remwines wrote:
It appears that it is time for a transmission overhaul. It has 1st and 2nd gear, but no gears above and the engine just revs. The only trans code that came up in both of my diagnostic tools was P0700. I did a trans service less than 10,000 miles ago using Mopar 4+ATF, but the fluid is now dark. The 2005 CRD has 185,000 miles with original trans. I figure it's just time to for an overhaul. It is also just about time to do another timing belt service, and I need to replace the steering rack mount bushings and leaky hoses. So I am going to pull the engine and trans together.
I have been reading the many posts on which TC to go with based on the Jeep's usage. I have the GDE Full Torque ECO Tune, 245/70-R17 tires and I do not use it to tow. It is mostly used for driving mountain roads and off-roading occasionally. After installing the larger tires, TC shutter increased when going uphill. I don't think I need a Sun Coast TC. Any recommendation on a TC based on equipment and usage? Also, can anybody recommend a transmission shop in Northern California who is good at properly rebuilding/upgrading for this CRD, or a shop that I can ship to?
There are a couple of options that are thrown around. Florida torque converter has a few including a Liberty CRD specific TC and a hemi TC that has a lower stall speed than the CRD version(meaning its more grabby, its takes less RPM to engage.) These are rebuilt converters and are <$200
There is also the "Euro" TC which is an OEM TC from the European CRD. It has a stiffer spring to prevent shudder but is otherwise the same. ID parts and some other folks carry these.
There is also these guys,
http://www.torqueconvertershop.com/45B%20Performance%20545RFE%20Billet%20torque%20converter%2045RFE.htm, although they have not returned my email in 4 days so who knows.