on driving with a blown
coolant line, but anyway....
You 'really' need to find another garage, those ones are total fools or
just plain rip off artists to have told you to put 'about' 3 quarts in
it and drive it. They were planning or counting on seeing the tow truck
and a trashed tranny for sure. It takes more than that to fill it 'and'
you have a dipstick to tell you when you have the right amount in it!!!!
First off have you checked the fluid level? The dipstick will say on it
the proper way, but it is usually hot running and either in park or
drive.
Did any of the fluid get onto the throttle body? The TPS in the
throttle body controls shift points. If it got full of ATF, it would
need a clean. Same for any electrical/electronic plugs down on the
transmission itself. If the fluid sprayed all over creation they could
be contaminated. Cleaning plugs and sockets with a spray contact
cleaner is at least an inexpensive fix if that's all it needs.
I can't tell you if the Jeep is worth the repair if it indeed does need
a tranny. You would have to figure the rust levels, paint, interior,
drivetrain, etc... 150K isn't a lot of miles on a Jeep.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
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malfadir wrote:
>
> I'm trying to figure out if it is worth it to replace the transmission on my
> 95 Grand Cherokee Laredo. Last week a hose broke on one of the transmission
> lines. Fluid was pouring out everywhere. I barely made it home and the car
> was barely moving by the time I got home. The garage suggested putting in
> about 3 quarts and try driving it to them the following morning (about a mile)
> . Well I made it 4 blocks and then had it towed. They replaced the line and
> I picked it up yesterday. When I drove home, the transmission kept slipping.
> It would get up to about 35 and then just rev the engine while not picking up
> any speed. It seemed to help if I put the car into 2nd gear. But the revs
> on the tran where really going. The car has approx 150,000. They thought to
> get a transmission would be about $1,600. I don't know if it is worth it to
> get the car fixed. Any help would be appreciated
coolant line, but anyway....
You 'really' need to find another garage, those ones are total fools or
just plain rip off artists to have told you to put 'about' 3 quarts in
it and drive it. They were planning or counting on seeing the tow truck
and a trashed tranny for sure. It takes more than that to fill it 'and'
you have a dipstick to tell you when you have the right amount in it!!!!
First off have you checked the fluid level? The dipstick will say on it
the proper way, but it is usually hot running and either in park or
drive.
Did any of the fluid get onto the throttle body? The TPS in the
throttle body controls shift points. If it got full of ATF, it would
need a clean. Same for any electrical/electronic plugs down on the
transmission itself. If the fluid sprayed all over creation they could
be contaminated. Cleaning plugs and sockets with a spray contact
cleaner is at least an inexpensive fix if that's all it needs.
I can't tell you if the Jeep is worth the repair if it indeed does need
a tranny. You would have to figure the rust levels, paint, interior,
drivetrain, etc... 150K isn't a lot of miles on a Jeep.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
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malfadir wrote:
>
> I'm trying to figure out if it is worth it to replace the transmission on my
> 95 Grand Cherokee Laredo. Last week a hose broke on one of the transmission
> lines. Fluid was pouring out everywhere. I barely made it home and the car
> was barely moving by the time I got home. The garage suggested putting in
> about 3 quarts and try driving it to them the following morning (about a mile)
> . Well I made it 4 blocks and then had it towed. They replaced the line and
> I picked it up yesterday. When I drove home, the transmission kept slipping.
> It would get up to about 35 and then just rev the engine while not picking up
> any speed. It seemed to help if I put the car into 2nd gear. But the revs
> on the tran where really going. The car has approx 150,000. They thought to
> get a transmission would be about $1,600. I don't know if it is worth it to
> get the car fixed. Any help would be appreciated
06-20-2006, 12:26 PM
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Re: 1995 Grand Cherokee - transmission problems
I am totally amazed that anyone would keep on driving with a blown
coolant line, but anyway....
You 'really' need to find another garage, those ones are total fools or
just plain rip off artists to have told you to put 'about' 3 quarts in
it and drive it. They were planning or counting on seeing the tow truck
and a trashed tranny for sure. It takes more than that to fill it 'and'
you have a dipstick to tell you when you have the right amount in it!!!!
First off have you checked the fluid level? The dipstick will say on it
the proper way, but it is usually hot running and either in park or
drive.
