sloppy tranny,, lots of slack - Dodge Diesel

mike_ward · 08-07-2007, 11:19 AM

I have a 96 3500 5 speed, It has 220K miles, I just bought it and didnt nitice this, when im in 5th gear its a little noisey compated to the other gears. also when your driving in 5th you let of the gas it gos thump, and get back on the gas tump again, i beleve theres a lot of play in the tranny,
Is it time for a rebulid or what??

redruM Hauler · 08-07-2007, 03:25 PM

sounds like a loose nut.... check this out

http://www.dieseltruckresource.com/d...v4500+nut+weld

mike_ward · 08-07-2007, 05:33 PM

Do you thank so?? will that make it has all that shaft play??
fifth gear has some noise to it also. Mostly mesh noise, Non of the other gears have any noise,

The tranny has so much slop"" When i go to shift i push in the clutch and you can fell/ hear it thump. weird, any help is very very much app>

mike_ward · 08-07-2007, 06:35 PM

Here's a update, most of the play is coming from the rear end. The other 1/4 of the issue is the tranny, It moves about 3/8 to 1/2 inch ( tranny )
the rear ins is major! 2" probably

08-07-2007, 03:25 PM	#2
redruM Hauler Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Dallas, Tx Posts: 287 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	sounds like a loose nut.... check this out http://www.dieseltruckresource.com/d...v4500+nut+weld __________________ 2007.5, QC, 3500, 6.7, 2wd, G56, 19.5 Ricksons, 225/70/19.5s, SDD3250, No EGR, No DPF, Smarty JR-ME (100hp, tq 4, tm 2) 1998 Jeep custom built everything sittin on 44" swampers and 1 ton ford axles (redruM)

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08-07-2007, 05:33 PM	#3
mike_ward Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bloomington, Indiana Posts: 138 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Do you thank so?? will that make it has all that shaft play?? fifth gear has some noise to it also. Mostly mesh noise, Non of the other gears have any noise, The tranny has so much slop"" When i go to shift i push in the clutch and you can fell/ hear it thump. weird, any help is very very much app>

08-07-2007, 06:35 PM	#4
mike_ward Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bloomington, Indiana Posts: 138 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Here's a update, most of the play is coming from the rear end. The other 1/4 of the issue is the tranny, It moves about 3/8 to 1/2 inch ( tranny ) the rear ins is major! 2" probably