Manual trans problems
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I have an 01 Ram 1500 with the NV3500 trans. Have about 107,000 miles on the truck.
I am having various problems with my transmission and am trying to pinpoint what the problem is before I take it to a shop.
Problems:
-When I shift into 1st, it will almost always bang into gear.
-I get grinding and grabbing when I shift from 1-2 and 2-3, and an even worse bang/grind if I try shifting while turning (shifting from 1-2 while hanging a left turn from a stop sign, etc).
-There is some difficulty moving from one gear to another, with the worst being when shifting from 2nd-3rd.
I have heard it could be everything from a slave cylinder, to the clutch, to the synchro, and I need some help diagnosing what it could be. I guess more so, how much I am going to have to spend on repairs....
I am having various problems with my transmission and am trying to pinpoint what the problem is before I take it to a shop.
Problems:
-When I shift into 1st, it will almost always bang into gear.
-I get grinding and grabbing when I shift from 1-2 and 2-3, and an even worse bang/grind if I try shifting while turning (shifting from 1-2 while hanging a left turn from a stop sign, etc).
-There is some difficulty moving from one gear to another, with the worst being when shifting from 2nd-3rd.
I have heard it could be everything from a slave cylinder, to the clutch, to the synchro, and I need some help diagnosing what it could be. I guess more so, how much I am going to have to spend on repairs....
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Great idea for bleeding the clutch. I have it all set up, and hopefully it will help.
As for the fluid, I changed it about a month ago with Mopar fluid for the NV3500. Fortunately, there was little to no shavings on the plug magnet. I will recheck it tomorrow, and maybe even redrain and fill.
It took a little over 2 quarts until it started flowing back out. Is this enough, or should I force a little extra in?
I'm trying to think what could've caused this as the truck shifted nearly perfectly (or at least a lot smoother) until about a few months ago when I changed the fluid at the same time I did my ring and pinion.
As for the fluid, I changed it about a month ago with Mopar fluid for the NV3500. Fortunately, there was little to no shavings on the plug magnet. I will recheck it tomorrow, and maybe even redrain and fill.
It took a little over 2 quarts until it started flowing back out. Is this enough, or should I force a little extra in?
I'm trying to think what could've caused this as the truck shifted nearly perfectly (or at least a lot smoother) until about a few months ago when I changed the fluid at the same time I did my ring and pinion.
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I'm leaning towards clutch hydraulics since it seems to do it in multiple gears.
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Alright, so I let the clutch sit depressed for a good 12-14 hours, and then I took it out for a drive. It seemed a lot smoother compared to before. There was still a slight grinding type feel when shifting to 2nd, but it was better all around.
However, after driving a little while, it felt like the truck went back to how it was before. I have been noticing a trend though. The grinding and shift problems seem to occur after the clutch is repeatedly used in a short period (stop and go traffic, navigating a parking lot, etc.)
What does this point to? The slave cylinder? From what I understand, there isn't a bleed screw on these transmissions? Does the pressure plate need to be replaced?
As always, I thank everyone greatly for the help.
However, after driving a little while, it felt like the truck went back to how it was before. I have been noticing a trend though. The grinding and shift problems seem to occur after the clutch is repeatedly used in a short period (stop and go traffic, navigating a parking lot, etc.)
What does this point to? The slave cylinder? From what I understand, there isn't a bleed screw on these transmissions? Does the pressure plate need to be replaced?
As always, I thank everyone greatly for the help.
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