Kaboom
Driving the xfire a couple days ago, off the line running up thru third (have the 6 speed manual) and Boom feels like I hit a rock. Car shuttered, and all seemed to go back to normal. All shifts were clean, but I knew something wasn't right. I had an intermittent jolt that I honestly though was a skid plate coming loose and hitting the road.
So run the car to the friendly mechanic, and an hour later got the call. transmission bearing exploded! transmission in need of major surgery. little detective work on his part and a rebuild is 3K (rough numbers) new transmission is 9K from Chrysler!!!!! So current transmission is on its way out, rebuilt (22K miles being installed) and my car will sit on the hoist for a couple weeks while the new clutch (may as well right) is sourced and delivered. Now I am really glad that my run to the dragon was shelved cause this happening away from home would have been a very bad thing Gotta love these cars. good news is since it is going to be in his shop for a while, he is going to tinker with it and complete a number of little tasks and preventative things (bearings, brakes, and such) car has 116K miles, anything else that anyone can think of that I should be doing while it sits in pieces. |
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Have you changed/flushed all your fluids? Diif? Brakes? Power steering? Muffler?
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Thanks Max, reminds me, I need to flush my muffler.
KAWOOOOSH !! There, now that's better. |
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Originally Posted by maxcichon
(Post 850020)
Have you changed/flushed all your fluids? Diif? Brakes? Power steering? Muffler?
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Amsoil xl-320 muffler lubricant meets MB spec 745.whocares
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Pipes have been done previously
Fluids in everything are being changed If they had a decent body / paint guy I would have them take off the silly racing stripe on the car, but they are concerned of the after effects and additional work needed to restore the paint. That will wait until it is back on the road and someone else with more experience will look after that. AND what is the correct weight for headlight fluid. My USA crossie is running in Canada, so I need to adjust for C vs F |
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Once again, I feel my leg being stretched ......
Headlight fluid ???????? |
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Originally Posted by ala_xfire
(Post 850039)
Once again, I feel my leg being stretched ......
Headlight fluid ???????? |
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Originally Posted by pioneer4x4
(Post 850045)
Yep, a loose K'nippeal pin on the Johnson rod will let it leak out.
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ignore - wrong thresd
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Originally Posted by trocar
(Post 850036)
AND what is the correct weight for headlight fluid. My USA crossie is running in Canada, so I need to adjust for C vs F
Did your mechanic check for internals from a newer jeep wrangler? They have the same nsg370 manual trans. |
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Originally Posted by Speedy4x4
(Post 850086)
The hardest problem is getting to the blinker fluid resivoir.
Did your mechanic check for internals from a newer jeep wrangler? They have the same nsg370 manual trans. I assume the tail housing casting is different, but I don't really know. |
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Originally Posted by Speedy4x4
(Post 850086)
The hardest problem is getting to the blinker fluid resivoir.
Did your mechanic check for internals from a newer jeep wrangler? They have the same nsg370 manual trans. And this is why I love this site. always an answer to every situation. |
If all you need is bearing and the syncro's are good then the bearing and seal kit for the nsg370 is 160-200 on ebay
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Originally Posted by Speedy4x4
(Post 850143)
If all you need is bearing and the syncro's are good then the bearing and seal kit for the nsg370 is 160-200 on ebay
Should have gone to the dealership. Wonder what the bill there would be??????? And YES I am joking |
The nsg370 came in
2005 – 2008 Jeep Liberty 2005 – present Jeep Wrangler 2004 – present Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 2004 – 2006 Chrysler Crossfire 2006 – 2008 Dodge Nitro Here is a good site info. https://highgeartransmission.wordpre...-transmission/ |
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So Two Weeks,
New Transmission New Clutch Two Wheel bearings New crank position sensor Great big bill (north of5K) Drove it for 5 minutes, and couldn't care less. I do like driving that car |
Originally Posted by trocar
(Post 851073)
So Two Weeks,
New Transmission New Clutch Two Wheel bearings New crank position sensor Great big bill (north of5K) Drove it for 5 minutes, and couldn't care less. I do like driving that car |
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Sorry....
Complete rebuilt. Original transmission out and a rebuilt replacement. From what I was told, it was the most cost effective method of correcting the "blown" transmission. |
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Looks like there are tons of used transmissions for under $ 1,000. One close to me with 3,000 miles on it. I would guess $300-$500 labor would be fair,sound right?
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