Dodge Ram 3500 G56 manual transmission problems at only 21K miles but it’s not what you’d think!

Well our old shop truck stepped up to replace my newer towing rig. I lost second gear in my transmission but I was very surprised to see what caused it and I think you will to!
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[@HorsleyLandy88]

Every shop needs a Randy, always there to help on every project, and when everyone else is stood around talking Randy is sweeping up. Respect to him.

[@alanbierhoff6831]

Excellent comment 100% 👍🏻

[@garymurt9112]

We've got a Randy at the quarry I work at, hus name actually is Randy too. Always there to help, does his job just fine, super dependable.

[@richardlellip.e.m.b.a.7969]

OUCH -- I have a 95 Dodge Ram Cummins with a manual tranny I bought new with 320K miles -- Replaced the clutch at 250k -- usually the automatic trans have problems.

[@danny_webb]

Absolutely, love seeing Randy in the videos

[@Budd56]

Randy is a good helper for sure👍👍👍

[@rccole1021]

randy is old school.. never stand around. grab a broom..keep on truckin..my kind of man... well done..

[@C_CEQUIPMENT]

Yep always

[@CharlesSmith-ty2ce]

Randy seems like a all around handy man he doesn't seem to mind whatever you give him to do he gets right in their and helps Randy give Kevin a few lessons 😮 😊😊😊thanks guys

[@davidcolesr.8628]

Randy is Wise Beyond His Years!

[@how_to_hallagon1]

Kevin works too.

[@C_CEQUIPMENT]

You can’t beat randy!

[@richardlellip.e.m.b.a.7969]

OUCH -- I have a 95 Dodge Ram Cummins with a manual tranny I bought new with 320K miles -- Replaced the clutch at 250k -- usually the automatic trans have problems.

[@roboticunclephil]

@@how_to_hallagon1 Kevin doesnt do shit he needs to be more like Randy. Randy deserves the world

[@marcelw223]

I can't believe there is not some kind of a metal mesh on the breather hole to prevent rodent or some other infestation getting in there. We have faith in you getting this done. 👍

[@ericrumpel3105]

.....it's no wonder so many vehicles catch fire for "no reason" & never figured out why......

[@Peter89133]

I wasn't surprised to see you tackle this, but without a parts explosion to show what goes where it is a more difficult task. As you pointed out, taking it apart is the easy half of the repair. I am eager to see you get it all back together and working. I expect to see you driving it soon.

[@rinardman]

"Bud Light tranny!" That made me laugh way too hard!

[@donalddehaven3229]

I really enjoy watching you take things apart and put them back together. Fascinating and educational

[@C_CEQUIPMENT]

At least someone does lol

[@soonerborn6694]

Count me in too - therapeutic for me after a full day of crazy stress. Thank you for content and helping some like me to decompress safely.

[@Ordrock7]

Great content, yeah, keep doing stuff like this. Not a Ford or Dodge fan, but I dig the technology put into these things these days and seeing them being worked on instead of just plug and play is educational for me at least

[@wilsonlaidlaw]

I love how clean and organised you keep the shop. A clean shop always says a lot about the type of work a shop does.

[@C_CEQUIPMENT]

So true!

[@w056007568]

I find this type of video utterly fascinating in spite of the fact that i will never attempt such a repair!

[@scottmeredith8409]

Clint, As a retired accountant, my early exposure to a small engine class in jr high gave me the basics of a combustion engine, but your knowledge and the ease which you display in a wide range of problems amazes me. Your expertise in your craft is right up there with any Masters or PhD in the academic world and so much more refreshing in today's hyper charged political society. God bless you and your family.

[@ericrumpel3105]

WELL SAID Sir !!....& TOTALLY Agree !!

[@flick22601]

Clint, don't worry about a boring video. You haven't made one yet and I don't think you ever will.

[@JohnVanMeter58]

Brings back bad memories of my 3500 Dodge experiences.

[@genesimons8368]

For what it's worth..This ol'dude appreciates these more detail oriented videos..

