Just picked up 99 Ram 1500, 5.2liter. I like to rebuild older vehicles and picked this one up to help out family member. More experience on older Jags, VWs and Tacomas. First Dodge.

Trans will not shift into 3rd. Also speed sensor and rear ABS error. Had PCM checked and found damaged wiring at PCM. Fixed sensor problems.

Dropped pan on trans and cound front band anchor laying in bottom. Does anyone know if new band can be installed without dropping transmission? Some scratches on drum. Should I drop trans any way and replace this also?

After this, work on body. If it is parked in my drive, it will look good also....

Thank you for any help.

Glenn

 

rebulid the tranny!

 

I think there ARE "flex bands" that you can install with the trans in the truck, but, heaven only knows what other damage there is in there. Rebuilding wouldn't be such a bad plan in any event.... as these guys were notoriously weak even when new. A good rebuild, with a GOOD quality torque converter, and it will be one less thing to worry about. If money is tight, try the flex band.

 

Looks like a rebuild is certainly needed as I see so manyu other post related to trans failures. So what do I need to look for to make sure I get a "Good" quality torque converter, and about how much will this add to the price. I know that the cheapes is seldom the best, but higher price is not a good indicater either. Money is not necessarily tight, but as I have three others I am working on, I certainly want to maximize the dollars, and assure that it is sone right the first time and assure longevity as much as possible.

Thank you.

 

When u rebluid i suggest all steel because it is stronger and i love my trans and i have all steel interals and i have a stage two shift kit and a baic converter lock-up with a 1680 stall it is a pretty good tranny

 

If you read this thread, every thing required for a nice heavy duty tranny, is in it. On one of the pages, MonteC gives a run down of parts.

https://dodgeforum.com/forum/2nd-gen...info-only.html

 

Yep, on page six. I have the same list, but, I also got the part descriptions on it as well. Some of the parts are duplicate, to cover the model year changes on the trannies. If you want the one I have, just PM me your email address, and I will blast ya off a copy.

 

Post them up for an addition to the FAQ section.

 

i wld jus tighten the bands again..if problem persist..then best to rebuild..i jus rebuilt mine and i successfully hv the truck in all shifting gears.

 

There is no gap at the ends of the band after putting the anchor back in. Anyone know where I can find spec indicating how much gap there should be? Could band be worn or stretched that much?