Hey Joel, thanks for the advice, but i have an insider at the dealer and
they have always used Mopar fluid (MS-9224 P/N 4761526 for use in
NV-3500 only) and i still have had problems. Hopefully i have better
luck with this next tranny.
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>If they dont put the right fluid in, your trans will have problems. Its
a
>mopar only fluid specially desinged for these trannies. If they put in
>something else that could be the root of the problem.
>
>Joel
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>-----Original Message-----
>From: dogdak@hotmail.com
>Sent: 12/11/98 1:41 PM
>Subject: DML: NV-3500
>
>
>This is in response to the message regarding the problems with the
>NV-3500
>5-speed. I also have a 97' Dakota 5.2 with a 3.55 rearend and this
>trans. I
>have had problems with mine also, at 11000 miles the input shaft broke,
>crusing
>at 75mph on the expressway, i figured it was a fluke. The dealer
>replaced the
>transmission under warranty, and they used the mopar sythetic
>transmission
>lube. But again just last week the trans went at 25000 miles, this time
>I was
>city driving and in third gear, i have not yet heard what part broke.
>Admittingly I like to use the throttle occasionally, but I don't feel I
>excessively abuse it. I opted for the manual when ordering the truck
for
>
>durability, mostly because I've heard there was sometimes problems with
>the
>dodge auto's. I do not tow excessive weight, only a utility trailer or
a
>small
>boat, both under 1500 lbs. I love the truck, and have had no other
>problems,
>but I am unsure about the trans, hopefully this is the last of my
>transmission
>pro!
>!
>blems.
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