Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) Sun Coast Tripple Disc failure?

[Holysmokes]

Im wondering... anyone ever have their Suncoast Tripple Disc TQ go out? What are some signs and symptoms?

 

[Holysmokes]

Well, thank God! Looks like Im the only one. I will go ahead and try another one then.

 

[JoshPeters]

When mine failed it would slip like a stocker. When it totally let go it puked clutch material into the the rest of the transmission.



Josh

 

[TRAMPLINEMAN]

Three of mine did the same as Josh's.

 

[Diesel Nut]

I have been very rough with mine at 600hp including sledpulling and it has performed flawlessly for about 5k miles. (8200 total on the truck).

 

[Holysmokes]

Thanks guys for the replys. Was there any severe damage to the rest of the transmission when material got through? Whats the warranty on these things? Mine is less than a year old. As you can tell, Im not hooking to sleds or anything as Im only in the 400 HP range. I simpaly got off the interstate, and had no gears. When it cooled off it would move but shudder and buck. Looked under saw smoke comming from TQ area.

 

[JoshPeters]

When my converter went it took the transmission with it. Granted it was pretty gradual. When I bought my converter and valve body (trans had 10,000 miles on it) the "warranty" was 3 years unlimited milage, unlimited HP. Last I checked their web page, they didn't have any sort of written warranty.



When I started having issues with mine, I called and Joe (the only tech support person) had me jump through a TON of hoops, and the transmission passed every time, but the converter would still slip. His only response was "Send it to us and we will rebuild it. " He was totally convinced that there was an inturnal issue with the transmission, even though it would pass EVERY test he threw at it.



When it finally went I was ready to spend my money with them, even though I was frustrated. I called and called. No return call. They kept sending me to his voicemail, even though he was on vacation! At the time the truck was my daily driver and I had to have it NOW! So I turned to Goerends, closer to me, and he stands behind his warranty.



If you want more details on my issues with Suncoast PM me, and I'll tell ya. I try not to publicly bash companies. There are many people out there that are happy with their product.



Josh