Worn out tranny or ?

[gfx_212]

I recently converted to Jeepizm, an 86 cherokee 4whl dr, 2 dr, V-6 2.8 liter. Tranny shifts beautiful from 1st to 2nd but does not move on to 3rd. Also, no reverse. I have serviced it myself and found a very small amount of metal on filter and some metalic fuzz on the magnet. Could this be an adjustment somewhere or is it time to pull the old gal. If so, can I take it to a reputable tranny shop to be rebuilt? If thats the case what is a normal price to walk a tranny in? Odometer reads 145,000

[Bounty__Hunter]

If it's an auto like it sounds, try adjusting the shifter linkage, you may have those gears, just can't reach them.

[MudderChuck]

I think you have a 904 or 909, I´d take a close look at the CPS sensor position, the length of the tranny and the spline count. The AW4 would be a logical upgrade, 4 speed and actually an imrovement on the older 904 and 909. They built this tranny in most XJ´s until 98, you could probably get one delivered to your front door for around $700 or half that at a junk yard out of a late model XJ wrecked.
Also check the electrical connector, the AW4 worked somewhat with the computer, maybe your 909 is compatible maybe not.
You could probably find out what the differences are from TCI or another large re-manufacturer.
If you order, be sure to get a tested torque converter to go with the tranny. Your old coverter is probably full of junk and questionable.
If the AW4 is not compatible, the 999 is probably a good second choice, though also a 3 speed, a little more robust than the 904/909 series.
I'm fairly certain most all of the Jeep trannys had the standard Jeep bolt pattern. But asumming anything, is not wise.

	Crank position sensor A crank sensor is a component used in an internal combustion engine to monitor the position or rotational speed of the crankshaft. This information is used by engine management systems to control ignition system timing and other engine parameters. Before electronic crank sensors were available, the distributor would have to be manually adjusted to a timing mark on the engine.