$2200 is still rather high...but is that for the labor and trans
rebuild...or just for the trans?
- Bernd
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On Behalf Of WP
Sent: Wednesday, January 29, 2003 11:03 PM
To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
Subject: Re: DML: Trans problem: Try this...
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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