2000 Dodge Avenger Transmission Failure

2000 DODGE AVENGER
125,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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DERWOOD_09
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My car was stolen and the kid was pulled over for doing neutral drops. A couple weeks later i was driving down the road and there was a loud breaking noise and the car wouldnt go into to gear. the transmission fluid leaked out and it wasnt burnt. Ive been told that a pin came loose and ripped a hole in the case and that i can weld it back and get a new case. is that correct?
Apr 6, 2009 at 7:46 AM
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CARADIODOC
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Why would you put the old parts into a new case? This is a fairly common problem. Just have a used or rebuilt transmission installed.

The abuse caused a small pin to break which allowed the larger pin to wobble out the hole it sits in. That is the differential assembly. Putting in a new differential into a new case means a lot of careful measurements and adjustments to prevent howling noises. In the long run, you'll pay more by trying to reuse old components. Just have a rebuilt transmission with a warranty installed.

caradiodoc
Apr 7, 2009 at 7:57 AM