6 spd. transmission's

[yogibear]

Anyone have 6 spd transmission trouble yet? Mine was replaced at 29K. Nothing serious, just would not stay in rev. , would come out of gear while backing up. Brg. was out of rev. gear. Good news was, no parts available for the 6 spd. from DC. Remove & replace only. Parts man said diff. part # on new transmission. Had new transmission & going by noon the next day!!

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Y2K 3500 QC,SLT,4X2,White, 6spd,3. 54 lsd,Banks Stinger +,Pacbrake,Pilar mt. EGT & Boost,Amsoil air filter,all amsoil lube w/BMK-15 filter system,MagTec rear cover,putco boss rbs. w/ rear ext. &flaps,20K reese,100 gal. aux. fuel,fold up T cover,5K airlift bags w/comp. ,ranger 2950 cb pushing palomar 225 amp,phantom radar det.

 

[Skibby]

yogibear,haven't had any problems so far with the 6-speed manual,of course,I don't have as many miles on mine like you do 3000 mi. so far, hope yours is the exception and not the norm.

2000 qc,Slt+ pkg. ,4:10 anti-spin,dually 4x4,6-speed,Putco bedrails and tailgate protector,Rhino sprayed bedliner,U S Gear gauges,Mag-Hytec differential cover,Lexan mudflaps,20,000# Reese fifth wheel hitch,Ultra stainless cab/box boards,Roll-Top tonneau cover.

 

[Big Wheel]

Originally posted by yogibear:
Anyone have 6 spd transmission trouble yet? Mine was replaced at 29K. Nothing serious, just would not stay in rev. , would come out of gear while backing up. Brg. was out of rev. gear. Good news was, no parts available for the 6 spd. from DC. Remove & replace only. Parts man said diff. part # on new transmission. Had new transmission & going by noon the next day!!

I have a 6 speed trans. on my 2000 3500 4x4
it has 1300 miles on it every time i try to shift from 2nd to 3rd the gears dont mesh very well thay kinda grind a little befor thay slide in. I havent taken it in to the dealer yet but when i go for my first oil change i will have them check it out

 

[JJY2K]

yogibear,

I only have 2,000 miles on my Ram, but no problems yet. I'd like to see it stay that way, too. It's good you were able to get yours fixed without any hassle.

Areon


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Y2K, Cummins Diesel, 4X4, Garnet Red/Light Driftwood 2500 HD quad cab, SLT, 6 speed, 3. 55, LB, travel convenience group, keyless entry, security alarm, smart lock, camper & tow package, CD player, power driver seat, fog lights.

 

[rhoads]

Pay attention,have heard wisper's of 2nd & 3rd syncro. failure's . heard Ford is enjoying the same.

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96-3500 SLT EXT. CAB AM/FM/CD-RINO LINER. D-CELERATOR EXH. BRK-RED LINE VAC. OVER HYD BRK CONTROL- AIR BAGS W/HVY DUTY AIR COMP. PUTCO S/STEEL DEEPBOARDS FRONT TO REAR. REESE 20K 5TH WHEEL & GOOSE -REESE 20K HITCH BELOW W/17K RECEVER. CLEAR COATED & SOUND DEADINGING &UNDER COATED 5 SPD/W 4:10 MCHLN'S 235/16'S UNIDEN PC76/WEATHER-WILSON 1000 MAG MOUNT ANT. 4 WHL ANTI LOC BRK SYS.

 

[Archive]

My 99' 6-speed has 14,000 racked up and so far no problems. Are the 99' 6-speeds different than the 2000's ? I waited 5 months to get my 6-speed in 99'. apparently they didn't make too many. I would hate to look forward to possible problems in the future. thanks.....
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99' White Quad Cab Sport SWB,4X4,24-vavlve Cummins,6-speed,Custom Dual Exhaust,Tow pkg,Camper pkg,4. 10 limited slip,305/70/16 Goodyear AT's mounted on Alcoa 16X6 Classics

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[TSmith]

I have a 6-speed in an early '00 4x4 that is having the same gear 'clash' on the 2-3 shift, and occasionally noticed on the 1-2 shift, when shifting between 1400 & 1800 rpm.

