MnTom

I don't understand it either. I was ALWAYS taught to not slip the clutch. If grabby was a cause for them to burn then why are ceramic clutches made? If you follow their train of thought then you would be burning up flywheels and pressure plates with them.

Maybe one of these? http://www.amazon.com/NEGATIVE-DIODE-MOUNT-150AMPS-800VOLTS/dp/B00BF34BVU

Here is another one slightly less expensive: http://www.grainger.com/product/BELL-GOSSETT-Heat-Exchanger-2NXR2?s_pp=false&picUrl=//static.grainger.com/rp/s/is/image/Grainger/2NXP9_AS01?$smthumb$

Ok, I may not be the brightest bulb on the string, so explain to me how the LACK of horse power will cause a clutch to burn up??

Isn't that pretty much the same thing??

Really? Hm, How about something like this? http://www.grainger.com/product/BELL-GOSSETT-Heat-Exchanger-2NXR5?s_pp=false&picUrl=//static.grainger.com/rp/s/is/image/Grainger/2NXP9_AS01?$smthumb$

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Good Job, Joe! They really aren't hard to replace, but they can be time consuming!

I would search local wrecking yards for a replacement. This is the first one that I have heard of failing.

That was a problem many years ago. Some oils like Penzoil has a huge amount of parafin in them and would coat the inside of an engine with a thick coat of sludge.

I have been told that the exchanger is good for the transmission in part because it helps get it up to operating temperature quicker. It also works to dump extra heat into the engine when the transmission is getting hot.

Joe, watch the upper ball joints. On mine the uppers were "not as snug" fitting as I would like and when I went for a drive afterwars they BOTH popped out of the hole. I thought I was driving on ice! I got a bit "creative" and drilled two 1/4" holes about 180* from each other next ot the ball joints. Two bolts each side and they stayed put!

Axle seals are easy. Just unbolt the axle and remove it (it just slides out). Using a 2 9/16" socket (available at most auto parts stores), unscerw the large nut and slide the hub off catching the outer hub bearing. You can now get to the seal quite easily. Just make sure that you do not allow the hub to hang on just the inner bearing when you are reassembling everything. Doing so can ruin the brand new seal. Just take your time and you should be fine.

You should be fine. If you got new fluid to the brake calipers (front and rear) you are good to go.

Just hover your cursor over the acronim and it will tell you.

Entirely possible. Did the module happen to rotate any when you tightened it up?

Did you actually check for voltage at the sender and also check for a ground? If either wire has an open spot it won't work. That could be anything from a connector to a chafed wire to a bad ground.

That sounds like the guy who did my tranny. You sure they ain't the same guy??? That is an ugly jar of brakefluid for being freshly flushed. Unless you got your front brakes real hot you shouldn't have hurt them one bit.

The only problem I have with those type fixes is the truck ran and did fine for the first five plus years. Now you need to modify the wiring in some way to 'fix' the problem. In my opinion you should find the root cause and fix that. Chances are his problem is the alternator putting out AC voltage. If you go to any auto parts store I bet you can find quite a few reman alternators that leak AC voltage. That filter that was "the fix" years ago just gave one side of the AC wave someplace else to go instead of the electronics.

Most people don't realize that any diesel engine will run backwards. The injector timing is off a bit, but they all are capable of it. The two cycle detroits were notorious for doing just that.

The "Worlds Best" depends on what you want to do with the truck. Daily driver, mostly tow, drag race, pull? I would normally recommend a Goerends transmission, but since they no longer build them you would need to call them to find out where they have an authorized shop near you. Far as DTT, I have read some horror stories about their business practices since Bill no longer runs things. You also may have someone close to you that knows how to build a decent transmission. Talk to your friends and aquaintances about where they recommend. And by all means talk to the shop. If they say they grind anything (like the steels) RUN as fast as you can.........

Just remember, a good built auto makes a world of difference. You can also install a lock up switch and have the same speed control as most manual trucks. To the both of you that need transmissions, I strongly suggest that you get the best transmission you can afford.

Yea, he was the one that wanted to put a STOCK Jasper in. His reasoning was "Then you have a warranty". I explained to him about 6 times that I can remember that a stock build will not hold up in my truck, but he still brought it up again yesterday...TWICE. He also said "If you ship me the tranny I will repair it". I thought to myself you f**ked it up once and you want me to let you di it again??? Absolutely not. All I am waiting on is the converter work to be done. Goerends said once they get the converter they try to have it out the door within three days. So that means if I am lucky I will get it back by next Thursday.......

Well, if you want a four door then look at a 2006+ Jetta TDI. They are pretty roomy and have a huge trunk. You could even put three bodies in there! Don't ask....... You also get the newer body style with the older drive train sort of like the '98 12V trucks. I would have to look to see if there is a two door TDI available in those years. Also, when you get a VW go to www.ross-tech.com and buy the proper plug to have access to the computer. With it you can even do things to the computer that the dealer can't! Hey!! I just thought I have a 2012 JSW TDI that I will make you a deal on!