One definite problem they're having Jeff, is the tranny dipstick being too
short and atf leaking out of the top of the dipstick tube.Check yours to see
if you see any stains where it has leaked.The other problems are not common
enough to be considered "design flaws".I think the 45RFE is a fine piece and
if cared for properly(Fluid & filter changed at every oil change,extra
large cooler-preferably electric fan assisted,temp gauge to make sure it's
never overheated) and driven right(wiat 10 seconds before putting truck in
gear every time started to allow front pump to build adequate pressure,lock
out O/D until 50 mph,never tow in overdrive),it should not have any
problems.HTH,
Will Coughlin willcoughlin@hotmail.com
'00 reg.cab,2wd,4.7L/hd5-spd/3.92sg(9.25")
1ST place Dakota-truck at 11th annual Houston Mopar show and race/National
DML meet!!
----Original Message Follows----
From: Jeff Durling <jdurling@mindspring.com>
Reply-To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: Re: DML: RE: Quad Cab Questions
Date: Sun, 26 Nov 2000 20:23:14 -0500
Can anyone enlighten me on what problems the multi speed auto is having that
comes with the 4.7. Mine shifts fine and even firms up quite well when I get
into it. To me it shifts better that my 46RE ever did in my '96. I just want
to
kept on board here since it would affect me and the only problems i've heard
of
have to do with the 4.7 and the 5speed. Something to do with idle.
Jeff Durling
'01 4x2 QC SLT+
Ronald Wong wrote:
> 2000's are getting scarce. You probably should opt for 2001's. Manual
or
> automatic is personal preference, also type of driving. The new auto's
for
> the 4.7's, the 45RFE's, are having some problems, though they seem to be
> minor.
>
> Ron
> 00 SLT QC 4X2 5.9 46RE 3.92 LSD
> For modifications see my DML Profile
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