need a 3 speed transmission for TJ [Archive]

muddeprived

01-21-2007, 08:22 AM

Anyone know where i can get a 30RH 3 speed auto for my 2000 TJ? The thread down below about the torque converter is related to my jeep and the attempt to fix it failed :mad:

So now i'm off hunting for a new or used one locally or close by. I am in the beaver county area (pa) so if anyone knows yards or shops that carry the tranny, pls drop me a line.

ROCKREADYXJ

01-21-2007, 09:23 AM

I may have one do you have a pic or any way to identify it?

XEON

01-21-2007, 10:47 AM

Maybe a rebuild? XTC Jeeper had his 3spd rebuilt and his tranny works great now. He had a problem with the motor stalling.

XTC Jpr13

01-21-2007, 01:22 PM

yup, i did a complete rebuild, with new torque converter(twice, one was machined wrong) and now it is great!

muddeprived

01-21-2007, 02:21 PM

I may have one do you have a pic or any way to identify it?

http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=361704

pix there.

How much for the rebuild?

ROCKREADYXJ

01-21-2007, 03:07 PM

not that great of a pic but do you have a 4 or 6 cyl looks similar to the one I have.

XTC Jpr13

01-21-2007, 03:09 PM

my gf's dad has been a dodge dealership mechanic for many years, so it was around $300 for all parts, and we did the rebuild in the garage, so that was my cost!

matt6669

01-21-2007, 05:18 PM

joey isn't that the same tranny that i just brought up from Shawn's house and he took his out from a 6 cyl so it would be good for him. let me know alright joe

muddeprived

01-21-2007, 05:49 PM

not that great of a pic but do you have a 4 or 6 cyl looks similar to the one I have.

it's a 4 cylinder. The 4 bangers have the 30RH and the 6 cylinders have 32RH so they are a bit different. If it still has the torque converter, you can measure the bolt circle on the torque converter and if it's 8 1/2", it's probably what i have cuz that's the size i bought last week.

muddeprived

01-21-2007, 05:51 PM

my gf's dad has been a dodge dealership mechanic for many years, so it was around $300 for all parts, and we did the rebuild in the garage, so that was my cost!

I will go with rebuilding if i can't find a complete tranny for around that price or maybe a little more.

XEON

01-21-2007, 06:34 PM

I will go with rebuilding if i can't find a complete tranny for around that price or maybe a little more.
Go to a local transmission shop and see if they will give you an estimate. But I would get the transmission done from someone you know.

matt6669

01-21-2007, 06:53 PM

nm my tranny won't work as it was for a 6 cyl poop i tried

muddeprived

01-21-2007, 07:18 PM

nm my tranny won't work as it was for a 6 cyl poop i tried

thanks though ;-)

muddeprived

01-22-2007, 07:55 PM

Go to a local transmission shop and see if they will give you an estimate. But I would get the transmission done from someone you know.

$650 for a rebuild. $930 for a new one. $250 for a used one with 60k and includes a torque converter. I'm going used ;)

http://www.daveysjeeps.com/parting.html

For anyone looking for jeep parts, i suggest you check that web site out. They are in ohio.

XEON

01-22-2007, 09:21 PM

60k on a used Auto... It will need a rebuild much quicker? I would go new or rebuilt, so you dont have to worry about it for a long time.

muddeprived

01-22-2007, 09:29 PM

60k on a used Auto... It will need a rebuild much quicker? I would go new or rebuilt, so you dont have to worry about it for a long time.

Well from what i've been told about the 3 speeds it that they are strong transmissions that rarely have issues (if NOT used as a submarine like mine). The one i am getting was on a daily driven tj that was never 4wheeled. Davey said it runs and shifts fine. I think it'll work out pretty well.

ssyj

01-22-2007, 10:53 PM

$250 doesnt sound bad to me
justin everyone says get a rebuild or new when its not their vehicle... or go auto bs in my case. just screwing with ya

im in the hunt for a trans too. Im going to give those guys a call see if they have an ax15 or something laying around.

muddeprived

01-22-2007, 11:19 PM

XEON

01-22-2007, 11:31 PM

justin everyone says get a rebuild or new when its not their vehicle... or go auto bs in my case. just screwing with yaI have a nice fresh rebuilt 700R4 plus its got a few goodies in it too!

Good luck on your transmission. Let us know how the used one goes. Have you checked eBay by any chance?

muddeprived

01-23-2007, 07:41 PM

I have a nice fresh rebuilt 700R4 plus its got a few goodies in it too!

Good luck on your transmission. Let us know how the used one goes. Have you checked eBay by any chance?

I checked ebay a few times. There's a 3 speed auto form 99 with the 231 included for $500 buy it now. Good deal but i'd have to drive to NY to get it.

ssyj

01-25-2007, 08:00 PM

I called daveys about an ax15 and its in the mail we'll see how it works next week... price wasnt too bad considering alot of douchebags want 900-1200 used

ROCKREADYXJ

01-25-2007, 08:16 PM

I called daveys about an ax15 and its in the mail we'll see how it works next week... price wasnt too bad considering alot of douchebags want 900-1200 used

thats too bad I just threw out a coupon for daveys it was 50% off any transmission service.

muddeprived

01-25-2007, 08:44 PM

I picked up my 3 speed yesterday. Davey's an awesome guy. We spoke for a couple minutes about jeeps and all that. he has some newer tj's sitting out front that just need some fender and grill repairs. They are going for around $11k. 2006-2004 models. good deals! There's even the anniversary military tj there too, i think for $12k with fender/grill/bumper damage. Easily fixed.

If anyone of ya decide to go there, go with a TRUCK ;) The driveway leading up to the yard is literally a trail itself....fun :)