01 Trans Problem
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From: Helena, MT
01 Trans Problem
Pulled the 5th wheel for 240 miles today and the truck ran great, first long trip with my dp tuner. Coming into town I slowed down to make a turn and started to accelerate and the truck didn't want to come out of 2nd gear and it had a metalic clanking. It did this two more time getting through town. When I got to the house I unhooked the trailer and drove the truck and it did it again.
Any ideas would be greatly appreciated, am I looking at a simple fix or a new trannny.
Any ideas would be greatly appreciated, am I looking at a simple fix or a new trannny.
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From: Mid Michigan
I had the same exact issue with my 01 and yes the mech diode usually is the problem. While your in there I would recommend changing the torque converter and maybe possibly doing a "tugger kit" as some call it. My trans was done for 1500.00 with all needed parts plus the converter and tugger kit. Its so smooth now I cant believe I never did it sooner for the heck of it. once done CORRECTLY you shouldnt have any more problems for years to come.
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From: Damon (South East Texas)
You'll be far enough into the trans that a full rebuild will be in order. Not just the mech diode will need replacing, but the direct drum as well to upgrade this part. The hard parts add about another couple hundred bucks to the cost of rebuilding.
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From: pismo beach
2nd gear
kiss it GOODBYE that is exactly what happen to my old man (o its just a sensor)
that peace of metal costed a extra $200. luckly for him it did not eat up anything more
that peace of metal costed a extra $200. luckly for him it did not eat up anything more
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From: BoCoMo
I had a 'late' '01 which did not have the diode style. Fried my 2nd gear and ruined everything else.
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