[@andrewruble7706]

Really enjoy this type of video Clint! Have seen tons of automatic transmission teardowns but your Manual was really interesting to see. Hope it goes back together ok and your up and running again soon. Love your banter with Kevin but enjoyed seeing Randy stepping in. He is a heck of a worker. Well done. PS I had to laugh when you said you didn't know if you were going to tear it down...I knew that there was no way we weren't seeing the inside of that transmission!! LOL

[@lawrence7065]

I could watch these videos all night.

[@NBZW]

A couple of years after Dodge came out with the Cummins, was talking with a fellow in Utah at a rest stop, asked him about the pickup, his answer: “Engine is great, everything Dodge has broken once some places twice”.

[@how_to_hallagon1]

You inspired me to move my car. I've been parking next to two abandoned cars in our apartment complex for a year now and started smelling mouse pee a couple days ago. After seeing your $13,000 bill I am moving to the other side of the parking lot now.

[@josephkitchel6259]

Enjoy this type of program. You are dealing with something beyond my mechanical ability-so, it’s educational!

[@peterward8776]

Randy is the BEST GOFOR you could Wish for allways there, allways in the background working away , i hope you REALLY APPRECIATE HIM. GIVE HIM A RAISE BUY HIM A BEER WELL DONE RANDY

[@texxasal]

Really great content. hard to believe there's that many little parts all assembled in there. The engineering that goes into something like a 6 speed transmission just amazes me.

[@richzitting1978]

Yes! I do appreciate seeing the take-apart process as well as re-assembly. Thank you.

[@csnelling4]

Love the varied content videos that you do Clint , keep it up 👌Thanks for the share 😊

[@mjalco7410]

Uncle Scott does a lot of head bobbing…not his project not his problem 😂

[@unclescottccequipment]

At's right. Keep ya head bobbin'

[@MichaelBrown-qn9hi]

You just showed us how much having the right equipment and people really mean to a repair shop, and no, I wasn't bored. I wanted to see more. Why is it that all the GREAT KZbinRS do us like this. Your shop is on my "Wish I could visit List." GREAT informative Video.

[@greggb1416]

“we don’t need no stinkin manuals” (slightly revised line from an old movie classic “Blazing Saddles”). Clinton, I know from watching your videos over the year or two, that you can take apart, and re-assemble any Cat or John Deere (and probably any other heavy equipment brand) transmission…, with your eyes closed…, and I think I know, that you probably haven’t tore into or apart, one of these Mercedes transmissions…, in your lifetime… I say all of the above to say, that this video is just amazing to see. You have “no fear”, it is pretty impressive & awesome to see that in action, which is why I keep watching, and I suspect is why you have the viewership that you do. Course the alternative of $13K spent at the dealership, might have been a motivator too… hahaha.! If I didn’t say it already, Great video..! Looking forward to the follow-up video. Thank you sir.

[@C_CEQUIPMENT]

Thanks

[@scottdominguez7939]

There is no way I would remember how that puzzle goes back together lol

[@wildturkey5838]

Grew up on a farm, dad fixed what needed to be fixed. Back in the late '60's a local firm sold dad an International truck they were trying to use as a semi but it kept blowing third gear. It finally blew one time too many and they offered it to dad at a "get it out of here" price. His mechanic opened the transmission up and found the blown gears. The sale had included replacement gears; mechanic found they were putting the gears in backwards, leading to the failure. Dad put a grain bed on it and ran it for 20 years.

[@Jeeptek1]

I'm the Shop Foreman at a large Ram dealer in the Chicago area. We would have gladly replaced your trans. That unit does not require pre-authorization. There is a law that states the manufacturer must prove a modification cause a cover component to fail. They will lose in court, you should have call the customer care number for assistance. And you being a celebrity! I just but a Rotary 12k per column list like yours. It was 51k!!!!

[@MRKUE]

Yeah I like it ! You've got 1 hell of a Jigsaw puzzle there.

[@laurencehastings1159]

Stripping and rebuilding major elements are some of the most interesting, looking forward to the rebuild. Nice one.

