Having just had the torque coverter go out on my truck I can say that
it's definately not fun to lose power at the wheels at 70 mph in heavy
traffic, it's also not cheap. It would have only been a few hundred
dollars if I had the facilites and help, considering it's officially a
10.5 hour job it's really expensive at a shop.
The mechanic showed me the torque converter and the splines were
clearly stripped out with a large amount of metal in the transmission
filter. If you can it may be worthwhile to check the filter, if it's
not it then it would be cheaper than a mechanic jumping the gun and
yanking your transmission.
On 1/8/09, John Dunlap <jsdunlap@roadkill.org> wrote:
>
> This isn't exactly a Dak question but, does anyone know how to read
> codes on a Ram Diesel. Does the on -off method, can't seem to get it
> done , not sure if I am doin' it right...
> Thanks, John
>
> On Thu, Jan 8, 2009 at 9:16 AM, Rick Suter <rick.suteriii@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> ------------------------------
>> >
>> > Date: Wed, 7 Jan 2009 12:44:40 -0500
>> > From: "Mike Sykes" <mikesykes@cox.net>
>> > Subject: DML: RE: RE: 5.2 vibration/rumble/groan or something like
>> > that...
>> >
>> >>>More evidence... I was presented with a MIL last night of P0138, O2
>> > sensor... could it be that simple?<<
>> >
>> > Unfortunately, yes. Also fortunately I suppose since O2's aren't all
>> > that pricey and are easy to change. =)
>> >
>> > - - miggity
>> >
>> > ------------------------------
>>
>> I'm sorry to report that the O2 sensor didn't change the stumble. It
>> did shut off the MIL. And I appreciate the suggestion of misrouted
>> ignition wires also. However, this problem existed far before the new
>> wires. And otherwise then engine is running the best it ever has... So
>> much so that this AM I wondered if it was actually running at a stop
>> light.. That's NEVER happened!
>>
>> Sadly, I'm leaning towards the Torque converter again... I plan to
>> have a pro tranny guy drive it. Yeah, this scares the hell out of me,
>> but at least he is recommended by my local speed shop guy who I trust
>> completely.
>>
>> thanks,
>>
>> Rick
>>
>
>
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