tranny rebuild question....
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From: Owasso OK
tranny rebuild question....
I'm having my tranny rebuilt on my 92 a4....I'm getting a pretty good deal I think....$550 for the rebuild including R&R. My question is that the guy wants to remove my tranny and replace it with one he already has built. Is this a good idea ? are there any differences in the corvette 700R4/4L60 than any another 700R4. I don't want to replace my tranny with a weaker one.
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$550 to do a quality rebuild, with new torque converter, flushing of the cooler and labor to remove and replace is free. I spend more than that to do mine and I build my own. I recommend NOT swapping. There are dozens of differences that affect the "character" of your transmission. Replacing one from another vehicle would be "trading down"
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From: Lahaina Hi
Your seral number on your trans should match you build slip if you are keeping it stock,keep your trans.
The other case could have been over heated and warped the case ,may not have the correct clearences as your trans case.
$550.00 That is hard to believe.Has he ever removed a vett trans?:
The other case could have been over heated and warped the case ,may not have the correct clearences as your trans case.
$550.00 That is hard to believe.Has he ever removed a vett trans?:
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From: Owasso OK
Originally Posted by Pete K
$550 to do a quality rebuild, with new torque converter, flushing of the cooler and labor to remove and replace is free. I spend more than that to do mine and I build my own. I recommend NOT swapping. There are dozens of differences that affect the "character" of your transmission. Replacing one from another vehicle would be "trading down"
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From: Owasso OK
Originally Posted by REDC4CORVETTE
Your seral number on your trans should match you build slip if you are keeping it stock,keep your trans.
The other case could have been over heated and warped the case ,may not have the correct clearences as your trans case.
$550.00 That is hard to believe.Has he ever removed a vett trans?:
The other case could have been over heated and warped the case ,may not have the correct clearences as your trans case.
$550.00 That is hard to believe.Has he ever removed a vett trans?:
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From: Lahaina Hi
Next ? are you just rebuilding the trans because of milage or is something wrong with it?
If no problem with trans I would just go with the new TQ converter.
I know just for the small parts kit and a couple of bands for me it was $250.00.I think for $80.00 he would most likely send out your trans and have it re done.
If no problem with trans I would just go with the new TQ converter.
I know just for the small parts kit and a couple of bands for me it was $250.00.I think for $80.00 he would most likely send out your trans and have it re done.
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From: Owasso OK
Originally Posted by REDC4CORVETTE
Next ? are you just rebuilding the trans because of milage or is something wrong with it?
If no problem with trans I would just go with the new TQ converter.
I know just for the small parts kit and a couple of bands for me it was $250.00.I think for $80.00 he would most likely send out your trans and have it re done.
If no problem with trans I would just go with the new TQ converter.
I know just for the small parts kit and a couple of bands for me it was $250.00.I think for $80.00 he would most likely send out your trans and have it re done.
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Reluctant to shift out of first gear is typical of a sticky governor. Or more commonly, the governor gear "applecoring" Since this is easily checked without removing the trans, I would suggest inspecting it first.
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From: Owasso OK
Originally Posted by Pete K
Reluctant to shift out of first gear is typical of a sticky governor. Or more commonly, the governor gear "applecoring" Since this is easily checked without removing the trans, I would suggest inspecting it first.
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500$ rebulid? where ? who? HOW?
Originally Posted by johnnyzvette
I'm having my tranny rebuilt on my 92 a4....I'm getting a pretty good deal I think....$550 for the rebuild including R&R. My question is that the guy wants to remove my tranny and replace it with one he already has built. Is this a good idea ? are there any differences in the corvette 700R4/4L60 than any another 700R4. I don't want to replace my tranny with a weaker one.
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Originally Posted by johnnyzvette
Please excuse my ignorance pete....where can I find the governor and what does it look like? And how can I tell if it's bad....
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Originally Posted by LT4CompYell
This is just incredibly good info (even if I don't have an auto right now). Thanks guys.
Most people are not up to diving in them because they are said to be so difficult to do. They are tough, but doable.
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From: Lahaina Hi
Also check the TV cable again ,Make sure the cable is so tight that you can play a tune on it,for proper adjustment.
With info above you need to look at the drivers side of the trans.At the rear tail shaft area ,the round thing that covers the govener,will need to be removed.That is where the item you are looking for.When you get to that point I am sure someone on the CF can guide you through it.
With info above you need to look at the drivers side of the trans.At the rear tail shaft area ,the round thing that covers the govener,will need to be removed.That is where the item you are looking for.When you get to that point I am sure someone on the CF can guide you through it.
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From: Owasso OK
Originally Posted by GOFastnFaster
where is this 500$ transmission rebulider located at? I need my 86 done, cant go wrong for that price, wait , somebody said that you get what you pay for......
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$550 is a good deal, and that's about what it SHOULD cost on any transmission of this type. Automatic transmissions on rear wheel drive (non 4x4) vehicles are actually very cheap and not near as difficult as most would think to rebuild. My father in-law and I just rebuilt the tranny on a dodge dakota r/t of mine, and it took about half a day (we didn't have to touch the o/d, it was fine), and it cost me about $250 including a new torque converter, and including paying my father-in-law $50 for his work. If he is charging you $550, he's making at least $250 or so in labor, and i'm sure if he's very good he can get in done in no more than a day. So that's $250 for him for a days work. It's UNREAL the markup some of these mechanics are charging for these rebuilds.
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Originally Posted by C4s&Sooners
$550 is a good deal, and that's about what it SHOULD cost on any transmission of this type. Automatic transmissions on rear wheel drive (non 4x4) vehicles are actually very cheap and not near as difficult as most would think to rebuild. My father in-law and I just rebuilt the tranny on a dodge dakota r/t of mine, and it took about half a day (we didn't have to touch the o/d, it was fine), and it cost me about $250 including a new torque converter, and including paying my father-in-law $50 for his work. If he is charging you $550, he's making at least $250 or so in labor, and i'm sure if he's very good he can get in done in no more than a day. So that's $250 for him for a days work. It's UNREAL the markup some of these mechanics are charging for these rebuilds.