Dodge uses at least 2 different 5 speed manuals in the Dakota, the 4s and
V6s use (at least used to) a Japanese built AX15 while the V8 Daks get the
good old American NV3500.
I've had occasion to speak with some engineers from NV and their opinion
seems to be if it's built by the GM side you may have problems
KW
Ned Vogler wrote:
> Bill sez:
>
> >I have heard a lot more problems with Manuals than the autos fer
> shurrr..
>
> I'd like to hear what you've heard, Bill. I'm of the opinion that
> transmission choice is like ice cream choice, some of us like chocolate,
> others like vanilla. My personal preference is for the 5-speed, but
> when I'm driving in stop-and-go traffic, I do sometimes wish I had the
> auto. But I digress... and I certainly don't want to start another
> 5-speed vs. auto war!! I'm interested in any 5-speed problems that
> you've heard of. I've heard one case of broken shift forks (at least I
> think that was it), something about some metal shavings in the manual
> trans lube (supposedly normal), but that's about it. I have also heard
> numerous complaints about the 4-sp autos, but since I've never owned
> one, I can't confirm or deny their reliability. Any factual info you
> can pass on about the 5-speed problems would be greatly appreciated.
> Thanks!
>
> > Ciao!
> >
> > Ned Vogler
> > (nvogler@rghosp.chime.org)
> > '96 Dakota SLT V8 5-sp 4x4 Club Cab
> > Gibson 3" Catback Exhaust/MPI FIPK-clone/Magnecor KV85 wires
> > Brass Cap & Rotor/Autolite Platinums/Blaster 3 Coil
> > MSD 6AL Ignition/MPI Super Street TBI w/Power Bridge
> > Pioneer DEH-65DH/Pioneer TS-A5705/TS-626/SAS Bazooka A82-80
> WCNB/HSSB/FCFL/DTW/DMF/TCBSR/DDBC
> > http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/9636/
> >
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