killer dowel pin

From : justinw

Q: is there a dodge or cummins bulletin for the killer dowel pin i called the dealer to set up an appointment to do the mod on an old 12-valve but they said they didnt know anything about it..... it would seem that dc is a extension of the white house. they lie constantly. roy .

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From : roy

is there a dodge or cummins bulletin for the killer dowel pin i called the dealer to set up an appointment to do the mod on an old 12-valve but they said they didnt know anything about it..... there is an alternative to removing the front cover to prevent the pin from falling out. http//dodgeram.org/tech/dsl/dowelpin/bolt.htm .

From : john kunkel

would these frequent short trips have a deleterious effect on my transmission they should have little effect on the transmission. one more question what cost range would rebuilding the transmission fall into depending on a number of variables $700-2000 but thats a guess based on local to me costs. -- max join www.devilbrad.com and find out what free exchange of info is all about. there are four boxes to be used in defense of liberty soap ballot jury and ammo. please use in that order. -ed howdershelt author on tue 17 oct 2006 114801 -0700 john kunkel nobody@nowhere.net wrote thanks to both of you for your advice. my initial thought is to take it to a garage for transmission service where they clean the filter adjust the bands and replace the fluid. this would be a fairly inexpensive item of around 40-50$. if that did not help or only helped a little then i would take it to the local transmission shop. i do have another question most of my driving is short trips of a few miles or less on surface streets at 30 mph or less. maybe 5% of my driving is on the highway. would these frequent short trips have a deleterious effect on my transmission one more question what cost range would rebuilding the transmission fall into best regards bed but in this case reverse was not slipping thus indicating that the 2-3 shift problem was either delayed band release or rear clutch slipping. if the rear clutch was slipping it would become apparent as road speed increased but the op only mentioned slippage at the shift not after the shift was completed. it could be both but it wont be the front clutch because its doing fine in the reverse range. you chose to ignore my observation that greatly increased line pressure in reverse could explain why the clutch would slip at engagement with 60 psi in a forward mode and engage firmly at a line pressure of 200 psi plus in reverse. also load and road speed in reverse is generally much lower than in the forward gears. it could be a clogged filter but.... in a 3spd at if the filter is clogged something had to clog it.... like clutch facing material. never said otherwise. the clogged filter would limit volume and pressure thus ill stand by my long distance diagnosis until further facts about the trans in question come in. perhaps instead of attacking me you should attempt to help someone. attacking you disagreement is an attack im merely offering alternatives to your diagnosis; when i attack you youll know it. im surprised you havent interjected your reset theory wherein the trans drops out of gear during upshifts. it would fit this situation perfectly. since the op notes that its starting to slip on the 1-2 shift as well i meant to say rear clutch pack. the front clutch pack would have nothing to do with the 1-2 shift slipping. did it occur to you that there could be multiple problems a loose front band in conjunction with a faulty front clutch would explain the symptoms as would a clogged filter. a slipping rear clutch would affect 1st gear also. further if the front pack were slipping hed have said something about reverse slipping not clunking. a front clutch that slips at normal forward line pressure will often engage in reverse because the line pressure increases by a factor of three or more in reverse. of course you already knew that this could also explain the clunk a leaking clutch would tend to apply suddenly rather than smoothly. i would recommend the op remove the pan check the filter and adjust both bands. try adjusting the front band. if that doesnt do it and im guessing it wont your rear clutch pack is worn. . of course you meant to say front clutch pack. ive been having some issues with the automatic transmission on my 96 dodge van recently. it has a v8 motor with a 3 speed automatic transmission and ac. the transmission seems to slip when going into the top gear the slip seems to start around 28-30 mph and it doesnt fully engage until around 38-40 mph lifting my foot from the gas seems to help the shift. it has also started to slip a little when going from 1st to second gear and will occasionally clunk into reverse when i shift. ive checked the tranny fluid and it seems to be at or near the correct level. can anyone suggest what the problem might be best regards. bed .

From : tom lawrence

i am thinking it is the heater core as i do get steam on the inside windows. i looked at the placement of the heater core and it looks like a pain to do myself or is it easier than it looks mrblues its a major job requires removal of the dash. i have a 96 ram 1500 with ac and have little or no heat. i replaced the thermostat and flushed the system and get very little if any heat. odd thing is when i turn the defrost on it will blow cold air. any ideas as to what the problem or problems could be with the engine well warmed up grasp both heater hoses and feel if they are both hot; if theyre not water isnt circulating through the heater core. if the hoses are both hot the blend door in the heater box is probably not working correctly; check the cable adjustment. in the absence of heat its normal for the defrost to blow cold air since the a/c compressor is energized in the defrost mode. .