Dodge RAM flywheel
My '06 RAM 3500, 5.9l Cummins, 185k miles, recently started vibrating on me. Took it to the local Dodge dealer and they diagnosed flywheel, $4k to repair. Looking for input about options/alternatives....
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rhagfo wrote:
Dual mass flywheel do your self a favor and contact South Bend clutch and see what they offer to rid yourself of it. Maybe a nice dual disk clutch, way less than $4K even with a shop install.
^^^^^^^This^^^^^^^
The Ram “dual mass system is the “weak link” of the Ram manual transmission driveline. Go with Southbend or Valair clutch/pressure plate/ flywheel systems.....ultimately, you will be very happy you did. However, you will pick up a lot of transmission noise (aluminum transmission housing harmonics in conjunction with the Diesel engine). Many people suggest going to Mobil Delvac I 75W-90 as the transmission lube replacement....rather than ATF. The Mercedes transmission ( if it’s the same as ours) is the same transmission used in Europe on “big” trucks. They use the European equivalent to the oil I suggested. This lube offers better protection for the tyranny, helps tame the noise (harmonics) some, but makes shifting a bit stiffer when cold! Also recommended by many, when the tranny is refilled after clutch change-out, as it will be filled from the top thru the shift tower, add an additional quart of lube. This will also help with the transmission harmonics! memtb
