Transmission***UPDATE
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From: Sycamore, Illinois (displaced to Arkansas)
RE: Transmission
ORIGINAL: XXL 1500
in my garage at home (ON THE FLOOR) - i can have trans out in less than 3 hours.. with 0 power tools...
it takes 3 hours for a diesel 47RH 4x4...
in my garage at home (ON THE FLOOR) - i can have trans out in less than 3 hours.. with 0 power tools...
it takes 3 hours for a diesel 47RH 4x4...
. I just finished my 9th day working on my transmission change. Everyday brings about another unique problem. Luckily, I should have everything fairly well put back together tommorow. (I said this 2 days ago [&:]) Next time around (which, there shouldn't need to be one) things should go much quicker.
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From: Sycamore, Illinois (displaced to Arkansas)
RE: Transmission
My Dakotas got the 42RE, but regardless. I don't know how much of a differance a trans change is in a Ram vs. Dakota. All I know, it is kicking my ***. Especially trying to seperate the transfer case from the transmission, that was a pain.
I seriously was thinking it would only be a 2-3 day job (of course, I'm not the fastest worker), but working on stuff that hasn't been touched in 12 years isn't always "ideal."
Than again, if I only counted the time actually working (not spend on parts runs, eating, searching for tools, or standing with my arms crossed with the "how do I work around this?" thought in my head) I probably put in 4 days.
The best part is, I'm on vacation from work. This is how I spend my vacation, working on my truck. So yes, I'm a little crazy.
I seriously was thinking it would only be a 2-3 day job (of course, I'm not the fastest worker), but working on stuff that hasn't been touched in 12 years isn't always "ideal."
Than again, if I only counted the time actually working (not spend on parts runs, eating, searching for tools, or standing with my arms crossed with the "how do I work around this?" thought in my head) I probably put in 4 days.
The best part is, I'm on vacation from work. This is how I spend my vacation, working on my truck. So yes, I'm a little crazy.
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Joined: May 2005
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From: Searsport ME now Sumter SC
RE: Transmission
I just got mine put in about 9 hours in and out those crosmembers are a pain but if you pull the mount out first and then convince it back to the pockets in the frame it does not come out too bad. By the way this Dr. Evil trans rocks it is so sweet I can not believe the difference.
BTW my favorite part of the trans change was the brilliant engineer who came up eith putting a bolt behind the oil filter good thing I needed to change my oil anyway!
BTW my favorite part of the trans change was the brilliant engineer who came up eith putting a bolt behind the oil filter good thing I needed to change my oil anyway!
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From: Sycamore, Illinois (displaced to Arkansas)
RE: Transmission
ORIGINAL: securtis12
I just got mine put in about 9 hours in and out those crosmembers are a pain but if you pull the mount out first and then convince it back to the pockets in the frame it does not come out too bad. By the way this Dr. Evil trans rocks it is so sweet I can not believe the difference.
BTW my favorite part of the trans change was the brilliant engineer who came up eith putting a bolt behind the oil filter good thing I needed to change my oil anyway!
I just got mine put in about 9 hours in and out those crosmembers are a pain but if you pull the mount out first and then convince it back to the pockets in the frame it does not come out too bad. By the way this Dr. Evil trans rocks it is so sweet I can not believe the difference.
BTW my favorite part of the trans change was the brilliant engineer who came up eith putting a bolt behind the oil filter good thing I needed to change my oil anyway!
And true about that bolt by the oil filter. Unfortunatly, I installed an oil filter bypass, so I had to disconnect lines instead of just spinning off a filter. Getting that torque converter dust shield off with the trans still semi-in-place didn't work either. I had to cut the new one in half to install it.
RE: Transmission
Joe.
I know we had a little tiff a while back, but really you remind me of my neighbor Jesse. He is the same way, nice truck, everyones go to guy with sound and appearnce mods. Yet he won't even change his own oil. He thinks he can't do it so he dosen't try. I think mechanic's as with almost all skilled jobs, are learners more than do'ers. You have to be willing to learn as you go. No one can just "do it". I had issues with my starter bolt and my crankshaft bolt, other than that all the work I did was "simple". Like you I had my truck up for nearly a month.
It started with a blown water pump, then Silver's (Reid) thread on the kegger made me want to look into the plenum. My plenum was bad so I pulled the intake. It isn't hard you just have to keep everything organized.
I like to keep a box of zip-lock bags with me and use a new bag with every new set of bolts.
Mainly when you come across a snag, post on here. EVERY QUESTION I HAVE HAD HAS BEEN ANSWERED HERE.
I would have been stuck if I did not have this site or the "merry christmas" thread.
I can't see paying $600 to get the intake gasket done. I also can't see doing it in a day.
You WILL come across other problems, bad sensors, needed parts whatever. I say spend a weekend doing it. You almost don't even need a big craftsman set just a 10mm-18mm set. Most of the bolts are either 12 or 14, I think.
It wasn't hard. You will gain more respect for your truck, you will learn a new skill, you will be better at diagnosing problems, you will save tons of money. Just take your time, don't rush it. The intake would be easy for a beginer and I now look skeptically at the poster who paid $660, yet gives mechanic advice:shrugs:
I also changed every engine gasket and inspected my heads. I did it when I had time and maybe total I spent 25 hrs but that was over three weeks.
Also sorry to hear about your tranny, that is the last fronteir for me; the only thing i DON'T TOUCH.
