Thanks. That's what I was afraid of.
Andre
dakota_5sp_v8 wrote:
> there isnt any clutch adjustments. Most 5sp owners' clutches enguage at the
> top.
>
> Joel
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Andre Mauboussin [mailto:andrem@cyberramp.net]
> Sent: Thursday, December 31, 1998 8:04 AM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: Re: DML: 5-spd man fluid change and clutch adjustment
>
> What a coincidence! I just had the lube changed in my NV3500 yesterday. I
> have
> 54K miles on my 95 and I used the Mopar fluid. There is a noticeable
> improvement
> in shifting. Much easier and smoother engagement. I recall from previous
> posts
> that anyone who has tried to use any other lube (to include synthetics) has
> had
> major transmission problem soon afterwords. Does anyone know if there is a
> free-play adustment on the clutch? I know its hydraulic, but I don't know if
> there is any way to change the free-play. Thanks in advance and HAPPY NEW
> YEAR
> EVERYONE!!!
>
> Andre Mauboussin
> 95 14.7@93.5mph
>
> Rader wrote:
>
> > > The NVx500 family manuals require synthetic lube, donīt they? Have you
> > > maybe tried Redline synthetics instead of the Valvoline specīd fluid?
> > > Someone earlier on the list had said heīd done that.
> >
> > I'd sure like to hear more about alternatives to the Mopar part #
> > NVx500 lube, since it's a mighty pricey oil (didn't Sam P. pay $15/quart
> > a couple of years ago?). Even though there's no factory recommended
> > change interval, I wouldn't mind changing it out at some point.
> >
> > I'm not all that willing to ignore the factory on this one, unless
> there's
> > a lot of positive track record for an alternative fluid.
> >
> > Ron
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