There is nothing wrong with the trans it is just that it is shifting to early and bogging down causing the shudder. I just cleaned it and keep an eye on it also put grease on my battery terminals. I recently submerged it in water smart, huh? The pitman arm is now starting to come off the output shaft. He never called and repeated attempts to get in touch with him failed. Atty gen, Dodge, file 9921927 on 4-18-02, may I please have a copy of this with your letterhead as well as a reply so I can foward this to the atty gen. Turns out the brackets that hold the rear wheel to the outer axle and the axle shaft broke. Torrington Bearing kit - includes; Roller Clutch output bearing, overdrive clutch piston hub bearing, and backing plate planet bearing The Bearing kit is a critical part of a thorough rebuild because they are movable parts that take a lot of wear and abuse.
Upon returning onto the highway the pressure was normal for the next 20 minutes, then it went back down to 25-30psi. Is there a way we can go against dodge? The trucks transmission has been rebuilt twice and the last time I had stronger clutches and parts put in it. I also got the line that these issues are not covered and I have to foot the bill. What is my recourse besides suing Chrysler which is like suing the government? My question is: I'm wondering how many others have had this problem with the heads? Gas Performance Deluxe Level 2 Rebuild Kit 1990-97. I have my own delivery business in the Alberta oil patch and this truck has put me on the ropes. Oh, another thing, had there been a pressure indicator psi located either before the fuel filter and after the electric pump, or just after the fuel filter, I would have known that the electric pump was not working correctly or the fuel filter was not either or worse, they both may have been not working correctly.
Ordering and delivery is quick and easy. I have been making payments on a truck that has been sitting in my driveway since November. One other thing I don't get is if people were having problems with their trannies one or twice or three times. I get the sense from talking with other Dodge owners, that pitman arm wear is not really consistent. It has been plagued with problems, including 2 major drive train overhauls heads and block If I hit a pothole or other road deformity, it violently veers requiring drastic counter steering - I've almost lost it a couple of times.
Our test truck is a 1994 Dodge 3500 with the Cummins diesel and 179k miles. Now it is making a clunking noise when you put it in reverse and it makes a loud meshing noise when you put it in reverse unless you let it warm up for 5 minutes prior to driving the vehicle, and falls out of low 1 now constantly?! The detailed steps are as follows: Ground Wire with White Strip After Relocation Away From the Alternator Click the picture to see an enlargement. I have replaced the power steering pump and the U-joints also. What kind of idiots are being hired as Chrysler mechanics? I'm sure my e-mail won't get posted. Both trucks have well over 160,000 miles on them engine run very well.
Plug the ground wire connector together again. Well the truck shifts perfectly now with overdrive and torque converter lock-up working just like the Dodge engineers designed them to. And besides he told them the turbo was going 2 days before. Email - - 31 Mar 2005 I have a 99' dodge 1500. Keep in mind there are other causes to the above problems such as a bad tranny temp sensor, etc. I had the exact same problems that you described. I owned it and until 1000,000 miles all was great then the dam broke.
Turn the key back to the on position but don't start the truck. Yesterday, it did this at a horse show and backed itself over two posts and into a building. Email - Mike Costa concord usfamily. It is black with a white stripe. Especially since I have followed the Dodge maintenance schedule to the letter.
I drove around all morning. Erratic shifting, delayed shifting, odd grinding noises, power loss, you name it, it's got it. Here is my problem, I suppose I am fortunate, my truck transmission went out at 140,000 miles. Some wear out quickly, while others get huge miles out of theirs. Thanks for being a good Engineer from one Engineer to another. Three times I have hauled a trailer with 2 Quads. But when I tore it down to rebuild it, the damn engine still had hone marks in the cylinders and absolutely no ridge at the top in 133k miles! Best part of it all.
The only problems I have had with this truck have all been inflicted by myself. Replaced socket and replaced headlamp switch and replaced burnt wiring. The driver owns a 1997 Dodge Ram 3500. If your truck feels like tranny problems check your speed control sensor before you take it to the dealership for repair. I am on my 4th tranny.
New Engine, new transmission, new ball joints et al, tires gouged by failing ball joints, a brake line failure, water pump- it's just been endless. The service writer came out took my Vin and said he would not call, he had a policy he had to follow, he would call me first thing in the morning to see what he could do. I do not keep receipts who does? Email - - 6 June 2005 I came across your web page on Saturday and felt lucky that I have experienced the problems of some of the other owners. So take my advise and keep your sanity, and expose the wire from out of the loom. Note: Some people have skipped Step No. Remove the tranny pan and filter to access the rear band adjustment. This was a very dangerous and could have caused other accidents.
The plate is sealed to keep moisture and dirt out, so it is very difficult to get the cleaner into the unit in any appreciable amount. I have had the same 2nd gearing slipping transmission problems as eveyone else. At this time both our Dodge trucks are unreliable, and becoming increasingly expensive to continue to fix. It has a 3 wire connector that plugs into the end. Step up to a six speed. . Or any testimonies of similar problems with the year and model would at least add some weight to my concerns.