I called the tech at NV and was told that this is NOT a normal characteristic of the NV5600, and maybe there was a problem. He said that if it was a trans problem, it would most likely get worse, but wasn't something that would leave you stranded on the side of the road.

The tech further stated that I needed to make sure the clutch was depressed fully at the shift. After making sure the clutch was all the way in (like to the FLOOR!), I have noticed the gear clash isn't there. It returns when doing what feels to me like a normal shift w/ the clutch in ~ 3/4 - 7/8, but not on the floor. Wonder if it's in the clutch linkage, but I understand these things aren't adjustable. Strange it wouldn't do it in any of the other gears.

Any comments?

T Smith

 

[mkubacak]

Fourteen thousand trouble free, fun shifting miles without a single problem with the transmission.

Michael



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'00 Black Sport 3500 4x4 QC, SLT+, 6-Speed, Camel Leather, Trailer Tow Group, Camper Special Group, 3. 54 LSD
'96 Harley Davidson Heritage Softail Special FLSTN
'99 Wells Cargo 2-Place Cycle Wagon 12' x 7'

 

[LarryM]

My Y2K 3500 had minor gear clash on the 2nd to 3rd shift, but it's gone now with 4000 miles on it. However, my 6 speed has always been really stiff shifting. If I pull the stick into the 1-2 gate or push it into the 5-6 gate and let go, it will stay there, not springing back into the 3-4 gate like it should. It's really hard to get around the pattern with it like that. The other 6 speeds that I have seen and driven are nice and smooth through the gates. My dealer is stymied, at least he's trying. Does me no good though. I know 3 other guys with six speeds and they have had the clash into 3rd also, and it cleared up like mine did with a little milage on the trans, yours should too. Good luck, Regards,

Larry

 

[yogibear]

The lube is different on the NV5600, instead of the 75-90 theres no wt. called out on the mopar bottle, just an MS-9224. The Tech people at Amsoil told me it was the same as their new 3K series 5W30. Thats what I put in my new transmission 6000 miles ago and its working great!!

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Y2K 3500 QC,SLT,4X2,White, 6spd,3. 54 lsd,Banks Stinger +,Pacbrake,Pilar mt. EGT & Boost,Amsoil air filter,all amsoil lube w/BMK-15 filter system,MagTec rear cover,putco boss rbs. w/ rear ext. &flaps,20K reese,100 gal. aux. fuel,fold up T cover,5K airlift bags w/comp. ,ranger 2950 cb pushing palomar 225 amp,phantom radar det.

 

[FDziurda]

11,000+ Miles on my '99 6_Speed and no problems so far. Smooth as silk thru all the gears. Reverse is a little tough to get into but that's okay!

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

 

[MikeR]

You guys with the gear clash,I'm sure yours will go away with mileage. Mine used to do it all the time with low RPM shifts(below 2100),but now with 6600mi it's almost completely gone. If/when it does do it now, it's very faint.

-Mike

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'00 QC 2500 4x4, 6spd, LB, LSD, 3. 54, SLT, Dark Garnet, Agate, Camper, Trailer, Fogs, Clarion 6-disc, Smittybilt nerfs, Midland CB, Isspro pyro & boost, K&N Scotty Air, 3" pipe bomb, 2wd low, OEM tailgate lites, Tow hooks, DD stage II, 5. 9L R/T

A vulgar display of power!

 

[radixr]

Mike,

What did you do to get your 2wd low and how well does it work for you?

