3rd/4th gear clash & stuff

[Texas Diesel]

Had a talk with my mechanic at the dealership (this dealer has always been straight with me) regarding the 6 sp gear box problems. He says that they now can fix them at the dealerships because the cause of the problem has been identified by DC. It seems that a needle bearing was originally put in to support the forward end of the 3/4 gearshaft and some "engineer" decided to replace it with a brass bushing. Well guess what? The bushing wears out and the shaft gets sloppy. The fix is to replace the bushing with the original needle bearing. The reason some 6sp's clash and others dont is that some have bushings and others have needle bearings. Thought I would pass it along to Ya'll. He also said they solved the brake pull problem by centering the wheels over the wheel bearings and the change to dual piston calipers should stop uneven brake pad wear.

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2001. 5 SLT QC SB 4X3 (open front diff), 6 speed, HO, LSD, 241HD, 3. 54, camper special, power everything, trip thingy, REAL bumpers, green/silver, Nerf Bars, Vent Visors, trailer tow pkg, nicknamed "house payment"

[This message has been edited by Texas Diesel (edited 05-22-2001). ]

 

[Rcpilotlv]

Thats good to know test drove 01 6 speed yesterday shifted great so I ordered ONE! CANT WAIT TO GET IT.....

 

[Shelby Griggs]

Any clue as to what transmissions are in which VIN's? I would not want to pay for a bushing that wears out after the 36K warranty is up!!!

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, 12310 miles as of 05-01-01. Custom aluminum work body / flat bed. Coming soon: E-Brake and gauges.

 

[Alan Reagan]

And, I suppose they have to tear down the transmission to put this in? How long will that take?

 

[Texas Diesel]

I dont think that the VIN will tell which is installed (bushing vs bearing). He said that they will start grinding typically within a few hundred miles if they are bushing types.
To replace the bushing is transmission removal and "complete teardown", I didnt ask how long it took. I would explain to the dealer that you are worried about it and ask for an extended test drive, my dealer let me put 700 miles on it before I signed the papers. I love my 6sp. #ad


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2001. 5 SLT QC SB 4X3 (open front diff), 6 speed, HO, LSD, 241HD, 3. 54, camper special, power everything, trip thingy, REAL bumpers, green/silver, Nerf Bars, Vent Visors, trailer tow pkg, nicknamed "house payment"

 

[South Bend Clutch]

We have designed a kevlar bushing that has been very successful with the problematic situations. You can veiw it on our webpage at southbendclutch.com or call us at 1-800-988-4345. I also have flywheels prepared and ready to go for exchange. Peter