42rle

  1. Bird

    Transmission cooler and crawling

    Before I install a basic tranny cooler , i just have 1 question. Will i see lower temps at low speed offroading. I just can't see it myself. I really don't want the high dollar unit that you mount under the vehicle with fan.
  2. Japhet

    04 4.0 auto to manual swap

    Hello everyone, new to this fourm. I drive an 04 with the 4.0 currently have the 42rle transmission going to swap it to the nv3550. Just want to get some info if any of you know if the nv3550 bell housing bolt pattern the same as the 42rle if is a direct bolt on to the engine or if i need an...
  3. JP13

    Automatic transmission stuck in reverse

    Auto trans. Stuck in reverse. Jeep won't start because it's in reverse. Solution? Took the shifter cover off and found a bolt that had left my cup holder and worked it's way under the shifter. I think it jammed when shifting. Removed the bolt and shifter can now move, but it's stuck in reverse...
  4. Frank

    How long does a 42RLE transmission last?

    Have not had her long but she just turned 124,500 miles on her, a 2005 Wrangler X. New wheels, tires, soft top, changed All fluids, and now the dang Tranny is going out. Just my luck.. Spent all my money, and cannot find anybody that will rebuild it. New reman tranny is 2100.00 and a new from...
  5. E

    Jeep Wrangler TJ 42RLE automatic transmission problems

    I have an automatic transmission and when it is cold or sets for awhile, I start it up and when I take off and it shifts for the first time, it kicks real hard and sometimes does it two or three times when I stop and pull out again. Jeep Wrangler 65th anniversary edition with a v6
  6. Jerry Bransford

    How to install a Derale 20561 transmission cooler on your Wrangler TJ

    With a recent series of serious overheating incidents while offroading and towing my little pop-up trailer, I decided to hasten my plans to install an auxiliary transmission cooler for my 42RLE automatic transmission. I had added one to my previous TJ that had the more robust 32RH, but Jeep’s...