im still new to the diesel world. I own a 01, auto an lately is being to slip alittle bit into 2nd. I let off an it grabs an it fine, now ive had some people tell me there are bands to adjust ive had others say there not.. so im lost. lol.. do you think my trans needs a rebuild or just some adjusting?.

 

Start with a band adjustment, you have 2 bands, a front and rear.

I would get the procedures form a factory service manual, as the specifics can vary slightly from year to year.

 

How many miles are on it? Mine was fried at 170K.

 

I talked with a mechanic and I guess there no adjusting for the 2nd gear. its just 1st and reverse. so I guess its time for new trans.. mine has like 180k. im not sure if its original or not. I think im the 3rd owner so.


Any one have advice for a new trans? I do towing a lot. but not looking at 500hp. all I have is a tuner an intake. but someday probably will do a little upgrading, but not looking to drag race it

 

Wanting is one thing, being able to pay for it is another. The billet stuff is expensive and adds up fast. Your going to have to decide where to draw the line. If you leave out the billet shafts and go top quality on most everything else you'll do good. Mine was $3400 including R&R.

 

Well sorry to rain on your "mechanic's" parade.

The front band is applied in 2nd gear, and can be adjusted without removing the oil pan.
The adjuster is a little bit above the place where the shifter goes into the transmission.

Clean threads on adjuster, oil lightly, tighten adjuster to 72 inchpounds and back off the adjuster 1 7/8 turns.
Tighten locknut to 30 foot pounds.

HTH

AlpineRAM

 

x2.

 

ok thanks for the reply about the bands, Monday finally going to be nice so im going to change my fluid and adjust the bands and see how I make out.