I keep a log of all my vehicles. We got our 2000 Winnie in 2001 with 20420miles on it. Other than the tie rod ends, I've done all the work so far.....
I won't bore you with the usual engine oil/air filter changes. Oil/filter is always changed between 3-4K.
42658 - 1/17/04 -Trans oil/filter
53900 - 7/20/04 - Brakes/rotors, right rear brake cylinder, DPFE Sensor
56704 - 11/18/04 - Spark plugs, RTV'd inner plenum baffle to stop noise
56817 - 12/1/04 - Tie rod ends
57252 - 12/23/04 - Flush PS Fluid, fuel filter
63709 - 10/6/05 - Radiator flush
64965 - 12/17/05 - Drivers door lock actuator
75318 - 11/22/06 - P171/4 codes, isolator bolt kit
76317 - 12/16/07 - Flush PS fluid
84126 - 5/12/07 - Front pads, turn rotors
84509 - 5/24/07 - Trans filter/oil*
92096 - 12/31/07 - Belt tensioner and belt
????? - 1/25/08 - Power mirror switch
92965 - 2/10/08 - Spark plugs
Here's what is coming next:
1. PS pump has slow leak
2. *Maybe a trans rebuild. On the 84509 trans fluid/filter change, I found several small (tiny) roller bearings and parts of the bearing cage in the pan and in the filter. I know what caused this. When we lived in Oregon, our driveway was at an incline. Whenever shifting from Park to Reverse, the tranny would bang real loud because the incline put a pre-load on the tranny. We used the parking braking alot to help take the pre-load off the tranny but it would still bang. I suspect these tiny rollers are from the shift linkage inside the tranny. I suspect the bearing broke in 2005 @ the 55000 mile mark. I found it at 84509. I have 92965 miles and it has not cause any problems. Until I have any problems with the tranny, I was going to let it go as is. I estimate it's got approx 35000 - 37000 miles since the bearings dropped.
I suppose the lesson learned is avoid parking on inclines.
Has anyone found these tiny roller bearings in their trans pan?
John