Did any of the fluid get onto the throttle body? The TPS in the
throttle body controls shift points. If it got full of ATF, it would
need a clean. Same for any electrical/electronic plugs down on the
transmission itself. If the fluid sprayed all over creation they could
be contaminated. Cleaning plugs and sockets with a spray contact
cleaner is at least an inexpensive fix if that's all it needs.
I can't tell you if the Jeep is worth the repair if it indeed does need
a tranny. You would have to figure the rust levels, paint, interior,
drivetrain, etc... 150K isn't a lot of miles on a Jeep.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
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malfadir wrote:
>
> I'm trying to figure out if it is worth it to replace the transmission on my
> 95 Grand Cherokee Laredo. Last week a hose broke on one of the transmission
> lines. Fluid was pouring out everywhere. I barely made it home and the car
> was barely moving by the time I got home. The garage suggested putting in
> about 3 quarts and try driving it to them the following morning (about a mile)
> . Well I made it 4 blocks and then had it towed. They replaced the line and
> I picked it up yesterday. When I drove home, the transmission kept slipping.
> It would get up to about 35 and then just rev the engine while not picking up
> any speed. It seemed to help if I put the car into 2nd gear. But the revs
> on the tran where really going. The car has approx 150,000. They thought to
> get a transmission would be about $1,600. I don't know if it is worth it to
> get the car fixed. Any help would be appreciated
coolant line, but anyway....
You 'really' need to find another garage, those ones are total fools or
just plain rip off artists to have told you to put 'about' 3 quarts in
it and drive it. They were planning or counting on seeing the tow truck
and a trashed tranny for sure. It takes more than that to fill it 'and'
you have a dipstick to tell you when you have the right amount in it!!!!
First off have you checked the fluid level? The dipstick will say on it
the proper way, but it is usually hot running and either in park or
drive.
Did any of the fluid get onto the throttle body? The TPS in the
throttle body controls shift points. If it got full of ATF, it would
need a clean. Same for any electrical/electronic plugs down on the
transmission itself. If the fluid sprayed all over creation they could
be contaminated. Cleaning plugs and sockets with a spray contact
cleaner is at least an inexpensive fix if that's all it needs.
I can't tell you if the Jeep is worth the repair if it indeed does need
a tranny. You would have to figure the rust levels, paint, interior,
drivetrain, etc... 150K isn't a lot of miles on a Jeep.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
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malfadir wrote:
>
> I'm trying to figure out if it is worth it to replace the transmission on my
> 95 Grand Cherokee Laredo. Last week a hose broke on one of the transmission
> lines. Fluid was pouring out everywhere. I barely made it home and the car
> was barely moving by the time I got home. The garage suggested putting in
> about 3 quarts and try driving it to them the following morning (about a mile)
> . Well I made it 4 blocks and then had it towed. They replaced the line and
> I picked it up yesterday. When I drove home, the transmission kept slipping.
> It would get up to about 35 and then just rev the engine while not picking up
> any speed. It seemed to help if I put the car into 2nd gear. But the revs
> on the tran where really going. The car has approx 150,000. They thought to
> get a transmission would be about $1,600. I don't know if it is worth it to
> get the car fixed. Any help would be appreciated
06-20-2006, 04:15 PM
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Re: 1995 Grand Cherokee - transmission problems
MIke,
Not really much of a mechanic type. I know that the leak and replaced hose
or line were down by the front drivers side wheel. Does this give you any
more help?
Mike Romain wrote:
>I am totally amazed that anyone would keep on driving with a blown
>coolant line, but anyway....
>
>You 'really' need to find another garage, those ones are total fools or
>just plain rip off artists to have told you to put 'about' 3 quarts in
>it and drive it. They were planning or counting on seeing the tow truck
>and a trashed tranny for sure. It takes more than that to fill it 'and'
>you have a dipstick to tell you when you have the right amount in it!!!!
>
>First off have you checked the fluid level? The dipstick will say on it
>the proper way, but it is usually hot running and either in park or
>drive.
>
>Did any of the fluid get onto the throttle body? The TPS in the
>throttle body controls shift points. If it got full of ATF, it would
>need a clean. Same for any electrical/electronic plugs down on the
>transmission itself. If the fluid sprayed all over creation they could
>be contaminated. Cleaning plugs and sockets with a spray contact
>cleaner is at least an inexpensive fix if that's all it needs.
