Wow. That IS cheap. Used to be just the sensor/solenoid were north of 100 bucks.....

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I was shocked when I saw the price! Autozone wanted a bit over $200 for the pressure sensor and solenoid and that didn't include the filter and gasket. I'm on a tight budget so was very happy to find it on Ebay at a good price.

I have been browsing these forums for quite a long time (several years) and finally decided to register today.. This is my go to place for information and how to's in regards to my truck! Best Forum out there for my truck to be honest!

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Did you notice it has a cork gasket? Cork sucks! Get the rubber gasket when you install it.

 

Watch out with those sensors. . . make sure they're either mopar or borg warner brand otherwise its very likely you'll be replacing them again soon. I buy my sensors on eBay every time and if I remember correctly they usually run right around $120-$130 for the 3 inside. As for the cork gasket. I really haven't had bad luck with them as long as you don't overtighten the bolts and tighten them in order from middle out. If you are going to do regular service the mopar reusable one is very nice to have.

 

I havent had any issues so far with the transmission again, and i did end up using the updated filter and just installed the 3rd bolt into the valve body. I had looked at my trans fluid again and noticed it was a little more then a quart low, which could be part of the reason it got hot a last time. I need to still remove the check ball, but have been fighting the damn CEL misfire i have so i can get it in to pass emissions so now the tranmission has taken second priority.

Thanks for all the responses

 

Seems like these transmissions are a weak point with the Gen II Dodge trucks. Mine was rebuilt about 100,000 miles ago (so I guess I can't complain if it is acting up again now). I am the original owner.

When it goes from first to second gear, it seems like there is a little hesitation or blip before it grabs and holds onto the second gear. RPMs may go up ever so slightly before it grabs second (haven't looked at the tach when it does its little blip thing). Once in second gear it seems to stay there just fine. The rest of the gear changes (to third and OD) are fine.

Possible causes? Band adjustment? Solenoid? Help me sound intelligent when I talk to the transmission folks.

Edit: I thought I was posting a new thread; instead this posted on a currently running thread - sorry - not trying to hijack this thread. But since it is here and I can't figure out how to delete it and start over, please feel free to respond.

 

That very well could be a simple band adjustment. And if that is all it is then i would suspect the front band because that applies during the 1-2 shift. So you can adjust that one without dropping the pan.