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WK2 with W5A580 Trans. Question

5K views 13 replies 5 participants last post by  Jim Hef 
#1 ·
Hello all,

I have heard about the W5A580 MB trans. having a water infiltration issue around the dipstick/Trans hole. Does anyone know if they have sealed this somehow for the 2011 WK2?
I also heard that some other W5A580 trans. doesn't even have a dipstick. I have scoured the under hood photos I could find and I can't see a Trans. dipstick in any of them could it be it has the dreaded sealed trans???:(
 
#2 ·
it's not sealed the trans fill is right above the oil dipstick, it's covered with plastic lid ... you can get a dipstick through ebay for $30 max and that should help

the water leak is the o-ring seals that connect a 13-pin lead right next to the bellhousing of the transmission that goes into ur valve body. Only replace that if you deem necessary but I checked mine recently did not find any issues. plus if water gets in ur whole tranny is gone

What are your concerns or symptoms?
 
#5 · (Edited)
Thanks,
I don't have a particular concern yet, I have a 2011 V6 on order as we speak (due to arrive next week, I hope) and I'm just doing my homework. I read a few things about the W5A580 and some was a little troubling. If there was an unresolved issue I wanted to know so something could be done before it created and issue. As for the no dipstick thing I was just not sure at all if the new 2011 even had a trans dip at all.

thanks for your quick reply guys!

By the way, while I have you collective wisdom at my disposal I have also read that the QTII MP3022 TC was not designed originally for continuous auto 4WD operation. Apparently when used originally in some GM trucks the TC center diff clutch bearing would go because it was not a continuous duty design. Since there is no 2WD option with the QTII TC I am hoping this has been changed. Any thooughts??
 
#14 ·
As the owner of a '99, yes, the first year remodel is problematic. But, Jeep was fairly quick at sorting out those problems, and fixed them under warranty. Simple stuff like using the wrong fluid in the QD transfer case, coming out with a suitable fluid instead of ATF, but generally not publishing that fix. The manual said ATF, and even some dealers continued to use that after the TSB. I'm concerned about the QuadraLift suspension, but feel that most other components of the WK2 are fairly tested.
 
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