>
>I can't tell you if the Jeep is worth the repair if it indeed does need
>a tranny. You would have to figure the rust levels, paint, interior,
>drivetrain, etc... 150K isn't a lot of miles on a Jeep.
>
>Mike
>86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
>88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
>Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
>(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>
>> I'm trying to figure out if it is worth it to replace the transmission on my
>> 95 Grand Cherokee Laredo. Last week a hose broke on one of the transmission
>[quoted text clipped - 8 lines]
>> get a transmission would be about $1,600. I don't know if it is worth it to
>> get the car fixed. Any help would be appreciated
Not really much of a mechanic type. I know that the leak and replaced hose
or line were down by the front drivers side wheel. Does this give you any
more help?
Mike Romain wrote:
>I am totally amazed that anyone would keep on driving with a blown
>coolant line, but anyway....
>
>You 'really' need to find another garage, those ones are total fools or
>just plain rip off artists to have told you to put 'about' 3 quarts in
>it and drive it. They were planning or counting on seeing the tow truck
>and a trashed tranny for sure. It takes more than that to fill it 'and'
>you have a dipstick to tell you when you have the right amount in it!!!!
>
>First off have you checked the fluid level? The dipstick will say on it
>the proper way, but it is usually hot running and either in park or
>drive.
>
>Did any of the fluid get onto the throttle body? The TPS in the
>throttle body controls shift points. If it got full of ATF, it would
>need a clean. Same for any electrical/electronic plugs down on the
>transmission itself. If the fluid sprayed all over creation they could
>be contaminated. Cleaning plugs and sockets with a spray contact
>cleaner is at least an inexpensive fix if that's all it needs.
>
>I can't tell you if the Jeep is worth the repair if it indeed does need
>a tranny. You would have to figure the rust levels, paint, interior,
>drivetrain, etc... 150K isn't a lot of miles on a Jeep.
>
>Mike
>86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
>88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
>Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
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>
>> I'm trying to figure out if it is worth it to replace the transmission on my
>> 95 Grand Cherokee Laredo. Last week a hose broke on one of the transmission
>[quoted text clipped - 8 lines]
>> get a transmission would be about $1,600. I don't know if it is worth it to
>> get the car fixed. Any help would be appreciated
06-20-2006, 04:15 PM
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Re: 1995 Grand Cherokee - transmission problems
MIke,
Not really much of a mechanic type. I know that the leak and replaced hose
or line were down by the front drivers side wheel. Does this give you any
more help?
Mike Romain wrote:
>I am totally amazed that anyone would keep on driving with a blown
>coolant line, but anyway....
>
>You 'really' need to find another garage, those ones are total fools or
>just plain rip off artists to have told you to put 'about' 3 quarts in
>it and drive it. They were planning or counting on seeing the tow truck
>and a trashed tranny for sure. It takes more than that to fill it 'and'
>you have a dipstick to tell you when you have the right amount in it!!!!
>
>First off have you checked the fluid level? The dipstick will say on it
>the proper way, but it is usually hot running and either in park or
>drive.
>
>Did any of the fluid get onto the throttle body? The TPS in the
>throttle body controls shift points. If it got full of ATF, it would
>need a clean. Same for any electrical/electronic plugs down on the
>transmission itself. If the fluid sprayed all over creation they could
>be contaminated. Cleaning plugs and sockets with a spray contact
>cleaner is at least an inexpensive fix if that's all it needs.
>
>I can't tell you if the Jeep is worth the repair if it indeed does need
>a tranny. You would have to figure the rust levels, paint, interior,
>drivetrain, etc... 150K isn't a lot of miles on a Jeep.
>
>Mike
>86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
>88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
>Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
>(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>
>> I'm trying to figure out if it is worth it to replace the transmission on my
>> 95 Grand Cherokee Laredo. Last week a hose broke on one of the transmission
>[quoted text clipped - 8 lines]
>> get a transmission would be about $1,600. I don't know if it is worth it to
>> get the car fixed. Any help would be appreciated
Not really much of a mechanic type. I know that the leak and replaced hose
or line were down by the front drivers side wheel. Does this give you any
more help?
Mike Romain wrote:
>I am totally amazed that anyone would keep on driving with a blown
>coolant line, but anyway....
