Re: Trans problem: Try this...

From: WP (puzlist@mn.rr.com)
Date: Thu Jan 30 2003 - 00:02:51 EST


Mine tranny is hydraulic, so there's no speed sensor.

I called Kennedy Transmission, and the guy quoted me ~$2200 depending on
what parts they had to replace.

I found a place (Phoenix Hardparts:
http://www.phoenixhardparts.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv that has reman
trannys for $895. I'll probably go that route, as it's a fair balance
between rebuilding time and money. Anyone dealt with these guys?

Chris Reck wrote:
> You might want to try this. I had a problem where the trans would not shift
> out of first gear and then would not shift at all. There was an engine code
> that I had that indicated an Auto Trans Speed Sensor. I went to Feeney
> Dodge in Palatine, IL and they gave me a part number #4800879. I didn't
> even need to drain the trans to put this in. I pulled out the old sensor,
> cleaned the o-ring and put the new one in quickly. Some trans fluid will
> leak out during this. Just keep tract of what comes out and then top it
> off.
>
> This saved me the cost of taking it in and having it looked at. And the
> part cost $30.00 after tax.
> Thanks!
>
> Chris Reck
> Chicagoland, IL
>
> '99 Dakota Sport + CC 4x4 V6 Auto (Deep Amethyst)
> Autolite 3923, 7.5mm Bosch plug wires, Jet Stage 1 Chip, Custom K&N 6x9 air
> intake, Rancho RSX shocks (4), Pioneer full audio system, BF Goodrich
> 32x11.5r15 T/A KO tires
>
>
> "WP" <puzlist@mn.rr.com> wrote in message news:3E372B13.8070403@mn.rr.com...
>
>>Had the truck at the dealer today. The mechanic said the seals are bad,
>>and the solution is a rebuild to the tune of $4300. Ouch. For that
>>price I can rebuild it myself, and rent a car for the time it takes to
>>get the job done.
>>
>>I threw in a $3 bottle of 'transmission reconditioner'. I figure it
>>can't hurt anything at this point. Guess I'll drive it as-is while I
>>read up on tranny rebuilding.
>
>
>
>



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