Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) transmission need rebuilt? or rip off?

[pdxkevinc]

I've got a 98. 5 quad 4x4, 24V manual with 81,000 miles.



I've already gotten hit with the 5th gear fiasco (at 60,ooo) and oh, yeah, LP and the VP44 replaced at 75,000 but that's a different really sad story.



I was towing my 5th wheel (10Klb) when I started getting a crunching/grind into 4th. All other gears just fine.



The dealer tells me today that I need a complete rebuild for $4,500. 00 I didn't bother asking why... I figured he's tell me that since I'm so used to taking it up the tail that I'd just bend over.



So, what the heck could have possibly gone wrong that would make a 4th gear problem require a complete rebuild when all the other gears "feel" just fine.



Is this just another case of a Dodge dealer trying to make up for their lackluster new vehicle sales by raping their customer base?



Hmmm... sure miss my 95 12V 4x4 ... never had a damn bit of trouble with it... .

 

[klaybus]

Wow! $4500 for a 5 speed installed? I think I would convert to a DTT Auto Trans & pocket $500 & know you have the best auto trans for our diesel.

Seems like the 5 speed could be replaced for less money than $4500.....



Good Luck! Sorry for your troubles.

Clay

 

[Greg Boardman-RIP]

Originally posted by pdxkevinc

I was towing my 5th wheel (10Klb) when I started getting a crunching/grind into 4th. All other gears just fine.

My 2003 4X4 Dually had the fourth gear syncro go out at 20,000 miles. Dealer replaced it under warranty. Not a complete rebuild.



My guess would be to call Bluementhal and see how much it would be for a new transmission. I would guess you could get a new transmission and SBC too. For alot less.....

 

[Rob Thomas]

Check here, http://www.standardtransmission.com/ should be around $1200-1500 including a fully splined mainshaft, new 5th gear and nut, so no 5th grear nut loss worries.





EDIT, just found it, it's $1250/core, click the "hot" tab on the left.



Rob