>
>You 'really' need to find another garage, those ones are total fools or
>just plain rip off artists to have told you to put 'about' 3 quarts in
>it and drive it. They were planning or counting on seeing the tow truck
>and a trashed tranny for sure. It takes more than that to fill it 'and'
>you have a dipstick to tell you when you have the right amount in it!!!!
>
>First off have you checked the fluid level? The dipstick will say on it
>the proper way, but it is usually hot running and either in park or
>drive.
>
>Did any of the fluid get onto the throttle body? The TPS in the
>throttle body controls shift points. If it got full of ATF, it would
>need a clean. Same for any electrical/electronic plugs down on the
>transmission itself. If the fluid sprayed all over creation they could
>be contaminated. Cleaning plugs and sockets with a spray contact
>cleaner is at least an inexpensive fix if that's all it needs.
>
>I can't tell you if the Jeep is worth the repair if it indeed does need
>a tranny. You would have to figure the rust levels, paint, interior,
>drivetrain, etc... 150K isn't a lot of miles on a Jeep.
>
>Mike
>86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
>88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
>Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
>(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>
>> I'm trying to figure out if it is worth it to replace the transmission on my
>> 95 Grand Cherokee Laredo. Last week a hose broke on one of the transmission
>[quoted text clipped - 8 lines]
>> get a transmission would be about $1,600. I don't know if it is worth it to
>> get the car fixed. Any help would be appreciated
06-20-2006, 04:15 PM
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Re: 1995 Grand Cherokee - transmission problems
MIke,
Not really much of a mechanic type. I know that the leak and replaced hose
or line were down by the front drivers side wheel. Does this give you any
more help?
Mike Romain wrote:
>I am totally amazed that anyone would keep on driving with a blown
>coolant line, but anyway....
>
>You 'really' need to find another garage, those ones are total fools or
>just plain rip off artists to have told you to put 'about' 3 quarts in
>it and drive it. They were planning or counting on seeing the tow truck
>and a trashed tranny for sure. It takes more than that to fill it 'and'
>you have a dipstick to tell you when you have the right amount in it!!!!
>
>First off have you checked the fluid level? The dipstick will say on it
>the proper way, but it is usually hot running and either in park or
>drive.
>
>Did any of the fluid get onto the throttle body? The TPS in the
>throttle body controls shift points. If it got full of ATF, it would
>need a clean. Same for any electrical/electronic plugs down on the
>transmission itself. If the fluid sprayed all over creation they could
>be contaminated. Cleaning plugs and sockets with a spray contact
>cleaner is at least an inexpensive fix if that's all it needs.
>
>I can't tell you if the Jeep is worth the repair if it indeed does need
>a tranny. You would have to figure the rust levels, paint, interior,
>drivetrain, etc... 150K isn't a lot of miles on a Jeep.
>
>Mike
>86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
>88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
>Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
>(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>
>> I'm trying to figure out if it is worth it to replace the transmission on my
>> 95 Grand Cherokee Laredo. Last week a hose broke on one of the transmission
>[quoted text clipped - 8 lines]
>> get a transmission would be about $1,600. I don't know if it is worth it to
>> get the car fixed. Any help would be appreciated
Not really much of a mechanic type. I know that the leak and replaced hose
or line were down by the front drivers side wheel. Does this give you any
more help?
Mike Romain wrote:
>I am totally amazed that anyone would keep on driving with a blown
>coolant line, but anyway....
>
>You 'really' need to find another garage, those ones are total fools or
>just plain rip off artists to have told you to put 'about' 3 quarts in
>it and drive it. They were planning or counting on seeing the tow truck
>and a trashed tranny for sure. It takes more than that to fill it 'and'
>you have a dipstick to tell you when you have the right amount in it!!!!
>
>First off have you checked the fluid level? The dipstick will say on it
>the proper way, but it is usually hot running and either in park or
>drive.
>
>Did any of the fluid get onto the throttle body? The TPS in the
>throttle body controls shift points. If it got full of ATF, it would
>need a clean. Same for any electrical/electronic plugs down on the
>transmission itself. If the fluid sprayed all over creation they could
>be contaminated. Cleaning plugs and sockets with a spray contact
>cleaner is at least an inexpensive fix if that's all it needs.
>
>I can't tell you if the Jeep is worth the repair if it indeed does need
>a tranny. You would have to figure the rust levels, paint, interior,
>drivetrain, etc... 150K isn't a lot of miles on a Jeep.
