Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) Bummer Broke my transmission

[rosebunch]

Headed out for a fun weekend of camping on Wednesday at Little Boulder Creek in Idaho. Was headed down the road when speed limit changed to lower speed. Kicked it out of cruise, then when slowed started to press on throttle peddle all ready on the floor. Hit cruise again back up to speed. Tapped brake to take out of cruise again and thought I would repeat this to nurse along until I could find a place to stop. Put back in cruis #@$%! engine accelerated truck did not :{.



$600 tow later, lots of friends to the rescue, transmission shop. . Broken Billet shaft between Torque converter and trans mission. More metal in pan than needed.



Estimate $4,500 to be back on road. :--)



Life sometimes sucks

 

[Missouri Mule]

You broke:{ a DTT trans going to a camping ground that has to be a record!

 

[rosebunch]

Sure surprised me! Never thought I would have to worry about a transmission again. I drive very conservatively and never hot rod the truck. Do pull 32. 5' 5th wheel. I only had about 60K on transmission when it went.

 

[Missouri Mule]

Doesn't DTT warranty their trans for 100,000 miles?

 

[rosebunch]

When I purchased mine, 2003, the warranty was 24 months unlimited miles. So, I am SOL so to speak.

 

[WilsonF]

Well if DTT doesn't take care you you, when I need a transmission that will be one place I wont look.



Floyd

 

[Missouri Mule]

Actually DTT has a pretty good rep this is the first thread I've seen where a DTT failed.

 

[KYOUNG]

I have a DTT transmission with billet input, hope it doesnt do that!!!

 

[budnate]

have you called DTT yet? I would think they would R&R it free or cheap, like parts only??

 

[rosebunch]

Yes, I have talked with them several times. I have no animosity toward DTT. The transmission is out of warranty. I knew up front that it had a 24 month unlimited mileage warranty. Good advise was offered but no parts help was offered. :-{}



Bob

 

[budnate]

dunno that rubs me Bob , a guy steps up and spends large dollars on a supposed quality trans so you dont have to do it again and they blow you off?, might as well have done the $1600 local guy rebuild.



I would overnight that billit part with some dog crap on it to the owner and make him sighn for the package if it was my trans.



peace, B.

 

[Extreme1]

Ouch, too much coffee budnate? I'd probably be a little miffed too but it is out of warrantee. Mine died on a dyno run but it was under warrantee.



I'd be interested in seeing the broken shaft. Can you post some clear shots of the shaft, especially the break, when you get it out?

 

[budnate]

not at all, clutches fail, tourqe converters fail thats life, a billit input shaft should not break, It should have a lifetime warranty no matter who owns it,



, take care of a guy... have a customer for life, blow him off over a few dollars bad press goes on for life. at the very least they should have sent him a new shaft and a sorry about your trans failing.



Peace,B.

 

[rosebunch]

Here is a Pic of shaft

https://www.turbodieselregister.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=73044&stc=1&d=1246645994



Hope this works. Never tried to upload to this site before.

As you can see it looks like it suffered metal fatigue. Think it should have lasted longer knowing my driving habits.



Bob:{

 

[DRAG DIESEL]

That shaft looks stock.

 

[rosebunch]

All I know is that I paid an extra $500 for this upgraded shaft in 2003.