Speaking of transmissions in Rams, aren't all Ram transmissions known
for their problems? My Dad has a '97 Ram, and while he's had no
problems, I know several who have. Friend of mine has had two trannys
put in his under warranty.
Chad
Jon Steiger wrote:
>
> On Tue, 28 Dec 1999, Patrick and Kelly Engram wrote:
>
> > Jon-
> > I've heard from a ton of people about lots of problems with the auto
> > transmissions in the early years of the current body style Rams. Unless
> > he's had the tranny replaced with an updated version, I think I'd go
> > with the 5 speed
> > Patrick
>
> The '92 auto isn't the current bodystyle though, its the old "boxy"
> bodystyle; does that make a difference? The tag under the hood says its
> an A518, and I'm pretty sure its original as the dealer said its never
> been in for any major service. If I get the '92, I'll probably get the
> 48K/4 year warranty. If worse comes to worse, what does a replacement
> A518 cost?
>
> On a related note, does anyone know the tow rating of a '92 Ram with a
> 318, auto tranny, and a 3.55 rear? (its got the HD service group) The
> dealer thought it would be about the same as the current Rams, or around
> 7800lbs. I photocopied that info from one of Jason Bleazard's brochures
> once but of course, I can't find it now. :-P
>
> -Jon-
>
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