I have a 98 5sp 5.2L 4X4 and speed shift allot. No problems other than a
self adjusting clutch that does Not self adjust. Cant complain because it
does not slip :)
Joel
-----Original Message-----
From: JAMES CROWLEY
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Sent: 12/11/98 7:43 AM
Subject: Re: DML: Manual_trans_won't_hold_up
This is good news indeed, I was startin to worry. Jim who loves his 5
spd, '97 4x4, 5.2. and also puts on many, many miles each year. Thanks
for the laugh as well.
---Sam Parthemer <maverick_nr552@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
> Not to be mean, but he might try engaging the clutch when he shifts.
> I have 101500 miles on my '95, 5.2L (260hp), 5 speed. Still on the
> original clutch, and have approx. 20 runs down the 1/4 mi. Add
> the daily hard launches from red lights, towing 4500# boats, numerous
> 1st-2nd-3rd scratches, etc. etc. Rock solid.
> Don't know what else could be the problem. There isn't a recommended
> interval for transmission fluid either... (Though I did it at 66k
miles,
> and it runs $15.50 a quart x 4 quarts).
>
> Sam '95 SLT
>
>
>
>
> >My buddy has a 97' 5.2l with a manual transmission. He is now
going on
> his fourth trans
> >and he only has 27,000 miles on it.
> >Do they have a beef up kit for the nv3500 trans out there??
> >Any suggestions would be helpful because I have the
> >same exact truck only it's a year newer and i want to be prepared
for
> the worst.
> >p.s: he has never pulled anything with the truck over 2000 lbs.
Mike
> Sype..
> >
> >
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