Just bought a 91 YJ...few questions

Never have used a group before, so here goes... I just bought a 91 Jeep
Wrangler YJ. Looks like the transmission is going to need work (it
grinds when downshifting). Also the dashboard light for the speedometer
does not seem to work (although all the other indicator lights work).
Can anyone lend me some expert advice regarding the tranny and the
dashboard light. Thanks alot.

Mac wrote:
> Never have used a group before, so here goes... I just bought a 91 Jeep
> Wrangler YJ. Looks like the transmission is going to need work (it
> grinds when downshifting). Also the dashboard light for the speedometer
> does not seem to work (although all the other indicator lights work).
> Can anyone lend me some expert advice regarding the tranny and the
> dashboard light. Thanks alot.
>

Grinding on downshift (manual, I assume?) either means synchro rings, or the
clutch is out of adjustment.
As for the dash light, it's a $1 part.

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..boB
1997 HD FXDWG - Turbocharged Stolen 11/26/05 in Denver
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2001 Dodge Dakota QC 5.9/4x4/3.92
1966 Mustang Coupe - Daily Driver
1965 FFR Cobra - 427W EFI, Damn Fast.

".boB" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Mac wrote:
> > Never have used a group before, so here goes... I just bought a 91 Jeep
> > Wrangler YJ. Looks like the transmission is going to need work (it
> > grinds when downshifting). Also the dashboard light for the speedometer
> > does not seem to work (although all the other indicator lights work).
> > Can anyone lend me some expert advice regarding the tranny and the
> > dashboard light. Thanks alot.
> >
>
> Grinding on downshift (manual, I assume?) either means synchro rings,
or the
> clutch is out of adjustment.
> As for the dash light, it's a $1 part.
>
> --
> .boB
> 1997 HD FXDWG - Turbocharged Stolen 11/26/05 in Denver
> 1HD1GEL10VY3200010 CO License J5822Z
> 2001 Dodge Dakota QC 5.9/4x4/3.92
> 1966 Mustang Coupe - Daily Driver
> 1965 FFR Cobra - 427W EFI, Damn Fast.

My YJ was grinding a bit, it was water in the transmission from driving
through water. Changed the trans fluid and problem gone
>

NN wrote:
>
> ".boB" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> > Mac wrote:
> > > Never have used a group before, so here goes... I just bought a 91 Jeep
> > > Wrangler YJ. Looks like the transmission is going to need work (it
> > > grinds when downshifting). Also the dashboard light for the speedometer
> > > does not seem to work (although all the other indicator lights work).
> > > Can anyone lend me some expert advice regarding the tranny and the
> > > dashboard light. Thanks alot.
> > >
> >
> > Grinding on downshift (manual, I assume?) either means synchro rings,
> or the
> > clutch is out of adjustment.
> > As for the dash light, it's a $1 part.
> >
> > --
> > .boB
> > 1997 HD FXDWG - Turbocharged Stolen 11/26/05 in Denver
> > 1HD1GEL10VY3200010 CO License J5822Z
> > 2001 Dodge Dakota QC 5.9/4x4/3.92
> > 1966 Mustang Coupe - Daily Driver
> > 1965 FFR Cobra - 427W EFI, Damn Fast.
>
> My YJ was grinding a bit, it was water in the transmission from driving
> through water. Changed the trans fluid and problem gone
> >

I will second that.

Jeep in their wisdumb never put high water vents on the transmissions.
Just a stoopid button vent on the side of the shift tower.

The put high water vents on everything else like the differentials and
transfer case, but not the tranny...

I fixed mine by pulling the button and inserting a piece of steel gas
line in there for a nipple to attach a high water vent hose. I have
crossed up to 42" deep of water with no issues.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
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