24 Valve 2nd Gen Dodge Cummins 98.5-02 Discussion of 24 Valve 5.9 Liter Dodge Cummins Diesels with VP44 Injection Pumps
Sponsored by Trailer Plus

i need help

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Aug 11, 2011 | 05:24 PM
  #1  
justin mccabe's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Diesel Enthusiast
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 121
Likes: 1
From: Queen Creek AZ.
Default i need help

does anyone know were to put transmission fluid in a cummins 5 speed im not very good with transmissions
 
Reply
Old Aug 11, 2011 | 06:41 PM
  #2  
TORQUE's Avatar
Diesel Fan
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 72
Likes: 4
From: Lewiston, Idaho
Default

Pour it right down the tranny dipstick tube a little at a time till it's on the mark. That's what I've always done.
 
Reply
Old Aug 11, 2011 | 08:03 PM
  #3  
justin mccabe's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Diesel Enthusiast
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 121
Likes: 1
From: Queen Creek AZ.
Default

thats what i would do but i cant find the dip stick its not under the hood. i really think i need fluid to just today i have no first or second gear but every other gear works fine
 
Reply
Old Aug 11, 2011 | 08:13 PM
  #4  
dolla_hite's Avatar
Diesel Enthusiast
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 184
Likes: 4
From: central tx
Default

for one a nv4500 doesnt have a dipstick to check tranny fluid. theres a plug on the passager side of the transmission. it will take a 3/8 or 1/2 drive ratchet/breakover bar to remove. it suvers as the fill hole and the level hole
 
Reply
Old Aug 11, 2011 | 09:01 PM
  #5  
aguilar_15's Avatar
Diesel Enthusiast
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 343
Likes: 25
From: Stephenville, Texas
Default

x2, careful loosening it though, can be a pain to break loose if it hasn't been serviced in awhile. Idk about the nv4500s but the nv5600s have allen head plug, big one too, can't think of the size off the top of my head.
 
Reply
Old Aug 11, 2011 | 11:05 PM
  #6  
TORQUE's Avatar
Diesel Fan
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 72
Likes: 4
From: Lewiston, Idaho
Default

Well I'm an id10t... I didnt realize it was a manual.
 
Reply
Old Aug 12, 2011 | 01:09 PM
  #7  
justin mccabe's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Diesel Enthusiast
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 121
Likes: 1
From: Queen Creek AZ.
Default

well that didnt solve the problem i filled up the trans fluid and still no 1st or 2nd gear now the truck is sitting at the trans shop

---AutoMerged DoublePost---

the trans shop called and where the stick shift conects to the trans for first and second gear broke so i didnt even need fluid like i thought
 

Last edited by justin mccabe; Aug 12, 2011 at 01:09 PM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost
Reply
Old Aug 17, 2011 | 12:23 PM
  #8  
1AMatt's Avatar
Site Sponsor - 1aauto
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 1,514
Likes: 68
From: Pepperell, MA
Default

That stinks man... They quote you a price on fixin her?
 
Reply
Old Aug 17, 2011 | 03:55 PM
  #9  
justin mccabe's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Diesel Enthusiast
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 121
Likes: 1
From: Queen Creek AZ.
Default

yup to fix that and a leaky seal was $250 bucks
 
Reply
Old Aug 17, 2011 | 06:43 PM
  #10  
RollinCoal99's Avatar
Diesel Enthusiast
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 295
Likes: 5
From: ellington Ct
Default

not bad at all!
 
Reply



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 11:47 PM.