Think I may need a clutch??

Blokeswagen · 11-06-2009, 09:19 PM

I have an 01 H.O. with the 6spd obviously, the specs are in my sig... (pretty much stock), It has 300,000kms on it. I bought it almost 2 years ago and the trans has always been a little sticky on shifts, I have always had a standard so I'm used to shifting. Lately the trans has been getting hard to shift, grinding on the 2-3rd upshift and the 3-4 some times. I thought it was maybe the syncros on their way out, but now it's hard to get into gear even at a stand still, I am definatly pushing the pedal all the way down. You think it's the hyros are on the way out, or do I need a clutch? I was planning to grab a programmer here shortly and was going to get a clutch soon there after, might have to swtch those around maybe. Any help would be great guys. Rob

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**Valair1** · 11-06-2009, 09:31 PM

i'm leaning toward's hydro's, have you changed your trans fluid.

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Blokeswagen · 11-06-2009, 09:41 PM

Hey Dan, thanks for the reply. I havent swapped the fluid out yet. the previous owner had it changed not long before I bought it. I am due and oil change anyway, so while i'm under it would not be a big deal. Is there a good oil, synth or convetional that I should run it it to make shifts easier? Thanks again, Rob.

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2001.5 Ram, 2500 Sport, 4x4, QCSB, HO, 6-spd, Custom Paint, K&N FIPK, 4" MBRP stainless turbo back, AirDog 150, ISSPRO Pyro/Boost/FP gauges, 2" levelling kit, Ride-Rite bags, 315 BFG A/Ts on stock alum rims.

CowboyCummins01 · 11-06-2009, 10:32 PM

when the PO changed the oil, did he put the right additive back in for the synchros?

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Blokeswagen · 11-07-2009, 11:05 AM

I am not totally sure Cowboy. It was changed at the local dealer, but after hitting the "search" I see they recommend the Mopar Limited slip add. I'm not sure if the local dealer knows about that, so I'm enroute to get some Amsoil Syncromesh and a botlle of the addative, fluid change is cheaper and never hurts. Thanks for you help guys, I'll let you know how it goes. Rob

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2001.5 Ram, 2500 Sport, 4x4, QCSB, HO, 6-spd, Custom Paint, K&N FIPK, 4" MBRP stainless turbo back, AirDog 150, ISSPRO Pyro/Boost/FP gauges, 2" levelling kit, Ride-Rite bags, 315 BFG A/Ts on stock alum rims.

11-06-2009, 09:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
Blokeswagen Newbie Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Thunder Bay, On, Canada Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Blokeswagen's Truck Pics	Think I may need a clutch?? I have an 01 H.O. with the 6spd obviously, the specs are in my sig... (pretty much stock), It has 300,000kms on it. I bought it almost 2 years ago and the trans has always been a little sticky on shifts, I have always had a standard so I'm used to shifting. Lately the trans has been getting hard to shift, grinding on the 2-3rd upshift and the 3-4 some times. I thought it was maybe the syncros on their way out, but now it's hard to get into gear even at a stand still, I am definatly pushing the pedal all the way down. You think it's the hyros are on the way out, or do I need a clutch? I was planning to grab a programmer here shortly and was going to get a clutch soon there after, might have to swtch those around maybe. Any help would be great guys. Rob __________________ 2001.5 Ram, 2500 Sport, 4x4, QCSB, HO, 6-spd, Custom Paint, K&N FIPK, 4" MBRP stainless turbo back, AirDog 150, ISSPRO Pyro/Boost/FP gauges, 2" levelling kit, Ride-Rite bags, 315 BFG A/Ts on stock alum rims.

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11-06-2009, 09:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
Valair1 Valair Inc. Clutch Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mineral Wells Texas Posts: 1,630 Thanks: 9 Thanked 15 Times in 15 Posts Valair1's Truck Pics	i'm leaning toward's hydro's, have you changed your trans fluid. __________________ 97 12V SCFBDRW, 4WD, "The Farm Truck" Valair Triple Disc Clutch 66/71/14,DDP150's,FC/DV's,No Plate,AD150,Hamilton Cam,Springs,& PushTubes,Haisley Retainers,5GSK,Studded/Oringed& Ported Head,Fluid Dampner,Stg2WM,BHAF,Ladder Bars,& Few More Mod's 06 QCSB 4x4 "LoneStar Edition" Bone Stock 05 "Beetle" TDI 18/56 Turbo, Injectors and a Kerma Tune [www.valairinc.com/performance Dan Vallance

11-06-2009, 09:41 PM	#3 (permalink)
Blokeswagen Newbie Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Thunder Bay, On, Canada Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Blokeswagen's Truck Pics	Hey Dan, thanks for the reply. I havent swapped the fluid out yet. the previous owner had it changed not long before I bought it. I am due and oil change anyway, so while i'm under it would not be a big deal. Is there a good oil, synth or convetional that I should run it it to make shifts easier? Thanks again, Rob. __________________ 2001.5 Ram, 2500 Sport, 4x4, QCSB, HO, 6-spd, Custom Paint, K&N FIPK, 4" MBRP stainless turbo back, AirDog 150, ISSPRO Pyro/Boost/FP gauges, 2" levelling kit, Ride-Rite bags, 315 BFG A/Ts on stock alum rims.

11-06-2009, 10:32 PM	#4 (permalink)
CowboyCummins01 Diesel Freak Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Laramie, Wy Posts: 687 Thanks: 12 Thanked 12 Times in 12 Posts CowboyCummins01's Truck Pics	when the PO changed the oil, did he put the right additive back in for the synchros? __________________ 2001 Ram 2500HO, NV5600, Just an ol ranch truck,362rwhp,811ft/lbs 10/24/09 Just Ledoux it-RIP Chris Ledoux

11-07-2009, 11:05 AM	#5 (permalink)
Blokeswagen Newbie Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Thunder Bay, On, Canada Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Blokeswagen's Truck Pics	I am not totally sure Cowboy. It was changed at the local dealer, but after hitting the "search" I see they recommend the Mopar Limited slip add. I'm not sure if the local dealer knows about that, so I'm enroute to get some Amsoil Syncromesh and a botlle of the addative, fluid change is cheaper and never hurts. Thanks for you help guys, I'll let you know how it goes. Rob __________________ 2001.5 Ram, 2500 Sport, 4x4, QCSB, HO, 6-spd, Custom Paint, K&N FIPK, 4" MBRP stainless turbo back, AirDog 150, ISSPRO Pyro/Boost/FP gauges, 2" levelling kit, Ride-Rite bags, 315 BFG A/Ts on stock alum rims.