Topic: need a rebuilt tranny 1995 2.5L - where most reputable place to get

[sharpxmen]

I have the following question:

The parts mentioned below with the exception of the NV3550 are hard to find for me in The Netherlands.
Is any of you willing to buy and ship them to me?
(esp the bellhousing and clutch disc)
Ofcourse I am willing to compensate you for time and trouble.

Please respond by sending me a message.

just buy the clutch disc online or order it at a local parts store in Ned, you can get Luk, Exedy or Rhino p/n 04-052 for under $100, this guy has it for $73 + shipping http://www.ebay.com/itm/LUK-04-052-Clutch-Set-/200792581941?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2ec02ba735&vxp=mtr#shId

AA pilot bushing it's fairly light and easy to ship

only issue is the bellhousing, scarce so you'll probably need to spend some time on the phone and figure it out, can't see why they wouldn't ship to Netherlands if you pay for shipping, would get more expensive to ship it twice.

[Jeffy]

http://collinsbros.stores.yahoo.net/rebtran.html

At the very bottom of this page they have brand new (NOS) AX5's. But pricey $1700.00  They also have re-man for about $1K

Might be worth it to see what Marlin Crawler can do.  They specialize in Aisin transmissions and their HD is going to be cheaper, IIRC.

[sharpxmen]

Darn, when i got mine there were plenty - found one only with no price listed.

1998 Transmission Bellhousing Only
Dodge Dakota 2DR,TRUCK,4X2,2.5,5SP   B13274
$Call Givens Auto Parts #3 USA-GA(Lawrenceville)
Request_Quote 770-963-0067 / 877-421-9558
 
EDIT: there are 2 more but i have no idea if they're the same since the years are different, the 2001 doesnt list the motor but comes out in the search, 2000 lists 2.5/5sp which is what is needed but I didn't even know this one was available in 2000 and not sure if it fits or not (maybe someone knows)

2001 Transmission Bellhousing Only
Dodge Dakota W.ARM A ST4674 $75 Orient Auto Parts & Recycling USA-OR(Gresham) E-mail 503-663-1909 / 877-663-1909

2000 Transmission Bellhousing Only
Dodge Dakota NICE DAKOTA 2.5 5/SPD BELLHOUSING A Z00755 $69.95 Marshalls Auto Parts, Inc. USA-OH(Circleville) Request_Quote 1-800-333-2104

i checked rockauto and seems that they're the same till 2001 (based on engine and transmission, only thing that could be different is the crank sensor position but i doubt they changed it although you never know).

[neale_rs]

It might be better to just buy a used AX5.  My AX5 was rebuilt about 6 years ago for about $400 (here in Mexico) and it is working well ( I only put about 1000 a year on the YJ, so even if the rebuild only lasts 20k or 30k miles, this is 20 to 30 years for me).  However, I was able to buy a used AX5 from a TJ a few months ago for about $150.  This is now my backup, ready to go in if and when needed. So buying good used AX5s seems like it could be a good low-cost alternative. 

[Eucalypta]

So buying good used AX5s seems like it could be a good low-cost alternative. 

It is not just the costs; AX5 is ready available here and I was preparing to overhaul my recently broken one and put it ont he shelf as spare.
The problem is that you never break it in your garage but somewhere in the field, in the mud or on the rocks having fun. The aggravation is much more than the spent.

The invitation to help me find and ship the parts stands....   

[bestos]

got the bellhousing from GA.  they have sold 5 in the last 2 months.  only place that has them.  next step is to barter with my local guy to get that nv3550 cheaper............... is 1000 too high?  95000 miles

[sharpxmen]

got the bellhousing from GA.  they have sold 5 in the last 2 months.  only place that has them.  next step is to barter with my local guy to get that nv3550 cheaper............... is 1000 too high?  95000 miles

at least negotiate swapping your t-case with matching one for the transmission in that price. $1000 is high but you don't have many options from what you're saying.

[bestos]

the JY that has the transmission nv3550 does not have a YJ 231-23spline tcase.  the nearest one is like 150 miles.  he has nothing to swap me.  i think im gonna have to get the input gear for 191 bucks from AA

found nv3550 80 miles away, easy drive, for 750. 69k miles. 

[sharpxmen]

the nv3550 would have had a t-case attached to it, might want to double check with the guy you found the transmission for $750, or it might be that is already attached to it :)