About Richard L Richard Expertise I have been deeply intrigued with Chrysler/Dodge mechanics and extremely well at diagnosing them. I myself have had two 94 3.0L Chrysler Engines, 1 w/ the A604 Ultra-Drive and the A-543 Getrag Manual (5) speed. I have done most of my work myself and have helped many friends and strangers with mechanical issues. I am constantly strengthening my knowledge inside the Mopar Arena reading daily and finding things to modify/upgrade/repair on my own vehicle. I can answer questions pertaining to fuel issues (on fuel injected), most main Chrysler sensors and their purposes (MAP, EGR, TPS, AIS, Coolant, Knock, Relays, etc.) I can assist in emissions issues (i.e. gas mileage, ignition problems) and I know most of the breakdown and specs on these engines. I can discuss Cam profiles, Lash adjusters, Valve Springs Rocker Arms, Timing Belts, etc. I, being a close friend with a 10 year Chrysler Mechanic have discussed Chrysler Engine manufacturing, vigorous testing, durability, Etc. I can advise on oil related issues such as Loss of oil, burning/leaking oil, high/low oil pressure, weight and viscosity of the oil and the differences and qualities in various brands of oil. I know how an Automatic and a Standard Transmission/Transaxle work along with the intermediate velocity shafts and constant velocity joints, bearings, boots. I can assist in brake issues such as brake pull, loss of brake pressure, and feeling of the brake pedal, how to bleed brakes, and how ABS works as well as the master cylinder. I feel I could be a bigger help to other Mopar owners who would much rather not feel ripped off by a mis-diagnostic.
Experience I have been working on my engine in various dept.'s for over two years now vigorously and attentively, using my knowledge, physics, and common sense to determine a problem, or a resourceful way of fixing something. I have helped fix/diagnos many vehicles (friends and strangers) as well as read manuals and engine breakdowns of various engines.
Organizations I am currently enrolled at Florida Gulf Coast University and do not belong to any organization. My plans are to get my AA here with basic/complex Math education as well as physics to better understand the dynamics of materials and compounds I will be using when I initiate and complete my automotive education at UTI (Universal Technical Inst.) located in Orlando FL. with dreams of working for Porsche, NASCAR, or Daimler/Mercedes.
Education/Credentials High School, Physics I, II, and Honors Trig and Geometry, College Algebra, etc.
Question Hi. I own a 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4x4 with the 318 5.2L engine. Since this is basically Dodge, i thought maybe you'd help me. My transmission makes a clunk sound, like metal to metal sound, whenever i put it into reverse and into drive. When in reverse, the idle falls to about 200-400 rpm and the brakes barely holds the vehicle from moving backwards, you'd have to push them all the way down to prevent it...can you help identify this problem?
Also, what is the difference between the 46RH transmission and the 44RE (Dodges) and will the 44RE bolt right up to my Grand Cherokee with no problem? Thanks a bunch.
Answer I helped my g/f out once with her jeep transmission and damn what a bitch. A couple of possible things. First of all, is yours full time 4 wheel drive? That would be the 46RH transmission. Not sure if they would bolt up. Apparently they were made 3 years apart but on the same engine. With Chrysler a lot of the automatic transmissions are electronically controlled by a PCM. They are supposed to adapt to changes such as temperature, load, and driver believe it or not. My 1st 94 had a PCM and it sucked. From what I've come up with a conversion would be more than you want to deal with. The only way to properly diagnose this is to take it to a mechanic and check (adjust) the TV cable. I know the gov. sensor has been a problem in these transmissions but usually they send the transmission into Limp mode. Which basically means you're not getting out of second gear. Has the Check Engine Light come on? Have you checked the fluid, and do you have the right fluid it it. Do NOT ever use Mercon/Dexron III in it or you're screwed. I did some research and other people have had very similar symptoms, but a few different diagnoses. Does it do this all the time. Warm or Cold? Initial start up or after a good drive? These are very tempermental transmissions, and proper diagnosis should be done not necessarily from the dealership but somebody who has been around Chryslers for a WHILE. The Gov. solenoid (located on the output shaft?) is supposed to control hydraulic pressure and has been known to go. Have you tried resetting your PCM if you have one? Do this by removing the neg. Bat cable and after a few hours putting it back on and taking it for an easy drive. It does sound like a clutch band or a cable adjustment from the clunking. Your reverse gear is real high but pulling that strong at that RPM doesn't sound healthy. Sounds like a hydraulic problem. Reset the PCM (if you have one) and let me know.
