after 108,000 miles, the torque convertor went on my D and decided to take the tranny with it. Started getting some hesitation between 1st and 2nd this spring. Maybe I could have saved the tranny if I ran it right down to the Stealer, but ignored it hoping it was something simple. replaced some things and it didn't get much worse so I continued towing my 6,000 lb camper around all summer. Bad choice and now my D is in for open heart surgery.
After weighing my options, I decided to go to a local shop. Martin Saine was my first choice, but the shipping would have been a killer along with the install. Heavy D gave me a good price for his extra one, but no warantee and a $600 bill to install it, the choice was made for me. $2400 to remove, rebuild and replace locally. The place was recommended to me by 4 different people with rave reviews. After talking with them, I went for it.
I'll be getting a heavy duty Torque convertor for towing. They ream the valve bore and sleeve it to remove the wear on the shifting valve. They had a Ram in there that plows and tows and he's getting the same build. The guy that owns the place knows his stuff and I'm sure my D will be up and running better than new in no time. It's supposed to be done next week. I didn't have an appointment when I dropped it off and it's an extra vehicle for me so I'm not in a major hurry. (that and the $2400 bill waiting at the end)
Say a prayer for my D to have a speedy recovery.
After weighing my options, I decided to go to a local shop. Martin Saine was my first choice, but the shipping would have been a killer along with the install. Heavy D gave me a good price for his extra one, but no warantee and a $600 bill to install it, the choice was made for me. $2400 to remove, rebuild and replace locally. The place was recommended to me by 4 different people with rave reviews. After talking with them, I went for it.
I'll be getting a heavy duty Torque convertor for towing. They ream the valve bore and sleeve it to remove the wear on the shifting valve. They had a Ram in there that plows and tows and he's getting the same build. The guy that owns the place knows his stuff and I'm sure my D will be up and running better than new in no time. It's supposed to be done next week. I didn't have an appointment when I dropped it off and it's an extra vehicle for me so I'm not in a major hurry. (that and the $2400 bill waiting at the end)
Say a prayer for my D to have a speedy recovery.
