i am on my second trans. around 70k on each before they went. is this typical for a 2001 dodge with a 318. i was wondering if i could put a deisel trans. or is there is a after market trans that i could put in the truck maybe a ford e4od.

 

Have a good, trusted shop re-build it and maintain it.

 

my next one is this when mine craps out
http://www.dreviltransmissions.com/46RE.htm

 

who rebuilt them for you? how much did you pay to have it done? How rough are you on your tranny?

 

look later in this area for a post i did on commone dodge problems some links in their point to some of the problems and a link to aps precision who makes upgraded parts and all sorts of kits for the dodge trans and even custom build you one their most expensive is around 3500 with new torque converter...

 

i went to advance auto zone and got a reman trans

 

Thats your problem, right there!
A good transmission that was re-built right and is maintianed should last 150,000, easy (unless you use an Harbor Freight torque wrench to adjust your bands! ).

 

...Don't get me started on harbor freight!!! Purpl is right.

 

Welcome to DF...and sadly, you got screwed. I'm sure advance will stand by thier warranty and if you had the tranny installed by a profesional mechanic "might" reimburse some of the labor.
However, you may want to consider getting your work done at local shop (NOT AAMCO!) where thier reputation is on what they build.
Also many rebuilts fail quickly because the check valve or factory coolers plug easily, usually with debris from the first tranny. Many installers miss that.
My original tranny (with mods) went 115 K before I destroyed it. My fault.
I expect the rebuilt to last as long.

 

my rebuilder flushed all the lines including the tranny cooler... i may add another tranny cooler though as a precaution...