Long Term Drivetrain Question
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Long Term Drivetrain Question
I've got a 2001 Dodge 3/4 ton truck, and I know I'll be dealing with the tranny before I finish my payments. My question is, before I do anything-what are the options I have? I'm getting by as it is, so I'm not looking for expensive-but rather the most economical-best quality for the buck.
I know that the short term answer is a torque converter, an additional tranny cooler, and something else...that I forget what its called-but has to do with the torque converter. Do ya'll have any suggestions on any of this?
Also, for long term-what's the probability of anyone switching their AT for either an allison or a manual tranny? How much did it cost ya? What manual tranny did you use?
I know that the short term answer is a torque converter, an additional tranny cooler, and something else...that I forget what its called-but has to do with the torque converter. Do ya'll have any suggestions on any of this?
Also, for long term-what's the probability of anyone switching their AT for either an allison or a manual tranny? How much did it cost ya? What manual tranny did you use?
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Have the tranny serviced with new fluid, filter, and band adjustment. That will add life to tranny. Perhaps a rebuild when necessary with upgraded VB and stronger converter will sufice.
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As Dozer** said, that's good !!
Get a Goerend Valve Body and Torque converter and you'll be fine with what you have.
Do the job yourself and save even more, it's worth it.
Get a Goerend Valve Body and Torque converter and you'll be fine with what you have.
Do the job yourself and save even more, it's worth it.
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I plan on changing the tranny fluid when its recommended-along with the filter and band adjustment. Is there a specific filter and fluid that fairs better than another brand?
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