Recent content by t_j

Replaced the transmission.

Finally got the replacement trans in Friday/Saturday, after having to loosen it all off again and install the TC properly :pp:. Now I'm just driving it around gently to build some confidence in my work, but I have noticed that the down shift from 2 to 1 is very hard. I've been reading the...

Thanks, picked up another set of extensions for the impact wrench and was able to get at them with them and a join. Trans came out clean last night, tomorrow I am going to pick up the 'new' trans that I found and install it, hopefully without breaking me or it in the process.:Stupid Me:

Anyone know what size head is on the 2 bolt on the top side of the trans? Also whats the easiest way to get them out, I'm leaning towards extra long extension on the impact wrench from behind the trans, from above seems a little tight. Thanks

Thanks to all the responses, it was indeed just a bit corroded, a couple of smacks with a mallet to the end of the pry bar and off it came. I managed to do all the prep for removing the old trans tonight, so I should just be able to pull that out tomorrow night then go pick up the new one on...

So I've been working on my transmission replacement and starting to pull the various parts required to remove the trans. And I'm currently stuck as I cant seem to get the drive shaft loose. In the service manual it indicates that on the diff end there should be bolts clamping down the diff side...

Yep but i'm gonna go check the bolt pattern to make sure.

I only have a RWD not a 4x4 so it has the 42RLE unfortunately (phone the dealership to check). It wasn't in OD when it happened but sounds similar, while on the gas it would seem as if the clutch would slip (or at least thats what the cause would be on a manual) then re-engage and at other...

03 Model year 02 manufacture.

It was a red/orange color on the dip stick, it had a flush less that 20k miles ago. To do this I just drop the pan right?

My trans bit the bullet last night, it all started with some light slipping under heavy load, then it got stuck in one gear which lasted 130 miles until I was forced to stop for gas. After the stop i couldn't get it to go back into the same gear it was cruising in and had to call for a tow...

Hoping someone could enlighten me with the method of resetting the postion of the sun roof. Currently mine does not close correctly and stops with 1.5-2" gap at the front.

Just inherited an 03 limited rwd from the mrs as she has just bought a 2012. I will mostly be using this as my tow vehicle as my DD is a 2010 Dodge Charger. I'm planning on towing a 6'x8' box motorcycle trailer (950lb empty). I'm planning on using a weight distribution hitch with sway...