[@mattpage9826]

for me, I like the depth. Give me all the video, and I will give you the watch time.

[@jefferybonem7336]

As a former Disney employee, during college days, my expert knowledge tells me that you brought home a unwanted souvenir from the “MOuSE House” in Florida. I wonder if they can you a sponsorship for a free stay. Keep up the good work.

[@scottlee1211]

One thing about pulling the transmission that often none of the bolts are rusted solid and impossible to loosen without some heat!! Good job!

[@kevink4914]

That would be because the auto factory’s love to use lock tight on everything that they don’t need to use on. Even a m3 bolt they lock tight 🙄

[@mikebenn6605]

Randy's are getting so difficult to find C & C Equipment has a employee that is rare and very enjoyable to watch work without being told everything twice

[@C_CEQUIPMENT]

Very true

[@bobw222]

I think I'd be putting some hardware cloth over that vent hole to keep the mouse turds out in the future.

[@alenribic3932]

For a wArranty voided truck with 21k and not a single hot check mark on the pressure plate,flywheel or spacer plate sure says a lot about your driving habits.. 👏👏👏👏

[@frritter8253]

Ha, watching the video would only prolong my inability to put that back together! Good video, good project Clint. Thanks for taking us along.

[@brianfisher540]

i like the nuts and bolts breakdown of it now you just have to remember how it all goes back together

[@WhiskeyTango68]

No one likes to be the mayor of glitter city, happens to the best of us. 🎉

[@explorationuk6737]

You guys make it look like a job takes 20 mins when in reality😂😂😂😂 its 2 days work for most people.... love your content keep on trucking on . Peace nlovefromCumbriaUK❤🇬🇧

[@C_CEQUIPMENT]

Thanks 👍

[@kenzodrow9604]

i think we enjoy about anything you can throw at us

[@wes11bravo]

Most all of the RAM 3500s (the bucket trucks plus the one dog catcher truck) in my garage are on their 2nd transmissions. The mechanics said they were spec'd to use a cab and chassis that couldn't really handle the weight of the single stage boom/utilty bodies we use but that doesn't explain why the dog catcher truck's trans crapped out twice. There are 3 Cummins RAM buckets used by my fellow splicers and those things just keep on rolling with no major problems.

[@gregstone1306]

Go to a restaurant supplier and get a selection of baskets. Good luck, I would be over my head with this project. I'm amazed that those big sincro parts didn't crash up the case. Carry on.

[@jeremygould3317]

I think it’s fantastic know one fix’s their own stuff anymore you tearing into a manual transmission not knowing the specific of that transmission is great. The best thing I learned in life is don’t be afraid to just dive in. The best way to learn is to just take things apart and see how they work you learn a lot more that way love the videos keep going 😊

[@bobbrinkerhoff3592]

I like watching someone else repair this kind of stuff , it helps me remember why I want nothing to do with this stuff any more , lol . The mouse had nothing to do with the trans carnage , this was caused by the aluminum trans case flexing when put under the severe load of moving heavy loads . Way back in '63 Chevy tried going to aluminum case Muncie four speeds , instead of the cast iron Borg Warner T10s behind the 409s , it didn't work out so well . The Ford top loaders and Mopar A833s were cast iron case trans for a reason .

[@rayschneider5756]

It amazes me. There’s nothing your boys don’t work on your leader is the best. Watching never gets boring. Thanks for all the extra you do Clint. ❤️👍🍺🇺🇸

[@C_CEQUIPMENT]

Thanks 👍

[@mikesmith-yc3os]

The kings of heavy equipment

[@paulneuman2303]

Wash Guy Randy is handy around the shop, looks like he is right there with a helping hand. I'm eager to see the assembly half coming up. Thanks again for the eductional video, 😂👍Mr. C.

[@nerdgarage]

I like seeing the detail teardowns (and reassembly) as long as they include explanations of what each part is and does. Especially the parts that are damaged or bad or otherwise the reason for the teardown.

[@brianhoward6896]

I like seeing that! Thanks for another great video for my boring Saturday!

