His web site gives a price of $1800-2600. Still too much. I only paid
~$4k for this truck. It's my winter vehicle and parts hauler. The more
I put into it, the less I can spend on my Dart.
Tom Slick North wrote:
> Talk to Wayne over at www.apsprecision.com
>
> He does some really nice tranny work, and the mopar trannies are his
> specialty...
>
> Later!
> Tom "Slick" North
> 96 Dodge Dakota 5.2L RC
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "WP" <puzlist@mn.rr.com>
> To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, January 29, 2003 11:02 PM
> 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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