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03-16-2009, 10:33 AM
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I had a 2000 chevy truck. I put 165,000 miles on it and the transmission went out!!! I know what your thinking.... How could this happen Rod? The truck was barely broke in at 165,000!!! I thought the same thing but it happened!!! So I wound up buying a used 2005 chevy to get me around while I fix and sell the old one... Anyway, here's a pic of the new ride:
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165k and your saying its just getting broken in? Sorry man but that gasser is definately at 3/4 of its life. I think the tranny made a good run. The only thing just getting broken in at that many miles is a Cummins and unfortunately thats sitting in a Dodge thats probably falling apart all around it.
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I have no idea what tranny is in the old one. I havn't touched it yet....I had to solve my transportation problem first.... now that that is done.... I think I'll just pay someone to fix the old one.....lol
DDcavi, I was just messing around about the miles. I do know people who put way more than that on one but with most 4x4s thats not a bad run...
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DDcavi, I was just messing around about the miles. I do know people who put way more than that on one but with most 4x4s thats not a bad run...
Good lookin trucks fella's
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165k and your saying its just getting broken in? Sorry man but that gasser is definately at 3/4 of its life. I think the tranny made a good run. The only thing just getting broken in at that many miles is a Cummins and unfortunately thats sitting in a Dodge thats probably falling apart all around it.
Transmissions are always the weekspots from what I read, with the exception of the duramax/allison combo.
I can tell you this, it took me forever to find my F350 because there weren't many white 7.3PSD duallys with full lariat, 4WD, Full 4-door, AND 6-SPEED manual - but I had to have that manual because everyone will tell you that half the problem with the LD diesels are transmission related.
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03-17-2009, 09:41 AM
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I would say all of the 3 light duty diesels are just getting broken in at 165 (Cummins, PowerStroke, Duramax).
Transmissions are always the weekspots from what I read, with the exception of the duramax/allison combo.
I can tell you this, it took me forever to find my F350 because there weren't many white 7.3PSD duallys with full lariat, 4WD, Full 4-door, AND 6-SPEED manual - but I had to have that manual because everyone will tell you that half the problem with the LD diesels are transmission related.
Transmissions are always the weekspots from what I read, with the exception of the duramax/allison combo.
I can tell you this, it took me forever to find my F350 because there weren't many white 7.3PSD duallys with full lariat, 4WD, Full 4-door, AND 6-SPEED manual - but I had to have that manual because everyone will tell you that half the problem with the LD diesels are transmission related.
The DMAX and Alison are a great couple but just like any other tranny when you add ANY significant power to it, the days are numbered. Im a full blown GM guy but if my pockets didnt have a bottom, Id put a Cummins into either a 2500HD or an 08 Super Duty.
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Will admit that I like the new dodge dually's a LOT, and would have bought one if I had the cash, but I went for the tried and true 7.3 with no regrets.
