I had a trans shop tell me NOT to use synthetic fluid, shifting will be
affected, use either Redline MTL or Dodge NV-3500 trans fluid. If the
syncros go, you will have problems shifting. try the fluid swap first, it
may help.
Mark Kuzia
flyboy01@mediaone.net
http://people.mw.mediaone.net/flyboy01/home.html
1995 Dakota 13.79 @ 102.45 mph "Fastdak"
~360ci, 5-spd, 8 3/4 rear / 3.90-SG
1994 Dakota 15.36 @ 91.56 mph
~318ci, 5-spd, 3.90 LS (bone stock, no mods)
----- Original Message -----
From: <Killerdak@aol.com>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Tuesday, October 16, 2001 1:58 PM
Subject: DML: uh oh, is it tranny or clutch?
> 140,000-ish miles on my 96 4x4 5-speed, original clutch, starting to have
> shifting difficulty--definitely more clunking and occasional grinding,
> especially when shifting into 2nd or 3rd...can't even shift into second at
> all when it is cold. "catches" a bit going into third. currently have
mobil 1
> synth gear oil in tranny...question is, is this a sign of clutch or tranny
> failure? fluids are new and levels are good, maybe use different fluid?
what
> is this a sign of? please tell me I don't need a tranny
rebuild...thoughts?
>
> dave kilian
> 96 4x4 lifted and locked
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