>
>Mike
>86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
>88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
>Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
>(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>
>> I'm trying to figure out if it is worth it to replace the transmission on my
>> 95 Grand Cherokee Laredo. Last week a hose broke on one of the transmission
>[quoted text clipped - 8 lines]
>> get a transmission would be about $1,600. I don't know if it is worth it to
>> get the car fixed. Any help would be appreciated
06-20-2006, 05:17 PM
#8
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Re: 1995 Grand Cherokee - transmission problems
I don't know where the electrical connections are for the transmission
module and shift switch on your Grand Cherokee. Hopefully someone else
can chime in on that.
If the connections got soaked with ATF, they might not pass the signal
right, it is a low power computer signal. Opening them just takes some
looking for the clip on one or both sides/ends and pulling them apart.
Electronic or stereo shops sell contact cleaner in spray cans. Even
WD40 is a decent cleaner, but not the best.
I would sure go look for them and clean them before forking out big
bucks on a rebuild that may not be needed. A basic Haynes manual should
show you where they are. It costs in the twenty dollar range. Not the
best, but it can save you time and money lots of times.
Same for checking the tranny fluid. Just look for the dipstick near the
back of the engine and pull it out to see what it says. Have a paper
towel or rag handy to clean it off, then do what it says to check the
fluid.
Also give it (the fluid) a smell and feel. If it smells like burnt
toast or is gritty, then you can stop right there and figure who has the
best deal on a rebuilt tranny....
Mike
malfadir wrote:
>
> MIke,
>
> Not really much of a mechanic type. I know that the leak and replaced hose
> or line were down by the front drivers side wheel. Does this give you any
> more help?
>
> Mike Romain wrote:
> >I am totally amazed that anyone would keep on driving with a blown
> >coolant line, but anyway....
> >
> >You 'really' need to find another garage, those ones are total fools or
> >just plain rip off artists to have told you to put 'about' 3 quarts in
> >it and drive it. They were planning or counting on seeing the tow truck
> >and a trashed tranny for sure. It takes more than that to fill it 'and'
> >you have a dipstick to tell you when you have the right amount in it!!!!
> >
> >First off have you checked the fluid level? The dipstick will say on it
> >the proper way, but it is usually hot running and either in park or
> >drive.
> >
> >Did any of the fluid get onto the throttle body? The TPS in the
> >throttle body controls shift points. If it got full of ATF, it would
> >need a clean. Same for any electrical/electronic plugs down on the
> >transmission itself. If the fluid sprayed all over creation they could
> >be contaminated. Cleaning plugs and sockets with a spray contact
> >cleaner is at least an inexpensive fix if that's all it needs.
> >
> >I can't tell you if the Jeep is worth the repair if it indeed does need
> >a tranny. You would have to figure the rust levels, paint, interior,
> >drivetrain, etc... 150K isn't a lot of miles on a Jeep.
> >
> >Mike
> >86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> >88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> >Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> >Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> >(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
> >
> >> I'm trying to figure out if it is worth it to replace the transmission on my
> >> 95 Grand Cherokee Laredo. Last week a hose broke on one of the transmission
> >[quoted text clipped - 8 lines]
> >> get a transmission would be about $1,600. I don't know if it is worth it to
> >> get the car fixed. Any help would be appreciated
module and shift switch on your Grand Cherokee. Hopefully someone else
can chime in on that.
If the connections got soaked with ATF, they might not pass the signal
right, it is a low power computer signal. Opening them just takes some
looking for the clip on one or both sides/ends and pulling them apart.
Electronic or stereo shops sell contact cleaner in spray cans. Even
WD40 is a decent cleaner, but not the best.
I would sure go look for them and clean them before forking out big
bucks on a rebuild that may not be needed. A basic Haynes manual should
show you where they are. It costs in the twenty dollar range. Not the
best, but it can save you time and money lots of times.
Same for checking the tranny fluid. Just look for the dipstick near the
back of the engine and pull it out to see what it says. Have a paper
towel or rag handy to clean it off, then do what it says to check the
fluid.
Also give it (the fluid) a smell and feel. If it smells like burnt
toast or is gritty, then you can stop right there and figure who has the
best deal on a rebuilt tranny....
Mike
malfadir wrote:
>
> MIke,
>
> Not really much of a mechanic type. I know that the leak and replaced hose
> or line were down by the front drivers side wheel. Does this give you any
> more help?
