2000 4X4 2500 6 speed manual failure

[Ralph Hicks]

transmission failed at 10,400 miles. I pull a 27 foot 5th wheel. Only going 20mph at failure. Locked up and slid truck wheel 15 feet. Replace (new) had bad 2nd gear. Diamler wanted to repair, I insisted they put in another new one. This truck is now on number 3. Am I the only one having 6 speed manual transmission problems? anyone with information plese e-mail rotten. ralph@juno.com

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[DHatfield]

That is sad to hear and I hope you get your truck running soon. I have not really heard of too many people having problems with there 6-speeds other than some say they get gear clash in 3rd gear. I have 27,700 miles on my 6-speed with no problems at all and very happy with it.

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2001 2500HD Quad Cab SLT SB 4x4, HO Cummins, 6-speed, 3. 55 gears, LSD, brightwhite/driftwood, 4w ABS, camper and trailer tow packages, HD transfer case, snow plow prep, group, cab lights, Isspro Boost and Pyrometer gauges mounted on A-pillar, 4" JRE exhaust, BD exhaust brake. 27100 miles and counting as of 1/16/01.

1980 CJ-5, Modified for off-road use, bobbed fenders, 350 TBI, NP435 trans, 4. 56 gears, Dana 300, Dana 44 front, Dana 60 reverse-cut rear axle, ARB air lockers front and rear, 15/35/15 Super Swamper TSL on 10X15 steel rims, Cobra CB, Warn 9000I winch, nerf bars, 1/4" steel rock crawler bumper front and rear, jerri can/spare tire rack, custom roll cage.

 

[Mad Max]

Creep'n up on 8,000 miles. Only gripe is that it is loud in 5th. If I get below 1500 RPM's in 5th (empty) I will start to hear what sounds like gear roll over. If I ease onto the throttle the load seems to kill the noise right away... almost like a "lash" issue w/ ring and pinion. Oh yeah, I WISH MINE CAME WITH A McCLEOD Clutch... but then again, a crew cab and a clipped HX40 would also have been NICE... while I'm whining.

Max

Ps. Sorry to hear about your trubz, I hope rig, and crew escaped unscathed.

 

[FDziurda]

27,500+ Miles on mine and still running like new. No noise and or vibration. Great for towing.

Frank

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Frank Dziurda - K7SFN
Carson City, Nevada
'99. 5 2500 4X4 6-Speed Quad Cab LWB 3. 54 LSD

 

[Shelby Griggs]

Originally posted by Mad Max:
Only gripe is that it is loud in 5th. If I get below 1500 RPM's in 5th (empty) I will start to hear what sounds like gear roll over. If I ease onto the throttle the load seems to kill the noise right away... almost like a "lash" issue w/ ring and pinion.

Max,

Not sure on the noise you are describing, but I think mine does this in all gears if I let the R's drop below about 1300, even coasting with no load, down shifting gets rid of noise, until the next gear drops in R's.

I assumed this was normal, and yes, it does sound like a ring and pinion noise.

Shelby



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2001. 5 2500 QC LB 4WD, ETH (Built 09-10-00), DEE, 3. 54 gears, Laramie SLT, Camper Special, Trailer Tow, Travel Convenience Group, Power Driver Seat, Alarm System, Remote Keyless Entry, Fog Lamps, Cab Clearance Lamps, HD Transfer Case, Bright White with a Gray Interior. Built 09-15-00, took delivery on 10-06-00, 3873 miles as of 01-04-01. Custom aluminum work body / flat bed. Coming soon: E-Brake and gauges.

