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12-31-2012, 05:31 PM

ZJFreak

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Year: 1996

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 5.2

96 zj transmission dead

So mine died, whats the best option ? rebuild, junkyard or junk zj ? the shop ( two diff ones) want 1800 to rebuild mine. wrecking yard has one for 750 with 3 month warranty.

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12-31-2012, 09:27 PM

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Year: 1997

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L I6

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So mine died, whats the best option ? rebuild, junkyard or junk zj ? the shop ( two diff ones) want 1800 to rebuild mine. wrecking yard has one for 750 with 3 month warranty.

Thoughts?

If your going to Keep the Jeep a while. Rebuild. At least then you know you got another 200K + miles before rebuild is needed. Also if you did end up selling, You can ask more because your Jeep has a sound tranny.

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01-01-2013, 12:23 AM

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Year: 1995

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Engine: 4.0 with all of the noise and clatter

1800 bucks is not a bad deal. I would go the rebuild route, that junkyard tranny may end up costing you more later down the road.

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01-01-2013, 09:20 AM

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Rebuild or look around on CL and forums, might stumble upon a rebuild being parted.

What type of warranty are they offering with the rebuild, small shop or franchise?