2001 Dodge Ram NO POWER

Is the trans slipping? That is what it sounds like.

Let me know because I'm sure it's under warranty if it was just done.

thanks for the reply....transmission work was done by a friend (who is a mechanic) on his own time...it shifts into drive and reverse just fine..doesnt feel like its shifting hard..fluid levels are ok..i got it to go to about 30 mph today...but when i let off the gas it felt like it had a govenor on it..like it throttled itself down to about 20 mph really quickly...i've been told that the engine could be out of time..or that the brakes could be sticking...im going to check all the fuel system (pump, filter, and injectors)

Let me know if you need any direction with checking things. Also, if it is the brakes, they would be getting really hot and you would smell them. Also, let me know if the check engine light has come on. Finally, just for the heck of it, check the catalytic converter to see if it is plugged. That would cause a severe power loss. Many times they will glow red hot if plugged. However, that still doesn't explaine why the rpm's would increase but the truck doesn't speed up. Based on that, it sounds like the trans is slipping.

Let me know what you find or if you have other questions.
Joe

i figured out that the throttle valve cable was broke..no i gain speed...but no reverse..i have checked the shift linkage..it only starts in park/neutral...but when i watched as someone else shifted...it did look a little loose/wobbly...another friend suggested the "kick-down" bands...does either of those sound like they could be a possible culprit...really appreciate the help....

No to the kick down. If the linkage seems loose, disconnect it and see if you can shift it into reverse by hand. NOTE: PLEASE MAKE SURE THE TRUCK IS SECURE. MAKE SOMEONE HOLD HIS FOOR IN THE BRAKE, HAVE THE PARK BRAKE SECRUED AND BLOCK THE TIRES. IF IT GOES INTO GEAR AND IS NOT SECURED, IT WILL MOVE AND RUN YOU OVER.

PLEASE BE CAREFUL AND LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU FIND.

Joe