Auto transmission #2 on it's way out

[Adam]

Hey all, just wanted to say I've been with y'all for over a year now, and never had the need to post myself, as I was always able to get the info from the forums--thanks.

Now for my problem. Truck's a 99 SWB QC 4x4 Auto and it's on the second transmission. At mile 22,508 Gene's Chrysler, (Fairbanks, AK) replaced everything except the transmission housing. I went for a vacation to the sandbox at Uncle Sam's expense, and came home a few months ago. Now the truck has 27,000 and change, (mostly my wife while I was gone) and the transmission is doing the same thing again. At moderate throttle it runs up to 2500rpm before it shifts from 2nd to 3rd, and does the same thing from 3rd to 4th. When the TC locks-up, the engine seems to bog out, a feeling I never had on the first transmission. I've heard of dealers de-tuning engines, but I can't find a TSB or ECM change placard in the engine bay saying it was done. The truck is due for repair at the end of this month, but I'm already wondering what I can do when this transmission goes away like the other two. I've mentioned my 'free' truck to the service staff, and only one person laughed and asked what color I wanted when the next transmission failed. What measures do I have to take when this transmission fails to make them give me another vehicle? Thoughts anybody? Also, if anyone else has work done at Gene's in Fairbanks, give me your thoughts please. Thanks...

 

[Devildog]

You may want to give Bill K a call or visit his web sight http://www.dieseltrans.com or maybe ATS?

 

[Rd.Runnr]

Call Bill!!

 

[Bill_L]

Adam,



You would need to read up on the Lemon Laws in your state. You may want to try this link here and see if you have a case or not.



http://autopedia.com/html/LemonLaw/AK_lemonlaw.html



Almost every state requires 3 failed attempts at repair.

If you do not want them to buy back your truck I would tell them to pay to have the transmission done at a shop of your choice and get an aftermarket trans from Bill K. or one of the other places out there.



Bill

 

[Cummins Corvette]

I have the DTT trans and will be swapping it out for an ATS trans soon. Although it has been getting better, the transmission wars on this site have been gruesome. I believe (and this is just my opinion) that ATS has a better setup than DTT. Give them both a call and decide for YOURSELF though. DTT's site is www.dieseltrans.com and ATS's site is www.atsdieselperformance.com.

 

[JR2]

Adam - Hello from Anchorage. I had my transmission work done here in Anch. by Transmission World (behind dodge garage) and it has worked well. I know that does not help you much in Fbnks but I thought I would let you know. If you need tech advice on what is wrong with your transmission I know of no one better than Bill K. at DTT. If you can tell him what is happening he can tell you what is wrong.

 

[Chipstien]

Call Bill K. and explain the symptoms. It might be something that is simple to fix. As for the loss of power in OD..... there is a TSB for this but it is supposed to correct it... . not cause it. Oo.