I was 18 when I bought the truck, and it was my first truck, unfortunately I jumped on it the second I saw it, happen to be the last dealership I went to, too. Little over a year down the road I regret buying it, now im just trying to fix it up and keep it in good shape to sell it. I planned on off roading it a lot, but when I bought it I didnt know **** about vehicals, I could barely change my own oil, but now after working on my truck, working in a few shops and really educating myself x10 more then I knew then I do realize 3.55 is HORRIBLE on 37's, so I dont off road it and go real easy on it in hopes it doesnt take a **** on me before selling it... I bet that dealership could see me a mile away with my wallet full.

Anyways, trying to fix these few problems so theres nothing wrong with it, then ill try to put it up for sale, or maybe go down to a smaller tire and re-gear, I dunno, but for now I wanna fix these problems.

I start screwin with it today, ill let you guys know.

 

Ran a smoke test, no vaccum leak from the looks of it, motor fan looks fine, air filter/body casing, whatever you wanna call it, is sealed tightly.

Will continue to tinker around with it today/throughout week with updates.

EDIT: Check'd all fluids, everything is fine, no discoloration or weird smell, fairly certain the trannie is good, it doesnt appear to shift oddly when driving.

If this is something expensive im prepared to pay for it, I want to make an honest sell, not bandaid something and dick someone over.

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Bah 1 more add in, but I swear to god it sounds like an exhaust leak of some sort, reason why I was so excited to see the flowmaster with a bunch of cracks in it, ez fix, grrr. I've searched all over and cant find anything though.

 

Checked: Motor Fan, AC Compressor Clutch, bolts to lower control arms. Everything looked to be in good shape.

I have it at a transmission shop right now, guy is gonna take it out for a drive and check it out, free diagnostic, so will see.

Thanks for all the help boys, i'll let you guys know what happens.

 

Looks like its the torque converter, going to call a few shops and ask how much... what is average/fair price?