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How long would it be and how hard is it swap transmission between two Jeep Grand Cherokee v8s (ones a 93 and the other is a 94)
The 94's (winter DD/ summer toy hauler) body is in great shape, with a ton of new parts on the motor, but the tranny is bad
The 93's (trail rig) body looks like *ss but the tranny is good.
So theres the swap
 
do you have the correct tools?
ie, jacks, engine hoist, impacts, sh*t like that?

the correct tools will make the job not that bad.

if you know what you are doing and have a buddy or two to help you, you can do it in a weekend, maybe even a day.
 
Tools are not a problem, I work a crossed the street from a body shop and i'm friends with everyone there. There going to help, I'm just trying to get an idea of what i got myself into lol
4 guys and prolly 6 cases of beer will get it done
 
just so you know, a body shop and a mechanic shop are two completely different things.
but it isn't that hard, just make sure all the bolts are out before you try to drop the tranny. and take your time when putting it back in.
i would suggest a manuel so you know all the required info about sh*t. makes it a lot easier.
 
its not overly easy thats for sure... me and my buddie pulled my tranny out and had it rebuilt then reinstalled in my '94 grand cherokee its only the 6cyl but still.. he has a professional 4 car garage with all the tools and it still took a while to get it done. the flywheel only goes on one way, make sure you get it right or you will have to drop the tranny again and re do it. good luck dude
 
sheeblast said:
just so you know, a body shop and a mechanic shop are two completely different things.
but it isn't that hard, just make sure all the bolts are out before you try to drop the tranny. and take your time when putting it back in.
i would suggest a manuel so you know all the required info about sh*t. makes it a lot easier.
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I'm aware a body shop and a mechanic shop are two completely different things, the guys over there know just about everything you need to know about cars.
 
It's not hard but you need a good trams jack. You don't need to remove the flywheel to do the swap.I've swapped the same trans in one hour before but that was in a shop with a lift.
 
sheeblast said:
^^^ ya reason you buy the manual. it will tell you how to line up all that crap to make it easier.
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With answers like his you are surely screwed.

First off is it an automatic or manual trans? HUGGGEEEE DIFFERENCE in how it goes In. Manual u have to make sure Clutha is aligned.
Auto. If you put torque converter o. Wrong you will surely knock the pump gear out.

So. Start from the beginning and then I can give you some great pointers
Which is it?
 
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AcidRayn said:
With answers like his you are surely screwed.

First off is it an automatic or manual trans? HUGGGEEEE DIFFERENCE in how it goes In. Manual u have to make sure Clutha is aligned.
Auto. If you put torque converter o. Wrong you will surely knock the pump gear out.

So. Start from the beginning and then I can give you some great pointers
Which is it?
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Both automatics Chrysler v8 trannys
 
sheeblast said:
hey f**cker, all i told him it to get the right tool and to get a manual, so get f**ck.
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But yet again you show what a classy guy you are. Why don't you get your little friends to leave me some more neg rep.

sc0r1a said:
Both automatics Chrysler v8 trannys
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K. Pulling them out is not as big a deal as going back in. Listen to captain obvious sheeblast n make sure all the bolts are out first. Uhh DUH!
After you get done laughing at his intelligence, drop them both. I would use the torque converter ( that's the thing bolted to the flywheel). Take it off the jeep with good trans. Keep it as a set unless u have a new one. Do not bolt it to flywheel. Put it carefully on the shaft of trans, feel it around u have to align the shaft with the pump gear inside the converter. Now take the trans mount bolts to the hardware store and get a piece of threaded rod the same diameter and thread as the bolt. Cut some 10" pieces, 3 pf them, put 2 into he lower mount holes in he engine block and o e in the top if you can. Drop he rear of engine as low as you can. Bring trans up and slide onto the rods, they will help you greatly to get it all aligned ez and the first time. Slide trans up ez, make sure no wires or hoses pinched. Then start the bolts in tensing holes. When snugged up on he guide pins, remove rods and put bolts in. If u can't get the one in top don't worry it's just an extra.

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i'll pm you my phone number, if you have any questions, just call,
if you have some mechanical ability, you can do this since its a direct swap,
i would take out the bad one first, so you an idea what to do on the good one.
disconect the `2 coolant lines and any linkage and wires.
do yourself a huge favor, get a filter and gasket set, drop the pan,
replace the filter, usually 1 bolt holding it in, sometimes none,
and drain the tourqe converter of all fluid that you can, and drain as much fluid out of the radiator as possible, use fresh fluid you wont get it all out but most
your gonna need dam near a case of trans fluid, look on the dip stick or owners manual
to see what is recomended.
 
This is a straight forward deal. Leave the beer on the ground till finished. Beer is how sh*t gets f*cked up and you end up doing it again.
 
You forgot one big think. Keep your fingers out of the way to. Lol.when I was working for a repair shop,there was this guy working there that decided that the front of the bell housing was the best place to grip it and slide it up to the motor. It didn't work out to well for him.


AcidRayn said:
But yet again you show what a classy guy you are. Why don't you get your little friends to leave me some more neg rep.



K. Pulling them out is not as big a deal as going back in. Listen to captain obvious sheeblast n make sure all the bolts are out first. Uhh DUH!
After you get done laughing at his intelligence, drop them both. I would use the torque converter ( that's the thing bolted to the flywheel). Take it off the jeep with good trans. Keep it as a set unless u have a new one. Do not bolt it to flywheel. Put it carefully on the shaft of trans, feel it around u have to align the shaft with the pump gear inside the converter. Now take the trans mount bolts to the hardware store and get a piece of threaded rod the same diameter and thread as the bolt. Cut some 10" pieces, 3 pf them, put 2 into he lower mount holes in he engine block and o e in the top if you can. Drop he rear of engine as low as you can. Bring trans up and slide onto the rods, they will help you greatly to get it all aligned ez and the first time. Slide trans up ez, make sure no wires or hoses pinched. Then start the bolts in tensing holes. When snugged up on he guide pins, remove rods and put bolts in. If u can't get the one in top don't worry it's just an extra.

Post up any questions
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I talked to the mechanic shop down the road and the dude said he'll swap them for 400 bucks. I originally thought eh i'll do it myself till i checked the mail and my college sent me a fat check so i think i'll make it there problem not mine and have it done sooner
 
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