>
> Mike Romain wrote:
> >I am totally amazed that anyone would keep on driving with a blown
> >coolant line, but anyway....
> >
> >You 'really' need to find another garage, those ones are total fools or
> >just plain rip off artists to have told you to put 'about' 3 quarts in
> >it and drive it. They were planning or counting on seeing the tow truck
> >and a trashed tranny for sure. It takes more than that to fill it 'and'
> >you have a dipstick to tell you when you have the right amount in it!!!!
> >
> >First off have you checked the fluid level? The dipstick will say on it
> >the proper way, but it is usually hot running and either in park or
> >drive.
> >
> >Did any of the fluid get onto the throttle body? The TPS in the
> >throttle body controls shift points. If it got full of ATF, it would
> >need a clean. Same for any electrical/electronic plugs down on the
> >transmission itself. If the fluid sprayed all over creation they could
> >be contaminated. Cleaning plugs and sockets with a spray contact
> >cleaner is at least an inexpensive fix if that's all it needs.
> >
> >I can't tell you if the Jeep is worth the repair if it indeed does need
> >a tranny. You would have to figure the rust levels, paint, interior,
> >drivetrain, etc... 150K isn't a lot of miles on a Jeep.
> >
> >Mike
> >86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> >88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> >Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> >Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> >(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
> >
> >> I'm trying to figure out if it is worth it to replace the transmission on my
> >> 95 Grand Cherokee Laredo. Last week a hose broke on one of the transmission
> >[quoted text clipped - 8 lines]
> >> get a transmission would be about $1,600. I don't know if it is worth it to
> >> get the car fixed. Any help would be appreciated
06-20-2006, 05:17 PM
#9
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Posts: n/a
Re: 1995 Grand Cherokee - transmission problems
I don't know where the electrical connections are for the transmission
module and shift switch on your Grand Cherokee. Hopefully someone else
can chime in on that.
If the connections got soaked with ATF, they might not pass the signal
right, it is a low power computer signal. Opening them just takes some
looking for the clip on one or both sides/ends and pulling them apart.
Electronic or stereo shops sell contact cleaner in spray cans. Even
WD40 is a decent cleaner, but not the best.
I would sure go look for them and clean them before forking out big
bucks on a rebuild that may not be needed. A basic Haynes manual should
show you where they are. It costs in the twenty dollar range. Not the
best, but it can save you time and money lots of times.
Same for checking the tranny fluid. Just look for the dipstick near the
back of the engine and pull it out to see what it says. Have a paper
towel or rag handy to clean it off, then do what it says to check the
fluid.
Also give it (the fluid) a smell and feel. If it smells like burnt
toast or is gritty, then you can stop right there and figure who has the
best deal on a rebuilt tranny....
Mike
malfadir wrote:
>
> MIke,
>
> Not really much of a mechanic type. I know that the leak and replaced hose
> or line were down by the front drivers side wheel. Does this give you any
> more help?
>
> Mike Romain wrote:
> >I am totally amazed that anyone would keep on driving with a blown
> >coolant line, but anyway....
> >
> >You 'really' need to find another garage, those ones are total fools or
> >just plain rip off artists to have told you to put 'about' 3 quarts in
> >it and drive it. They were planning or counting on seeing the tow truck
> >and a trashed tranny for sure. It takes more than that to fill it 'and'
> >you have a dipstick to tell you when you have the right amount in it!!!!
> >
> >First off have you checked the fluid level? The dipstick will say on it
> >the proper way, but it is usually hot running and either in park or
> >drive.
> >
> >Did any of the fluid get onto the throttle body? The TPS in the
> >throttle body controls shift points. If it got full of ATF, it would
> >need a clean. Same for any electrical/electronic plugs down on the
> >transmission itself. If the fluid sprayed all over creation they could
> >be contaminated. Cleaning plugs and sockets with a spray contact
> >cleaner is at least an inexpensive fix if that's all it needs.
> >
> >I can't tell you if the Jeep is worth the repair if it indeed does need
> >a tranny. You would have to figure the rust levels, paint, interior,
> >drivetrain, etc... 150K isn't a lot of miles on a Jeep.
