Chris P

Any opinions on rebuilt transmissions?
Rebuilt engine?

Any experiences anyone has had? good or bad.

Going to look at an XJ that has had both rebuilt...
Is this ever a red flag, etc?

I would think that it would depend on the rebuild kit used and the person doing it. And that a thorough inspection would determine the quality.

Any good threads for this topic?

thanks guys!

Jeep Driver

If you don't know what you are looking at......or hearing.........take someone that does.


Rebuilt is not a red flag.

Newly rebuilt.....as in, installed yesterday? maybe. But if the owner had it rebuilt 6 months ago and has 3K miles on it and all is well.........you'll be fine.

andrewmp6

If its a 00-01 those had had a head that can crack so a rebuilt engine would be normal.As far as the trans the auto aw4 is pretty good but nothing is 100% bullet proof.As far as who rebuild both if its a mechanic shop or trans shop i would trust it,If its a guy at home with a kit i would pass on it.

Fred/N0AZZ

Agree or his buddy did it at his house it needs to be inspected. Which I would pay the 50-$100 if you like it and have it checked out by a garage or shop including the drivetrain.