"04 Cummins ( HO) bucks & hops

From : gene

Q: had a question - on a 93 dakota if my trans shop is telling me that all the fluid leaked out of the back of the transfer case and you need a full transfer case rebuild wouldnt that mean that the fluid also leaked out of the main trans unit i had a knocking sound which i had my trans shop check out because i had it rebuilt back in april. not sure if it was from the trans but it was only when moving and i thought it was coming from the passenger side of the car around the trans area. shop had switched owners since i had the work done and they stumbled upon an issue i knew existed with my 4wd selection within the transfer case but after taking my transfer case out they started into describing me needing a $1350 full transfer case rebuild done lifetime guarantee etc. etc... whats odd is the transfer case is on the drivers side of the car not passenger side...so im not sure if theyre just picking some random issue to hit me up for some $$ or if they are trying to cover the fact that they need to open up the whole trans and possibly replace a few parts if the full unit indeed went dry...just for it to last long enough to keep me happy. not quite sure what to do. have a good used unit i can buy and have put in for $550 total. or i can leave and pay them $250 for pulling and checking out the transfer case. of course i can also give them $1350 to rebuild it all. not quite sure what chance to take. any trans gurus have any thoughts on this .

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From : steve lusardi

rolling into it ...its a 6 sp. .

From : gene

pete if its a reputable shop it should not make them mad if you get a second opinion. if it does then find another shop anyway . . its your right to not be ripped off. budd yeah im used to doing most work myself so its kind of tough getting a trust level when you drop your car off its immobile and yourre sort of stuck there trying to figure out if youre going to have it towed around or not or piss off the shop by second guessing them. also the $400-$650 estimate zips up to a $1350 quote after they pull it and then when i hesitate they tell me $900 for a used one or perhaps they can do it for $700 then a couple days later they suggest a shop that has a cheap transfer case and say they can to do it for $550.. sort of odd to me.. your transfer case and transmission each have their own supply of lubricant. while they are connected mechanically their lube supplies are indeed separate. it sounds as if you dont trust the shop that is working on your vehicle. for your piece of mind it may pay you to get a second opinion from a shop you trust. chryco service manager member sae had a question - on a 93 dakota if my trans shop is telling me that all the fluid leaked out of the back of the transfer case and you need a full transfer case rebuild wouldnt that mean that the fluid also leaked out of the main trans unit i had a knocking sound which i had my trans shop check out because i had it rebuilt back in april. not sure if it was from the trans but it was only when moving and i thought it was coming from the passenger side of the car around the trans area. shop had switched owners since i had the work done and they stumbled upon an issue i knew existed with my 4wd selection within the transfer case but after taking my transfer case out they started into describing me needing a $1350 full transfer case rebuild done lifetime guarantee etc. etc... whats odd is the transfer case is on the drivers side of the car not passenger side...so im not sure if theyre just picking some random issue to hit me up for some $$ or if they are trying to cover the fact that they need to open up the whole trans and possibly replace a few parts if the full unit indeed went dry...just for it to last long enough to keep me happy. not quite sure what to do. have a good used unit i can buy and have put in for $550 total. or i can leave and pay them $250 for pulling and checking out the transfer case. of course i can also give them $1350 to rebuild it all. not quite sure what chance to take. any trans gurus have any thoughts on this .