> >
> >Mike
> >86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> >88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> >Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> >Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> >(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
> >
> >> I'm trying to figure out if it is worth it to replace the transmission on my
> >> 95 Grand Cherokee Laredo. Last week a hose broke on one of the transmission
> >[quoted text clipped - 8 lines]
> >> get a transmission would be about $1,600. I don't know if it is worth it to
> >> get the car fixed. Any help would be appreciated
module and shift switch on your Grand Cherokee. Hopefully someone else
can chime in on that.
If the connections got soaked with ATF, they might not pass the signal
right, it is a low power computer signal. Opening them just takes some
looking for the clip on one or both sides/ends and pulling them apart.
Electronic or stereo shops sell contact cleaner in spray cans. Even
WD40 is a decent cleaner, but not the best.
I would sure go look for them and clean them before forking out big
bucks on a rebuild that may not be needed. A basic Haynes manual should
show you where they are. It costs in the twenty dollar range. Not the
best, but it can save you time and money lots of times.
Same for checking the tranny fluid. Just look for the dipstick near the
back of the engine and pull it out to see what it says. Have a paper
towel or rag handy to clean it off, then do what it says to check the
fluid.
Also give it (the fluid) a smell and feel. If it smells like burnt
toast or is gritty, then you can stop right there and figure who has the
best deal on a rebuilt tranny....
Mike
malfadir wrote:
>
> MIke,
>
> Not really much of a mechanic type. I know that the leak and replaced hose
> or line were down by the front drivers side wheel. Does this give you any
> more help?
>
> Mike Romain wrote:
> >I am totally amazed that anyone would keep on driving with a blown
> >coolant line, but anyway....
> >
> >You 'really' need to find another garage, those ones are total fools or
> >just plain rip off artists to have told you to put 'about' 3 quarts in
> >it and drive it. They were planning or counting on seeing the tow truck
> >and a trashed tranny for sure. It takes more than that to fill it 'and'
> >you have a dipstick to tell you when you have the right amount in it!!!!
> >
> >First off have you checked the fluid level? The dipstick will say on it
> >the proper way, but it is usually hot running and either in park or
> >drive.
> >
> >Did any of the fluid get onto the throttle body? The TPS in the
> >throttle body controls shift points. If it got full of ATF, it would
> >need a clean. Same for any electrical/electronic plugs down on the
> >transmission itself. If the fluid sprayed all over creation they could
> >be contaminated. Cleaning plugs and sockets with a spray contact
> >cleaner is at least an inexpensive fix if that's all it needs.
> >
> >I can't tell you if the Jeep is worth the repair if it indeed does need
> >a tranny. You would have to figure the rust levels, paint, interior,
> >drivetrain, etc... 150K isn't a lot of miles on a Jeep.
> >
> >Mike
> >86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> >88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> >Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> >Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> >(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
> >
> >> I'm trying to figure out if it is worth it to replace the transmission on my
> >> 95 Grand Cherokee Laredo. Last week a hose broke on one of the transmission
> >[quoted text clipped - 8 lines]
> >> get a transmission would be about $1,600. I don't know if it is worth it to
> >> get the car fixed. Any help would be appreciated
06-20-2006, 05:17 PM
#10
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: 1995 Grand Cherokee - transmission problems
I don't know where the electrical connections are for the transmission
module and shift switch on your Grand Cherokee. Hopefully someone else
can chime in on that.
If the connections got soaked with ATF, they might not pass the signal
right, it is a low power computer signal. Opening them just takes some
looking for the clip on one or both sides/ends and pulling them apart.
Electronic or stereo shops sell contact cleaner in spray cans. Even
WD40 is a decent cleaner, but not the best.
I would sure go look for them and clean them before forking out big
bucks on a rebuild that may not be needed. A basic Haynes manual should
show you where they are. It costs in the twenty dollar range. Not the
best, but it can save you time and money lots of times.
Same for checking the tranny fluid. Just look for the dipstick near the
back of the engine and pull it out to see what it says. Have a paper
towel or rag handy to clean it off, then do what it says to check the
fluid.
Also give it (the fluid) a smell and feel. If it smells like burnt
toast or is gritty, then you can stop right there and figure who has the
best deal on a rebuilt tranny....
Mike
malfadir wrote:
>
> MIke,
>
> Not really much of a mechanic type. I know that the leak and replaced hose
> or line were down by the front drivers side wheel. Does this give you any
> more help?
