I am also new. just bought a 85 ram 50 has 2.6 5 speed 4x4 has 123k on motor . what motor how do i know what motor i have? my trans is making a lot of noise in 1st 2nd 3rd and 5th. i can buy a new tranny and transfer case from the guy i bought the truck from but id rather have it rebuilt and know i have a good strong tranny is it hard to rebuild these and what would it cost