[@JohnSmith-ud9ex]

Best thing for a parts washer Cliff is to convert some old tin oil cans or similar into wash trays. Cut out a side and make the edge safe and then punch a bunch of small drain holes in the bottom side. That way you can keep part sets together in a tray and make the most of the space in the washer = )

[@1952spanky]

Randy you are the bomb, seems you always get the short end of the stick

[@davehoffman9767]

Love your channel Clinton, I am watching all your old ones now as I watch all your newer ones., HA! HA! you guys are all down to earth people!!!!.

[@whathasxgottodowithit3919.]

My those Rodents certainly cause some carnage to vehicles & equipment. Great video by the way, love to see you Guys getting in to some serious tear-down, and repair projects. All the best from the Robin Hood County in the U.K.

[@tomrogers9467]

With all the bad things I’ve heard about Ram trucks, it’s amazing anyone even buys them! However, my auto parts girl loves them. Says they keep her in business!

[@rayclark8920]

I love the way you guys are not afraid to tie into whatever the problem might be awesome job great video. Thanks for sharing.😊

[@dansbrown1313]

Thanks Clinton, My friends and I tried to take a transmission apart in 1967 and finally gave up and bought a replacement and decided to never go down that road again! Kudos to you and Randy. I watch all your videos but this one did bring back some bad memories.

[@stevedibiase728]

nd to think those early sixty's transmissions were very much simpler than any today.

[@stevefrost3509]

Why do you worry about people being bored most would like the long video great video thanks

[@user-cl5ov9dx5o]

Had a nissan mechanic pull fill hose out of washer reservoir and then quoted over $100 to replace leaking washer reservoir that he made happen. I removed the 10mm bolt, lifted the reservoir neck up and put it back in place. 2 minutes to fix a problem tech caused to increase sales in service.

[@seanpierce7673]

Dam rats! I thought for sure that tyranny was screwed! But didn't look to bad! At least you have it on video to watch how to put it back together lol! Good luck clint ! I'll be watching you guys get it fixed I have 100% faith you gents can do it!

[@rickydonahue1586]

I took apart an automatic transmission once just to see how it worked. To heck with that noise.

[@latisimusd]

Enjoyed the video, Your thought process behind diagnosis/reason for failure, tear down, parts failure, parts order. Saved a bunch of $ with your excellent skills.

[@charlesroberts6965]

Amazing content as always..Clint your never one to shy away anything no matter what it is this carnage is no different and to think mice did the damage...have a talk with the cats when you get home and discuss disciplinary actions for them not doing there job. 🤣 Hope it's not to costly to get it back together and look forward to your next video.. always a pleasure to watch and always learning by your example. Appreciate all you share😎🛠️🇺🇸🚜🔧🐁

[@dansbrown1313]

I'd guess you can't blame the cats because the truck is parked outside where the cat's aren't. I'd definitely MacGyver a mouse proof screen for the vent though.

[@eddiepatterson5025]

This is the first time I’ve seen a G56 torn apart very interesting.

[@danielpullum1907]

I love to see somebody else fumbling with parts. Your experience level is way up thar. I wish you luck... I thought you were a Ford man now I find you messin with that Dodge!!!!

[@richardherring8220]

Clint, since you said that you stay at the Walt Disney Camp Ground, I was wondering if MickMinnie ever came by to visit you !! LOL 🤣

[@garymessina1609]

Now I know why DP speaks so highly of you great video I hate Mercedes transmissions

[@heyitsdly9570]

Glad you documented all this. Might double check with your insurance... comprehensive insurance should cover it if it is caused by wild animals. Appreciate all the videos and sharing your wealth of information!

[@erichayes9192]

And here I was thinking Kevin was the only one having tranny issues!

[@KD0LRG]

I live out in mouse country and first thing to go is the engine cover for just thus reason. They seem to like the warm engine in the winter, all you can do is try to take as many hiding places away as you can and pray.

[@johnb.2936]

Using your video to remember how to put it back together is a good idea. That way there are no extra parts when everything is put back together. I think a lot of us have done that.

