Dude13450
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- 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser
I'm looking at picking up a 1996 Explorer later this week. 4.0 OHV, 4R55E (didn't switch to 5R until 97), 4x4. Owner wants $500. Runs, just won't move, owner thinks it is the torque converter.
I know the 4R55E are known for going out on the earlier Explorers, especially ones that have done a decent amount of towing? (Not sure if the one I am looking at has towed a lot BTW). With a little research, my understanding is that the 5R55E uses the same bellhousing, transmission case, tail shaft, transfer case, and driveshaft as the 4R and that the only difference are the stronger internals (higher torque rating) and that it is a "5 speed" because 1st gear becomes overdriven under hard acceleration?
That being said, if I swap to the 5R55E tranny, are there going to be any fuel economy gains/losses? I am thinking about just switching to the 5R while I'm down there because the transmission has to come off anyways and from my understanding, the transmission is pretty much plug and play?
Assuming I do pick this Explorer up (I know what they say about the word assume...), the transfer case is electronically controlled. The owner says that prior to the "torque converter" issue, the 4x4 did work. My question is if swapping to a manual t-case (uses the lever instead of a motor/buttons) going to yield any other benefits aside from less stuff to go wrong?
I know the 4R55E are known for going out on the earlier Explorers, especially ones that have done a decent amount of towing? (Not sure if the one I am looking at has towed a lot BTW). With a little research, my understanding is that the 5R55E uses the same bellhousing, transmission case, tail shaft, transfer case, and driveshaft as the 4R and that the only difference are the stronger internals (higher torque rating) and that it is a "5 speed" because 1st gear becomes overdriven under hard acceleration?
That being said, if I swap to the 5R55E tranny, are there going to be any fuel economy gains/losses? I am thinking about just switching to the 5R while I'm down there because the transmission has to come off anyways and from my understanding, the transmission is pretty much plug and play?
Assuming I do pick this Explorer up (I know what they say about the word assume...), the transfer case is electronically controlled. The owner says that prior to the "torque converter" issue, the 4x4 did work. My question is if swapping to a manual t-case (uses the lever instead of a motor/buttons) going to yield any other benefits aside from less stuff to go wrong?