>
> Mike Romain wrote:
> >I am totally amazed that anyone would keep on driving with a blown
> >coolant line, but anyway....
> >
> >You 'really' need to find another garage, those ones are total fools or
> >just plain rip off artists to have told you to put 'about' 3 quarts in
> >it and drive it. They were planning or counting on seeing the tow truck
> >and a trashed tranny for sure. It takes more than that to fill it 'and'
> >you have a dipstick to tell you when you have the right amount in it!!!!
> >
> >First off have you checked the fluid level? The dipstick will say on it
> >the proper way, but it is usually hot running and either in park or
> >drive.
> >
> >Did any of the fluid get onto the throttle body? The TPS in the
> >throttle body controls shift points. If it got full of ATF, it would
> >need a clean. Same for any electrical/electronic plugs down on the
> >transmission itself. If the fluid sprayed all over creation they could
> >be contaminated. Cleaning plugs and sockets with a spray contact
> >cleaner is at least an inexpensive fix if that's all it needs.
> >
> >I can't tell you if the Jeep is worth the repair if it indeed does need
> >a tranny. You would have to figure the rust levels, paint, interior,
> >drivetrain, etc... 150K isn't a lot of miles on a Jeep.
> >
> >Mike
> >86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> >88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> >Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> >Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> >(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
> >
> >> I'm trying to figure out if it is worth it to replace the transmission on my
> >> 95 Grand Cherokee Laredo. Last week a hose broke on one of the transmission
> >[quoted text clipped - 8 lines]
> >> get a transmission would be about $1,600. I don't know if it is worth it to
> >> get the car fixed. Any help would be appreciated
module and shift switch on your Grand Cherokee. Hopefully someone else
can chime in on that.
If the connections got soaked with ATF, they might not pass the signal
right, it is a low power computer signal. Opening them just takes some
looking for the clip on one or both sides/ends and pulling them apart.
Electronic or stereo shops sell contact cleaner in spray cans. Even
WD40 is a decent cleaner, but not the best.
I would sure go look for them and clean them before forking out big
bucks on a rebuild that may not be needed. A basic Haynes manual should
show you where they are. It costs in the twenty dollar range. Not the
best, but it can save you time and money lots of times.
Same for checking the tranny fluid. Just look for the dipstick near the
back of the engine and pull it out to see what it says. Have a paper
towel or rag handy to clean it off, then do what it says to check the
fluid.
Also give it (the fluid) a smell and feel. If it smells like burnt
toast or is gritty, then you can stop right there and figure who has the
best deal on a rebuilt tranny....
Mike
malfadir wrote:
>
> MIke,
>
> Not really much of a mechanic type. I know that the leak and replaced hose
> or line were down by the front drivers side wheel. Does this give you any
> more help?
>
> Mike Romain wrote:
> >I am totally amazed that anyone would keep on driving with a blown
> >coolant line, but anyway....
> >
> >You 'really' need to find another garage, those ones are total fools or
> >just plain rip off artists to have told you to put 'about' 3 quarts in
> >it and drive it. They were planning or counting on seeing the tow truck
> >and a trashed tranny for sure. It takes more than that to fill it 'and'
> >you have a dipstick to tell you when you have the right amount in it!!!!
> >
> >First off have you checked the fluid level? The dipstick will say on it
> >the proper way, but it is usually hot running and either in park or
> >drive.
> >
> >Did any of the fluid get onto the throttle body? The TPS in the
> >throttle body controls shift points. If it got full of ATF, it would
> >need a clean. Same for any electrical/electronic plugs down on the
> >transmission itself. If the fluid sprayed all over creation they could
> >be contaminated. Cleaning plugs and sockets with a spray contact
> >cleaner is at least an inexpensive fix if that's all it needs.
> >
> >I can't tell you if the Jeep is worth the repair if it indeed does need
> >a tranny. You would have to figure the rust levels, paint, interior,
> >drivetrain, etc... 150K isn't a lot of miles on a Jeep.
> >
> >Mike
> >86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> >88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> >Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> >Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> >(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
> >
> >> I'm trying to figure out if it is worth it to replace the transmission on my
> >> 95 Grand Cherokee Laredo. Last week a hose broke on one of the transmission
> >[quoted text clipped - 8 lines]
> >> get a transmission would be about $1,600. I don't know if it is worth it to
> >> get the car fixed. Any help would be appreciated
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