Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) 6 speed clutch slipping?

[Gregg Mig]

My truck has only 26000 miles on it and last week I noticed the clutch starting to slip,I am the only driver of the truck and always start off in 1st gear and at a stop I always put it in neutral with my foot off of the clutch, I baby this thing,and have been driving standards all my life and have never had to put a clutch in any truck that I have ever owned . Is this normal for such a heavy duty truck. Will DC warranty this?

 

[RustyJC]

Is this normal for such a heavy duty truck?

No, not if your truck is stock. Mine only started slipping when I added the DD2 injectors to the other mods in my signature (Edge EZ, etc. )

Will DC warranty this?

Probably not. Generally, they will only warrant a clutch for the first 12,000 miles.



Rusty

 

[mgoncalves]

I feel for you, you're probably going to get the runaround from your dealer. Your case is what a warranty is for, and they will probably try to get out of it. I hope your dealer treats you right, and fixes you up ASAP.



Yes, that is 100% abnormal for a clutch to go out that quick.



Matt

 

[MARSHMELLOWS]

Gregg, Your situation sounds very similar to mine. I too found myself justifying my "clutch driving abilities" because how else can one explain, a 13 inch clutch gone after so few miles ? Clutches are classified by Dodge in the same paramaters as wiper blades and brakes. That is, 12,000 miles, or 12 months. The 2002 HO clutch system in not a wimpy setup, and therefore, should have lasted us both, many more miles. But I wouldn't hold your breath on Dodge fixing it. The best they offered me was a repacement at the going dealer rate. I hope you the best. Keep us posted on your solution. Jim

 

[Supermod56]

I have 80K on my stock Pee-Wee 5-speed clutch and I tow 13K with minor mods, no slippage yet, I keep the revs up uphill, one, to be easy on the clutch, and two so I don't blow the trans in a million pieces!!! Going to change it before it becomes a problem. Can't explain the problems you guys are having, except MAYBE the rear oil seal is dumping lube on the clutch??

Tom



2001. 5 2500 4X4 5-Speed Laramie SLT LB QC Black DD TTPM, DD Stage-1's, AFE, Bully Dog 4" pipe, JAKE Brake, Geno's Banjo's, 3 Autometer's on the A-Pillar, 2nd(and last) lift pump, Silencer ring gone, Redline Oil throughout. caTCHER ECM(as soon as it gets here) 6-speed soon!!!

 

[Beast2B]

Any members in your near proximity that can recommend a good dealer? Having a TDR friendly service manager or tech can be REAL nice, whether you've modified your truck or not. Check out the other clutch thread titled 38600 miles, has a picture of another 2002 flywheel with low miles and some flywheel issues!

 

[Gregg Mig]

I hate DC they just don't want to help anyone,they are a sleazy organization,,

 

[Beast2B]

Any of the member DC techs watching this post? I'll ask my friend if there are any magic words that can be used to isolate it to a problem they are aware of. Seems like sometimes it is a matter of how you describe the problem, key words you use. Like stumble instead of stutter, or vibrates instead of rattle...

 

[johncameron]

If DC won't help you, you'd might as well put something stronger in while you've got it apart. South Bend Clutch!!!!!