 

[SOLER]

I have an '01 ETH. When cold (first 2-5 miles) I get grinding while shifting into 4th. No other problems. I first thought it was the #$%@ hydraulic clutch, but it doesn't do it in any other gear. I took it to the dealer. . said the gears needed to "seat" I said grinding won't help them seat if there is nothing left to seat!! #ad


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Shane Oler
'01 2500 4X4, ETH/6 speed, Dark Garnet/Camel

Other: '70 Olds Vista Cruiser
30' Sandpiper 5er

[This message has been edited by SOLER (edited 02-07-2001). ]

[This message has been edited by SOLER (edited 02-07-2001). ]

 

[Pete Peterson]

Shane I had the same problem with mine but it had to be cold outside to effect 4th. dealer put new transmission in no questions asked. This transmission feels perfect. I have drove every 6pd that has come to the dealer and this new transmission feels as good as the best I've drove. Pete

 

[Evan A. Beck]

I got 34K on my ETH I bought in April, and the transmission is great. Shift ultra-smooth, much better than the ZF in the Fords. I always double clutch when I downshift, trans seems to like it better. #ad

 

[HGDMARTN]

I had a new 6sp put in at 27K miles after I complained about the old one. It had a "rattle" when clutch was released in 1st or 2nd at idle throttle. Also made same shuttering noise if braking while idling at low speed in 2nd, sort of creating a load situation. Dealer agreed it was not normal so they replaced clutch and release bearing. Noise still there so they put in a new transmission. Noise went away. Now, after 5k more miles, I almost think I hear the noise returning. Anyone else have this noise? If so, what could it be?


Thanks,
David

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'00 2500QC-LWB 2WD 6sp. loaded with a bunch of goodies that I would not have ordered if I bought the truck new.

 

[WCrovo]

My 6 speed has a slight intermitent 3rd gear clash that has improved with milage. 2 of the 3 dealers i polled new of the issue and said the DC star line was recomending adding a bottle of Knob Ceek whiskey, I mean the LSD snake oil and that it would take a couple of weeks to work in. When I get back from Indy and Daytona next month I will have them do it to mine. Other than that I love the thing. One of the members stated that if you move the shifter to the rightt and then back and into 3rd it won't grind. He was correct that always works, he said he drove a bus or fleet vehical and they all did it unless he and the other drivers followed that method, sounded goofy but it works. Do a search and you can get the info from his response.

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2001 2500 tow, camper, SWB, ETH/DEE, 3. 54 Bright white,4 wheel discs.

 

[NVR FNSH]

I was beginning to think I'm crazy - I have the same grind/nothcy shifting in all gears in the morning after a 35F or lower night. A few miles seems to make it go away but I'm thinking it may be time for a trip to the the dealer. The truck has ~22k.

Brian

 

[Wiredawg]

I bought my 6-spd used with 10K miles on it. It just went over 25K miles and operates flawlessly. I pull a 15K lb 5th wheel trailer with it. Works great.

Hope y'all get your problems fixed.

Wiredawg

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2000 4X4 SLT QC 8' bed; 6 spd, 3. 54 ; BD exhaust brake and 4" exhaust syst; TST PM2; Airlift Super Duty rear air bags; RS 9000 shocks; pyro/boost gauges in 2 gauge a-pillar mount; back preasure gauge mounted under dash; KN air filter; Brown's Welding brush/grill guard, rear bumper & headache rack; nerf bars and aluminum roll top rear cover, Warn front receiver and Hadley air horns, 20K Reese hitch.

 

[DUBSTER]

I have just over 6000 on my truck and all is well. It was very "tight" when new. We went to Mich for Christmas and the Temp didn't go above 20 and I didn't have any trouble. By the way I am getting almost 18 MPG now, that is with the 4:10s and 285 BFGs.
Good Luck.
See Ya
Chris

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2001. 5 2500 Intense Blue Sport 285-16 BFGs mounted on 8x16 Baja
6 speed 4:10 limited slip heavy duty everything, Cab lights, Xenon flares, Linexed Nerf bars, Linexed OTR bed, Brush/grill guard,
tow hooks,no heated seats or leather.

 

[Mad Max]

Shelby -

I share your opinion about the noise and it being normal.

Hdg -

Your Noise, when "they" did you clutch, did "they" check your transmission's input shaft for excessive runout/play? Could be the input shaft, the bearing it rides on, even something like a less than square bellhousing.

