If I recall correctly it was less than 2 years ago or 8-10k miles.
The filter was the kind for 4x4's. (higher neck)
Trans fluid is ok and don't smell burnt or discolored.
No odd noises from transmission, sounds normal.
I plan on getting trans oil changed in a week or two.
Btw,
Why don't they put a drain plug on the tranny pan?
- Ron
RE: RE: Transmission Grabbing
From: Bernd D. Ratsch (bernd@dodgetrucks.org)
Date: Wed Feb 06 2008 - 06:59:30 EST
Sounds like has an automatic transmission. ;)
When was the last time it was serviced?
- Bernd
-----Original Message-----
From: Rick Barnes [mailto:rascal@scrtc.com]
Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2008 9:22 PM
To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
Subject: DML: RE: Transmission Grabbing
Sounds like a clutch or throw out bearing
Rascal
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On Behalf Of rws
Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2008 2:49 PM
To: DakotaTruck DML
Subject: DML: Transmission Grabbing
I trying to find out if I have to get a new transmission.
It's a 1994 Dakota LE 5.2L 4x4 AT ~160k mi
This weekend while driving it drove okay then a flutter as if some bad
gasoline. I lasted maybe 10 seconds. Didn't think anything of it
since it went away.
Then we're noticing that the idle is rough, but then it's not.
Its the transmission trying to grab and move the truck in a shuddering
motion.
Did a pump go out?
Did bands get ruined?
Could it be a vacuum problem or linkage adjustment?
Where should I start to find out what happened?
Nothing leaking and all fluid levels OK.
Go to Aamco? (honest?) vs. independent shop.
If I need a new transmission, what is the best and lowest cost
approach?
It's a vehicle that's only driven about 5k miles a year.
TIA
Ron
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