Who has done the replacement them selves? Is it a straight forward job, any hints or things to worry about when replacing the TC? I have a hoist to work on, and I have tools, does replacement require any special tools?
The Suncoast TC is $695 and a normal replacement can be had for around $200, is the Suncoast worth it?????

Thanks!

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-05 Dark Khaki Limited CRD. GDE ECO tune. In-tank lift pump, Transgo doo doo kit, B&M trans cooler, replaced trans solenoid pack and filters, Newer Michelin tires, Timing belt with all related parts replaced at 110,000miles.

straight forward... if you know your way around you can get it out in under 3 hours... replacement of the TC takes about 5 mins... back in the vehicle in probably about 4-5 hours.... there are little things that always hold you up on an install... prefill the TC with about 2 qts of atf+4

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Trevor

'05 Limited CRD Inferno Red Pearl Coat
Home made provent installed @ 35443, SEGR installed @ 35466, Fumoto valve @ 37500, trans and transfer case skid, In tank pump installed @ 43500, Suncoast TC & Transgo Shift Kit @ 44730, EGT, Boost, Trans temp gauges, Samco hoses, Rebuilt Trans w/ HD454RFE kit @ 56K, Inmotion Stage 2 @ 56K

If you have to replace it now - go with the Suncoast -
however if your TC isn't dead - you might want to wait and see if the Green Diesel guys can get the European performance TC - it sounds promising - also I think gmctd and one of the Oz folks are looking at Hemi TC's -
so you might have some more options soon - but right now Suncoast is it.

(I would not put another stock converter in - it's okay if Jeep does it for free - but don't pay money for it)

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2005 CRD
stuff
Skeptic quod gratis asseritur, gratis negatur

Thanks for the info inferno, I'm sure I could Handel it seeing as the hard part is just dropping the trans. Any thing I should watch for?




I was afraid I was going to get this answer, i guess the problem with the SC TC is that I'm so sick of the crd's issues that I dont even know if I should keep the thing. I want to keep it I do like the thing but I have more problems out of it then all of my past vehicles put together!
I heard that Suncoast is the best but I hope I never have a tc issue again for $650. Thanks for the help man.

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-05 Dark Khaki Limited CRD. GDE ECO tune. In-tank lift pump, Transgo doo doo kit, B&M trans cooler, replaced trans solenoid pack and filters, Newer Michelin tires, Timing belt with all related parts replaced at 110,000miles.

Any feedback from Hemi 5.7 TC ???
Can hold much more torque, bolt-on for crd tranny
300$ brand new from jeep dealer

the trans filler tube is a PITa some times... the top two bolts are kinda rough to get at... ya need about 2 feet of extentions i think... i broke one 8mm socket getting the front drive shaft out... the trans cooler lines are quick disconnect (i didn't find that out till i put it IN for the third time... a little round ring snaps away from the trans and then a small "C" clip comes off (don't let it go flying to who knows where)... becarefull with the BIG connector on the drivers side... i broke one side of it... it comes off similar to the ECU connectors... a handle comes off the top and pushes it upwards just do it slowly.. i think that is about all... mostly 15 and 16 mm sockets and a 10mm for the 3 starter bolts and the filler tube

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Trevor

'05 Limited CRD Inferno Red Pearl Coat
Home made provent installed @ 35443, SEGR installed @ 35466, Fumoto valve @ 37500, trans and transfer case skid, In tank pump installed @ 43500, Suncoast TC & Transgo Shift Kit @ 44730, EGT, Boost, Trans temp gauges, Samco hoses, Rebuilt Trans w/ HD454RFE kit @ 56K, Inmotion Stage 2 @ 56K

http://www.lostjeeps.com/forum/phpBB3/vie ... hp?t=34713

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05CRD: GDE Hot ECU & TCM tunes, Provent, Cat filter, Facet lift pump, TransGo kit, Florida TC, Samcos, stainless brake lines, HDS thermostat, Renegade light bar,
Bilstein adjustables, Al's Gen 4.5 Arms, 235/85-16 Duratracs, DTT rear, Elocker front, EVIC+TPMS, Turbo timer, McNally pillar gauges, Weeks Stage II kit.

In about 3-4 weeks I should be getting the Hemi 5.7 TC installed. Just putting some pennies together for the mechanic. New TC here and ready to go.

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KJ CRD 2.8L AUTO 2007
BP ULTIMATE
Extra Transmission cooler
2.5 inch full flow muffler.
Fuel Heater Disconnected.
In tank lift pump
Provent
Boost, EGT and Trans temp.
Engine Bay Vents soon.
Transgo Valve body (no resistor)
Hemi TC P04736587AC replaced (original TC P04736582AD in '07 KJ CRD) - Nice -:)

If im not here Im there....