Just some Idear's

max

 

[mbrolin]

I made a trip to the dealer yesterday. Got the answer I expected. "Cant duplicate the problem"I told them to call the DC tech line and ask about 3rd gear clash. Nothing doing. I guess they dont want my business. I know they dont want my business!Theirs another dealer about 20 miles away. I suppose I could give them a try otherwise its about 100miles to a dealership in Portland which Ive dealt with in the past.

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2001 HO 6spd,Quad cab,LWB,4x4,Flame Red,all options except for leather,Westin Brushguard/Push bar,Painless wiring,Radio Shack CB,my own design CB mount,Smittybuilt nerf bars,NW Custom rocker covers,Custom built stainless rocker light bars,DeeZee bedrails,Isspro pyro and boost gauges(more to come)

 

[Rattlebox]

My 99' 6 speed only rattles when I start out in 2nd gear - 30,000 miles.
#ad


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1999 Quad CAb, Short Bed,4X4, 6 speed, 4. 10 rear, MIA Silencer Ring, Amsoil Air Filter, VA CPC, Bosch 275's, Practical Solutions Boost Module, Custom Dual 3" Exhaust with dual 5" Tips

 

[MikeR]

So far from what we have heard here,the 6spd failures seem to be very low.

Ralph,I have the same truck as you,2000 4x4 QC ETC/6spd,and I'm now at 36,000 miles with no problems at all. I had the common 3rd gear clash for the first 6k miles,but the rest is smooth sailing. I also have alot more power going through my trans along with the frequent burnout.

-Mike

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'00 2500QC,4x4,LWB,Dark Garnet,6spd,3. 54lsd,SLT,DD stage II,Psychotty air,10-level PM3,Jacobs ebrake,Isspro pyro & boost gauges,2wd-low,Airoquip fuel lines,Smittybilt nerfs,BFG 285/75 AT's,Midland cb,Clarion 6-disc changer

 

[John Berger]

Yes, I saw the topic but posted anyway. My 99 5 speed chatters a bit in 1st and 2nd gear until I put it under load. I think that I'm not getting into the throttle enough at times, because the chatter isn't there probably 98% of the time.

John

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1999 Dodge Ram 3500 Quad Cab 5 spd; 4:10 LSD rear; Mag-Hytec diff. cover; US Gear EGT and Boost gauges. Amsoil foam air filter and synthetics from nose to tail.
Cummins Power, don't leave home without it

 

[CWade]

My new 3500 (800 miles) just started grinding when shifting from 6th to 5th. Must be something wrong with the syncronizer. The owner's manual says it take a special oil. I made sure it was full. Real light weight oil. Haven't taken it to the dealer yet, will wait until it gets worse. If I drive like an non-syncronized transmission (double clutch and rev it up)it goes right in.
Charlie Wade

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01 3500 4X2 HO 6 spd 3. 55AS, Jacob's brake,
patriot blue, 22K Reese 5th wheel, Snap-On tool box

 

[Cliffman]

25,000 miles I'm happy to say "NO PROBLEMS" #ad
. Hard shifting at first but after about 6000 miles it got way smoooother. #ad
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2001 Driftwood 3500 Quad Cab 4x4, Long Bed, 5. 9L HO Cummins Diesel (ETH), 6-Speed HD Manual (DEE) Loven the shift thing (Arrrrrh), 3:54, SLT+, 3. 54 Anti-Spin Axle, Camper Special Group, Trailer Tow Group, 18,000 LB 5th Wheel Hitch, Leather, Sliding Rear Window, BDs E-Brake, Rhino Liner (gray), Velvet ride shackles, cup smoothy, Power Edge box / EZ Box w/elbo, DD Stage III injectors, McLeod Dual Disk Clutch, K&N, SPA Gauges, Jardine Exhaust, 16cm turbo housing. Love the smell of diesel in the morning. Hope your watchen DC cuz every thing you see here is a big lie, Hehe.