They were not tightened properly.
No difference at all.
NO. the 96 and 97 transmissions are different.
There are basically three types of transmissions: manual, automatic and continuously variable transmissions (CVT). CVT is the only other type that would fall under the automatic category. transmissions for a ++++++ transmissions for a dodge truck
Transmissions
For the S10 and 1500, the manual was the NV3500 and the automatic was the 4L60E. For the 2500 and 3500, the manual was the NV4500 and the auto was the 4L80E. For their medium- and heavy duty trucks, manual transmissions from Eaton Fuller and Rockwell were available, while automatic transmissions from Allison were available.
The 1/2 tons used the 4L60E transmissions. The 3/4 tons used the 4L80E trans.
NO the computer system on those 2 years are different ( Transmissions ) Won't interchange.
There is only one that will work with the computer on that truck. If it's a 1/2 ton you need the 4L60E, 3/4 tons need the 4L80E transmission in it. That's your ONLY choice of transmissions.
automatic
No.
Yes.
Yes they did, I own 1 myself.