Samuel Maass
Junior Member
I just bought a new used 1998 Ram and i couldn't be happier. Ive always loved the look and sound of these 2nd gen rams and I personally think she looks really good! However there are a couple mechanical issues that i wanted to ask about. The transmission has started to kind of slip; i have to let off from first to second to get her to shift, but other than that it shifts well enough even though i can tell its starting to go. Also, the engine (5.9) has a misfire in cylinders 1 and 8 according to two code readers i checked, which my mechanic said he can't tell whats wrong. However he did say he was surprised with how strong the engine was running otherwise (254,*** miles). So i guess i better ask my question; what can i do to help the tranny? Is it just time for a new one or a rebuild? Or is there something i can try to fix with her to keep her going longer? Thanks everyone.
For reference i got her for 700 bucks so im not mad that she has issues i just am glad to have a vehicle again
For reference i got her for 700 bucks so im not mad that she has issues i just am glad to have a vehicle again