twoplanker
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- San Diego
This is my first (but not last) Jeep. It has 180,000+ and has really grown on me. I am a garage hack and think I can fix most anything, but am not a pro. I plan on dropping a rebuilt 4.0 in it this summer- hopefully later than sooner.
The problem began with a ticking (exhaust) sound which increased with temp. The noise was consistent for a week until the fateful day. A vibration developed with the ticking (hopefully related), but then at speed, both subsided. Later the vibration became more violent followed by a screaming sound. At that time, I parked it and called for a tow. Now, I can cycle through the gears (auto) but the trans will not engage. Fluids seem ok but I need to get it level to be sure. Trans fluid is pink/ light red. I do add oil bi-weekly due to the leaking seal which I will fix with this issue. I have posted video of the undercarriage which is a mess, and of the noise here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZoJDpFDucGo
and
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Px1YPJqwVY
So, where should I start? Is this a drive-train or power-train issue?
Any input will be appreciated. I plan on tackling this over the next couple of weeks.
The problem began with a ticking (exhaust) sound which increased with temp. The noise was consistent for a week until the fateful day. A vibration developed with the ticking (hopefully related), but then at speed, both subsided. Later the vibration became more violent followed by a screaming sound. At that time, I parked it and called for a tow. Now, I can cycle through the gears (auto) but the trans will not engage. Fluids seem ok but I need to get it level to be sure. Trans fluid is pink/ light red. I do add oil bi-weekly due to the leaking seal which I will fix with this issue. I have posted video of the undercarriage which is a mess, and of the noise here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZoJDpFDucGo
and
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Px1YPJqwVY
So, where should I start? Is this a drive-train or power-train issue?
Any input will be appreciated. I plan on tackling this over the next couple of weeks.