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1996 Dodge 2500 SC, SLT, Cummins 12V, 5-spd. , 4X4, Horton Fan Clutch, Jacobs/Ram Exhaust Brake, MagHytec Differential Cover, Combo Gauge, K&N Filter, Brite-Box, Muffler Eliminator, no turbo silencer ring, full-time fog lights.




[This message has been edited by radixr (edited 02-21-2000). ]

 

[JJY2K]

yogibear,
I took my 2000 in for its first oil change today and mentioned that 4th gear was hard to get out of at times. If it is in 4th when you stop, it is nearly impossible to get it into any gear. You have to take off in 4th gear. Once you are moving, it shifts fine.

The diesel mechanic drove it and told me they were going to replace it. They called me back this afternoon and told me they already have a new transmission on the way and will put it in on Tuesday.

Hope this one works well!!!

Areon

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Y2K, Cummins Diesel, 4X4, Garnet Red/Light Driftwood 2500 HD quad cab, SLT, 6 speed, 3. 55, LB, travel convenience group, keyless entry, security alarm, smart lock, camper & tow package, CD player, power driver seat, fog lights, Line-X Bed Liner.

 

[Pete Peterson]

Went to the dealers Thursday to get fed more BS about them not knowing anything yet on the 02' models and they (in service ) were just finishing up putting a new transmission in (6 speed) truck had 400 miles on it. Didn't get a chance to ask mech. what happened but will ask him next week.

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99'3500,quad cab,4X4,a/t
3:54,all the right packages!

 

[yogibear]

JJY2K & Pete, I just got back from trip to Colfax Ca. My trucks got 43K on it now and everythings fine, thats 14K since new transmission was installed. The more miles the better it runs!!!!

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Y2K 3500 QC,SLT,4X2,White, 6spd,3. 54 lsd,Banks Stinger +,Pacbrake,Pilar mt. EGT & Boost,Amsoil air filter,all amsoil lube w/BMK-15 filter system,MagTec rear cover,putco boss rbs. w/ rear ext. &flaps,20K reese,100 gal. aux. fuel,fold up T cover,5K airlift bags w/comp. ,ranger 2950 cb pushing palomar 225 amp,phantom radar det.

 

[JJY2K]

yogibear,
I did take my truck in to the dealer Tuesday morning. The new 6 speed transmission was waiting. This afternoon (Wednesday) they called and said it was ready. I picked it up and the new transmission is very smooth. No trouble shifting out of 4th gear at all!

I know a lot of people say they have trouble with their dealers. I am very pleased with how I have been treated at the John Elway Dodge SouthWest dealership. The diesel mechanics have been very informative and helpful. An important issue with me is that they have done everything they said they would do - they have kept their word.

Areon

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Y2K, Cummins Diesel, 4X4, Garnet Red/Light Driftwood 2500 HD quad cab, SLT, 6 speed, 3. 54, LB, travel convenience group, keyless entry, security alarm, smart lock, camper & tow package, CD player, power driver seat, fog lights, Line-X Bed Liner.

 

[fj40charles]

I've got nearly 42,000 miles on my 6 speed and have not experienced any problems. My 2000 model truck was made in August of 1999.

I'm getting ready to change the gear oil for the first time. Anyone know what the allen bolt size is?

Thanks in advance,
Charles

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2000 QC 2500 4x4 LWB ETC 6 Speed Anti-Spin 3. 54 Trailer Tow 241HD, DD1's, Practical Solutions Boost module

 

[MikeR]

Wow! Look at my old sig... I was just a wee BOMBer then. Hehe! At 39,000 miles now,and 6spd trans is working just perfect.

-Mike

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'00 2500,QC,4wd,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
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'95 2500,Reg-cab,2wd,LWB,White/Driftwood,Automatic,3. 54open,SLT

 

[DUBSTER]

I have 10 K on my 2001. 5 and no troubles with the trans. At least not yet anyways.
Only trouble I had with my truck is the Cruise Control stopped working and the dealer replaced a speed sensor. That is all so far.
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.