Re: Trans problem: Try this...

From: WP (puzlist@mn.rr.com)
Date: Thu Jan 30 2003 - 09:12:03 EST


That's for removal, rebuilding and reinstallation.

Bernd D. Ratsch wrote:
> $2200 is still rather high...but is that for the labor and trans
> rebuild...or just for the trans?
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> - Bernd
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> -----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...
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> Mine tranny is hydraulic, so there's no speed sensor.
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> I called Kennedy Transmission, and the guy quoted me ~$2200 depending on
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> what parts they had to replace.
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> 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?
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> Chris Reck wrote:
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>>You might want to try this. I had a problem where the trans would not
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>>shift out of first gear and then would not shift at all. There was an
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>>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
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>>of what comes out and then top it off.
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>>This saved me the cost of taking it in and having it looked at. And
>>the part cost $30.00 after tax. Thanks!
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>>Chris Reck
>>Chicagoland, IL
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>>'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
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>>"WP" <puzlist@mn.rr.com> wrote in message
>>news:3E372B13.8070403@mn.rr.com...
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>>>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.
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>>>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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