I know we had a little tiff a while back, but really you remind me of my neighbor Jesse. He is the same way, nice truck, everyones go to guy with sound and appearnce mods. Yet he won't even change his own oil. He thinks he can't do it so he dosen't try. I think mechanic's as with almost all skilled jobs, are learners more than do'ers. You have to be willing to learn as you go. No one can just "do it". I had issues with my starter bolt and my crankshaft bolt, other than that all the work I did was "simple". Like you I had my truck up for nearly a month.
It started with a blown water pump, then Silver's (Reid) thread on the kegger made me want to look into the plenum. My plenum was bad so I pulled the intake. It isn't hard you just have to keep everything organized.
I like to keep a box of zip-lock bags with me and use a new bag with every new set of bolts.
Mainly when you come across a snag, post on here. EVERY QUESTION I HAVE HAD HAS BEEN ANSWERED HERE.
I would have been stuck if I did not have this site or the "merry christmas" thread.
I can't see paying $600 to get the intake gasket done. I also can't see doing it in a day.
You WILL come across other problems, bad sensors, needed parts whatever. I say spend a weekend doing it. You almost don't even need a big craftsman set just a 10mm-18mm set. Most of the bolts are either 12 or 14, I think.
It wasn't hard. You will gain more respect for your truck, you will learn a new skill, you will be better at diagnosing problems, you will save tons of money. Just take your time, don't rush it. The intake would be easy for a beginer and I now look skeptically at the poster who paid $660, yet gives mechanic advice:shrugs:
I also changed every engine gasket and inspected my heads. I did it when I had time and maybe total I spent 25 hrs but that was over three weeks.
Also sorry to hear about your tranny, that is the last fronteir for me; the only thing i DON'T TOUCH.
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RE: Transmission
ORIGINAL: nolazach
. The intake would be easy for a beginer and I now look skeptically at the poster who paid $660, yet gives mechanic advice:shrugs:
. The intake would be easy for a beginer and I now look skeptically at the poster who paid $660, yet gives mechanic advice:shrugs:
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RE: Transmission
ORIGINAL: nolazach
Joe.
I know we had a little tiff a while back, but really you remind me of my neighbor Jesse. He is the same way, nice truck, everyones go to guy with sound and appearnce mods. Yet he won't even change his own oil. He thinks he can't do it so he dosen't try. I think mechanic's as with almost all skilled jobs, are learners more than do'ers. You have to be willing to learn as you go. No one can just "do it". I had issues with my starter bolt and my crankshaft bolt, other than that all the work I did was "simple". Like you I had my truck up for nearly a month.
It started with a blown water pump, then Silver's (Reid) thread on the kegger made me want to look into the plenum. My plenum was bad so I pulled the intake. It isn't hard you just have to keep everything organized.
I like to keep a box of zip-lock bags with me and use a new bag with every new set of bolts.
Mainly when you come across a snag, post on here. EVERY QUESTION I HAVE HAD HAS BEEN ANSWERED HERE.
I would have been stuck if I did not have this site or the "merry christmas" thread.
I can't see paying $600 to get the intake gasket done. I also can't see doing it in a day.
You WILL come across other problems, bad sensors, needed parts whatever. I say spend a weekend doing it. You almost don't even need a big craftsman set just a 10mm-18mm set. Most of the bolts are either 12 or 14, I think.
It wasn't hard. You will gain more respect for your truck, you will learn a new skill, you will be better at diagnosing problems, you will save tons of money. Just take your time, don't rush it. The intake would be easy for a beginer and I now look skeptically at the poster who paid $660, yet gives mechanic advice:shrugs:
I also changed every engine gasket and inspected my heads. I did it when I had time and maybe total I spent 25 hrs but that was over three weeks.
Also sorry to hear about your tranny, that is the last fronteir for me; the only thing i DON'T TOUCH.
Joe.
I know we had a little tiff a while back, but really you remind me of my neighbor Jesse. He is the same way, nice truck, everyones go to guy with sound and appearnce mods. Yet he won't even change his own oil. He thinks he can't do it so he dosen't try. I think mechanic's as with almost all skilled jobs, are learners more than do'ers. You have to be willing to learn as you go. No one can just "do it". I had issues with my starter bolt and my crankshaft bolt, other than that all the work I did was "simple". Like you I had my truck up for nearly a month.
It started with a blown water pump, then Silver's (Reid) thread on the kegger made me want to look into the plenum. My plenum was bad so I pulled the intake. It isn't hard you just have to keep everything organized.
I like to keep a box of zip-lock bags with me and use a new bag with every new set of bolts.
Mainly when you come across a snag, post on here. EVERY QUESTION I HAVE HAD HAS BEEN ANSWERED HERE.
I would have been stuck if I did not have this site or the "merry christmas" thread.
I can't see paying $600 to get the intake gasket done. I also can't see doing it in a day.
You WILL come across other problems, bad sensors, needed parts whatever. I say spend a weekend doing it. You almost don't even need a big craftsman set just a 10mm-18mm set. Most of the bolts are either 12 or 14, I think.
It wasn't hard. You will gain more respect for your truck, you will learn a new skill, you will be better at diagnosing problems, you will save tons of money. Just take your time, don't rush it. The intake would be easy for a beginer and I now look skeptically at the poster who paid $660, yet gives mechanic advice:shrugs:
I also changed every engine gasket and inspected my heads. I did it when I had time and maybe total I spent 25 hrs but that was over three weeks.
Also sorry to hear about your tranny, that is the last fronteir for me; the only thing i DON'T TOUCH.
Now the wait continues for my truck. I have a feeling they had to open that transmission back up and fix something. It's been 3 days and no phone call. I'm actually glad, because I know they are at least doing something about it instead of blaming it on my engine.
