I am hoping that you kind folks can help a neophyte out.
I have a 2010 Dodge 3500 DRW Cummins truck. After 170k, she finally left me on the side of the road. Got her home and was told but people that i thought had more smarts than me that it was the rear end. It was not but i went ahead and replaced bearings, seals, rotors, pads, t-case oil and new e-brake kits. The differential looked great upon inspection. The oil was not bad and had no shavings or grime. So i can say without a doubt that the rear end is not the issue.
So here’s what happened initially. Driving about 65mph it felt like I ran over something and I heard a “pop”. It wasn’t loud but definitely felt like something gave way. Pulled over and checked truck out with no sign of anything broke from the exterior. Started driving again made it about 5 miles and started hearing a low “screech and grind sound”. Pulled off the highway and as I slowed to a stop the truck locked up like the brakes were all of a sudden applied. After letting truck sit for a bit i was able to get “whatever” it was to break free and was able to get truck out of the road. Towed the truck home and here’s where we are. Rebuilt the outers on the rear end and test drove the truck. After about 5 minutes of just putting up and down the road the same initial sound is heard again.
I’m pretty sure its the t-case, it seems that is where the sound is coming from. I have called several places pricing a t-case and have options ranging from $950 (eBay) to $3000(dealer). The one i have decided on if this is the issue is one from Powertrain Products $1200 with warranty. I was told I have to replace the front driveshaft as well.
So here are my questions...
1. Does this sound typical of a T-case breakdown? (I understand it is hard to diagnose by what i am saying but i am looking for input.)
2. Is it typical to have to replace the front driveshaft when you replace the T-Case?
3. With no experience is it a better option to just rebuild my t-case? (I’m not a mechanic by trade but I’m no slouch and i can learn) ( i gots me some of dat common sense)
4. What else should i check before spending the money
5. It looks pretty straight forward to remove and replace but what is the average time to do a swap?
The transfer case is an NV273D behind a 68rfe transmission.
I have a 2010 Dodge 3500 DRW Cummins truck. After 170k, she finally left me on the side of the road. Got her home and was told but people that i thought had more smarts than me that it was the rear end. It was not but i went ahead and replaced bearings, seals, rotors, pads, t-case oil and new e-brake kits. The differential looked great upon inspection. The oil was not bad and had no shavings or grime. So i can say without a doubt that the rear end is not the issue.
So here’s what happened initially. Driving about 65mph it felt like I ran over something and I heard a “pop”. It wasn’t loud but definitely felt like something gave way. Pulled over and checked truck out with no sign of anything broke from the exterior. Started driving again made it about 5 miles and started hearing a low “screech and grind sound”. Pulled off the highway and as I slowed to a stop the truck locked up like the brakes were all of a sudden applied. After letting truck sit for a bit i was able to get “whatever” it was to break free and was able to get truck out of the road. Towed the truck home and here’s where we are. Rebuilt the outers on the rear end and test drove the truck. After about 5 minutes of just putting up and down the road the same initial sound is heard again.
I’m pretty sure its the t-case, it seems that is where the sound is coming from. I have called several places pricing a t-case and have options ranging from $950 (eBay) to $3000(dealer). The one i have decided on if this is the issue is one from Powertrain Products $1200 with warranty. I was told I have to replace the front driveshaft as well.
So here are my questions...
1. Does this sound typical of a T-case breakdown? (I understand it is hard to diagnose by what i am saying but i am looking for input.)
2. Is it typical to have to replace the front driveshaft when you replace the T-Case?
3. With no experience is it a better option to just rebuild my t-case? (I’m not a mechanic by trade but I’m no slouch and i can learn) ( i gots me some of dat common sense)
4. What else should i check before spending the money
5. It looks pretty straight forward to remove and replace but what is the average time to do a swap?
The transfer case is an NV273D behind a 68rfe transmission.