Hi this is my first post. I'm hoping someone might be able to help me with a transmission problem I've got with my Dodge Ram van 1986 5.9l. When driving above 60mph the van starts to vibrate and shudder. I've tried renewing the rear transmission mount, but no luck there. I noticed when the van was on ramps that when the van was running, the end of the transmission where the driveshaft joins was vibrating quite severely. If anyone has any ideas of what might help this situation, please reply. Thanks. :huh:
Daksport1pa
08-01-2005, 04:30 PM
Welcome to the site.
FreeLantz
08-03-2005, 12:22 AM
Welcome to DodgeTalk.
I moved this over to the Van section of our site so you can get some better replies. :)
Dodgevanman
08-03-2005, 06:42 AM
There's a few possiblities. First the universal joints are bad and need replaced, two, the driveshaft is bent and you need to have a new one made (or find one in a junk yard), or three, the transmission output shaft bearings are shot causing the driveshaft to move up and down.
gee saebo
08-03-2005, 11:24 AM
Thank you all for your welcoming,good advise it comfirms my suspicions trans problem?
The end shaft does have play in it have to get it checked out,sound expensive?
Dodgevanman
08-03-2005, 11:55 AM
If the trans. shop has to remove the transmission and open it up, it can get expensive.
gee saebo
08-03-2005, 05:22 PM
does the end shaft when removed give access to the bearings,maybe the trans shop could do it from that end ,dont know how good the trans shops in the uk are with us 727s
Dodgevanman
08-03-2005, 09:32 PM
They may be able to remove the tailshaft without removing the whole transmission. Are there any Chrysler dealerships around you? That might be your best bet.
gee saebo
08-07-2005, 07:20 AM
found a place near brighton were i live, called alders automatic services they only deal with us trans had a chat with them and decided to have a rebuild as it has been vibrating for some time and has most likely damaged some other parts,just wait to speak to the main man on tuesday for a price?
gee saebo
08-07-2005, 07:22 AM
found a place near brighton were i live, called alders automatic services they only deal with us trans had a chat with them and decided to have a rebuild as it has been vibrating for some time and has most likely damaged some other parts,just waiting to speak to the main man on tuesday for a price?
charlie1935
08-07-2005, 10:02 AM
I think that is a bushing in the rear of the tailshaft housing. They can can replaced by removing the driveshaft only. There is a seal to the rear of the bushing that will have to replaced also. I never had one so bad it damaged the tranny but I guess it could if let go long enough. :gr_patrio
charlie1935
08-07-2005, 10:07 AM
I think that is a bushing in the rear of the tailshaft housing. They can can replaced by removing the driveshaft only. There is a seal to the rear of the bushing that will have to replaced also. I never had one so bad it damaged the tranny but I guess it could if let go long enough :gr_patrio
charlie1935
08-07-2005, 10:10 AM
I screwed up. Sorry for the double post. :gr_patrio
gee saebo
08-07-2005, 10:30 AM
thanks for your advice charlie,its been like it ever since ive had the van(1 year)so its prob been like it some time,but now its got worse so i think i will treat the old van to a new trans.
