47RE Question

[lchumbler]

I have recently purchased a 2003 with the 47RE transmission. Is there any major problems with it. I want to add a Mag Hytec deep trans cover & a diff cover for the 10. 5 rearend. I'm getting this vehicle Alaska Ready! Military move time come April 06. Here is a pic of my 03 2500 Quad Cab SB.

 

[Bob4x4]

There are a couple of trans recalls for some 03's one is for a ck valve and the other is for a cooler line,have your vin run to see if they apply to yours. There is also a flash for improved power when towing I would do if it was mine.



Bob

 

[lchumbler]

Who would update the flash? The dealer I had a VIN check run today no outstanding items.

 

[tpuig]

My CAlifornia version '03 (SO) has 72k on it with no problems so far. The only mods I've made are the MagHytec double deep pan on my 47RE, and the T-Rex suspension (predecessor to the Kore systems). I change my oil at about 4-5k and everything is fine. I'm sure the 48RE is a stronger transmission, but unless you're really bumping up the power, you should be fine. It's been through some dirt in Baja and I love it!

 

[Bob4x4]

Who would update the flash? The dealer I had a VIN check run today no outstanding items.

The flashes are not found by vin. You must enter current software# and look for updates.



Bob

 

[Tony T.]

My truck also has the 47RE, no problems so far with 33K miles. Mine is the stock SO/250hp non-california verison. I changed trans fluid at 30K and will probably keep it changed at 30K mile intervals. Also added a trans gauge just to keep a eye on those temps.



Tony

 

[midlife crisis]

"one is for a ck valve ". Tell me more. I havent seen anything about this. I have the latest TDR mag in front of me with all the TSB's, no mention of a ck valve.

 

[JayWm]

moved this to the correct forum

 

[lchumbler]

Software version number?

Where would I find this? To update?

Thanks! L. Chumbler

 

[Bob4x4]

"one is for a ck valve ". Tell me more. I havent seen anything about this. I have the latest TDR mag in front of me with all the TSB's, no mention of a ck valve.

That may have been a rapid response only and we caught them before any were delivered to the public.



Bob

 

[Bob4x4]

Where would I find this? To update?

Thanks! L. Chumbler

It is inside the pcm. Dealer only



Bob