I've been keeping track of the thread @U8MYDZT has (https://wranglertjforum.com/threads/32rh-transmission-rebuild.59697/) about rebuilding the 32RH because I have to pull the motor in my Apex, and the transmission is POURING transmission fluid out, though it seems to function ok. Both the motor and transmission have 200k miles on them
I scored a motor a while back with about 120k on it, and today I picked up a 32RH that has 128k on it. It came out of a rolled over 2001 TJ that the guy got at on auction, so he doesn't know much about it. He did say he drove it around his yard and it did hit second gear. Transmission fluid looks ok and doesn't smell funny.
So, the question is, do I rebuild it or do I take a chance on it and throw it in as is? I'm thinking I might roll the dice on it. If it turns out to be no good, I'll rebuild the one I pull out and swap em' later.
What ya'll think:
I scored a motor a while back with about 120k on it, and today I picked up a 32RH that has 128k on it. It came out of a rolled over 2001 TJ that the guy got at on auction, so he doesn't know much about it. He did say he drove it around his yard and it did hit second gear. Transmission fluid looks ok and doesn't smell funny.
So, the question is, do I rebuild it or do I take a chance on it and throw it in as is? I'm thinking I might roll the dice on it. If it turns out to be no good, I'll rebuild the one I pull out and swap em' later.
What ya'll think: