thinking of buying this 98 TJ six-cylinder owner says there's a couple of small problems number one small oil leak and number two when it's it's in second gear when is up to 50 mph (it is an automatic ) it jumps a little bit so wondering if that's a transmission problem or tune up problem any help appreciated
to buy or not to buy
- Thread starter Michael Buenconsejo
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Michael Roberson
TJ Enthusiast
This decision needs to be made with price in mind. Also need to inspect inside the frame for rust flakes. Oil leak is not a major issue if it's just a seal. It's probably due for a rear seal. The tranny (if a 42RLE) has been known to grab like that. Make sure it's running Mopar fluid and there's some other things the guys in the forum can tell you about. If it's a great price and rust free, then it's a great start IMO. You're getting a 4.0 which is good. Just keep in mind, it's the first year of theTJ so some issues can be expected.
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NicKnack
TJ Enthusiast
Yeah, 97 was first.
Oil leak where? It may just be the PCV valve. If so they go bad all the time. Cheap fix. Well known
The other issue sounds like tranny. How many miles are on it? (not worried about the engine but the tranny).
What's the price point? If it's got a couple things wrong with it and you can isolate them then you have something to bargain with!
I'm just wondering how an automatic gets up to 50 mph in second gear...but I am not familiar with earlier TJ auto transmissions.
Michael Roberson
TJ Enthusiast
@Michael Buenconsejo, love your part of the world, by the way. Only been there once, but man, what an experience! Best island in the bunch if you ask me.
so guy asking 4500 has 220,000 miles jeep came from mainland 3 years ago owner is third so not sure where on mainland. so some surface rust and bonnet is faded but looks good....interior had all carpet SAHARA model. I have 1997 w/ four angry squirrels I had trans rebuilt for 2500 so not anxious to do that again!
I get some later today its 11am here....so cold today rainy and feels like 70 degrees outside....burrrr!
The oil leak wouldn't necessarily be a deal breaker. The trans on the other hand, may be. Depends on how bad of shape it may be.
74 and sunny here today:emoji_call_me:
74 and sunny here today:emoji_call_me:
It's a 3-speed, so there's only one gear left at that point, but my guess would be the bands are out of adjustment, so it is shifting incorrectly.
I can't tell you that much from the internet. I know that a band adjustment procedure isn't too tough. But if that isn't the issue, then the problem is probably a more expensive one.