[@robertford.spendmonthshere1667]

Uncle Scott needs a job..Randy can give him some points .lol..love the show..

[@unclescottccequipment]

Just wish I could find one! 😂

[@jonathanbeatty10]

Time to get some shop cats! They can be annoying too but if you have cats, you have no mice!

[@andylarner3531]

Very interesting watching a master detective at work

[@frankcooper6911]

Those Lift's Sure Beat Floor Jacks !

[@kenlillemo6770]

The aluminum was badly oxidized by the alkali cleaner. You do not want to use regular detergent on aluminum. You need to use an acid cleaner like a citrus based cleaner instead.

[@pauldillinger2286]

Well the easy part is done now you have to put it all back together. You got this. Good luck buddy.

[@JohnSmith-iv7xt]

I’m not even doing the work and I’m completely overwhelmed. Maybe if I had Randy sitting here next to me I’d feel better about it. Can’t wait for the next installment.

[@thetroubadourtrucker]

Love the timelapse vs. straight edit cuts. that way we can see the process. Love the channel!!

[@thunderroad7289]

You made it Farther than mine did. My brand new 2023 3500 Ram made it 2600 miles. Transmission toast.And now it’s down and they don’t know when they will be able to get the parts to fix it

[@terryrogers1025]

Saaay whhhaaat, ya called that a transsmasher ya say! 🙄😏 it’s sad they stopped putting Manual transmissions in what they call trucks today. I like seeing the process, start to finish, keep it coming. Thanks for the tag along video, I sure enjoyed it.

[@printer1105]

Dodge, you get what you pay for. Cool to see what they put in there.

[@deanfrancis6474]

Great job on tear down. I was retired military missile system tech. I did allot of hydraulic tear down ,gear box servicing. Love watching you guys just figuring it out.

[@kylesmith8769]

It was interesting seeing the tranny rebuild process. I was amazed how one parts destroyed, yet it didn’t affect other associated parts.

[@johnscarbrough2926]

Yes, I always like to see everything that you show it doesn’t matter whether or not it’s the golf cart to the shopping, tearing part anything and putting it together you and Kevin and the crew always makes me laugh and find something to either break destroy run over and then fix it if it’s fixable love everyone there keep it up I’ll always be in tune

[@williamharbaugh3202]

Appreciate the video. I have an 06 Cummins with the G56 and now I know what I'll be into when it's time to rebuild mine

[@henkoosterhof5947]

Now i understand why you have ,,a certain thing,, with sany. They wrecked your car. These lifts are awsome.

[@mrbluesky2050]

as it says in the classic 'Haynes Manuals' - reassembly is the reverse of the disassembly process.....

[@leonardoortiz9884]

If you have a friend in Mexico, they can get you the parts since in Mexico, ram never stop making trucks with manual transmission

[@jackpetrone4031]

Great video, keep changing up the content, i enjoy watching anything you put on.

[@smileywilson9972]

My dad had a 89 dodge van lots of balls had a 6 cylinder but the transmission was junk but never seen a mouse in a transmission ❤

[@regsparkes6507]

It's good to see a manual transmission be9ing overhauled. I ( for one ) enjoy watching this type of content. Yes, would be my vote on a couple of these videos every now and then.

[@benschlack5814]

A guy who ant afraid of fixing his own shit 👍👍

[@0dbm]

Love watching someone dive into something they are doing for the first time. Your good for sure

[@mikebowling3228]

I did not know that 2018 was the last year for manual transmissions. I brought a new Dodge in 2007 with the G56 transmission and the 5.9 Cummins. Currently I have just over 16K miles on the truck, 2500 4x4 extend cab.

[@nickknee3515]

Huh, never heard of a mouse taking out a ram before. Time to stuff some steel wool in every little vent hole you can find.

[@alanjacobson6673]

Always show the carnage

[@blakeroffman221]

It brought back good memories when I was in school tearing down transmissions and rebuilding them

[@robbieeades1956]

Heck yeah Clint I love these kind of videos involving teardowns. I hope it goes back together smoothly. Can't wait to see go back together.