Markster
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Edmond, OK
I just had a shop rebuild my automatic trans in my 97 4.0L XJ.
We've been towing a small 2,200 lb. travel trailer for about a year.
Before the trans failed last week, no slipping or other symptoms occurred. Fluid level was up, coloration was fine (at previous check before failure). We were stranded out of state when this happened. Cost me $1,800 clams.
Shop thought it may have been caused by faulty catalytic converter, but I had that checked immediately after the rebuild and the converter is fine. Trans guys said a faulty cat converter could cause heating problems.
I have 79,000 miles on the XJ and have always had it serviced by dealer since purchased new (yeah, I'm a wimp, ok? ).
Question - am I pushing the envelope by using the XJ as a tow vehicle? It has a transmission cooler which was installed at date of purchase.
Engine running great - no heating problems whatsoever. If anyone can give good advice, it's y'all. You guys are awesome.
Thanks
We've been towing a small 2,200 lb. travel trailer for about a year.
Before the trans failed last week, no slipping or other symptoms occurred. Fluid level was up, coloration was fine (at previous check before failure). We were stranded out of state when this happened. Cost me $1,800 clams.
Shop thought it may have been caused by faulty catalytic converter, but I had that checked immediately after the rebuild and the converter is fine. Trans guys said a faulty cat converter could cause heating problems.
I have 79,000 miles on the XJ and have always had it serviced by dealer since purchased new (yeah, I'm a wimp, ok? ).
Question - am I pushing the envelope by using the XJ as a tow vehicle? It has a transmission cooler which was installed at date of purchase.
Engine running great - no heating problems whatsoever. If anyone can give good advice, it's y'all. You guys are awesome.
Thanks