700-R4 removal
Drifting
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 1,257
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From: North Carolina
What do you consider your skill level....???
In high school I pulled one... it wasn't bad... fun actually, learning exp.
Since then I've done 3 700R4's.... the Th350 in my Chevelle.... An Isuzu (don't ask) 5 speed... Jeep,... and a ford explorer trans which fought me but wasn't all that bad.
Wow thats actaully alot of transmissions!!
I have a motorcycle stand. This made it so easy to remove the trans it was almost humurous. who would have thought. Do a search like they said, pleanty of info.
The only thing you want to watch out for is seating the coverter... the rest is all lossening bolts and muscle.
Good Luck!
DG
In high school I pulled one... it wasn't bad... fun actually, learning exp.
Since then I've done 3 700R4's.... the Th350 in my Chevelle.... An Isuzu (don't ask) 5 speed... Jeep,... and a ford explorer trans which fought me but wasn't all that bad.
Wow thats actaully alot of transmissions!!
I have a motorcycle stand. This made it so easy to remove the trans it was almost humurous. who would have thought. Do a search like they said, pleanty of info.
The only thing you want to watch out for is seating the coverter... the rest is all lossening bolts and muscle.
Good Luck!
DG
Le Mans Master
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 8,077
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From: Scarborough ONTARIO
Sorry Danspeed my skill level is low practical wise, in theory i had a lot, but since my transmission has been replaced 4 times so i said if u have tools and a weekend and somebody to help u, its not bad.
I had a spare transmission which i sold to a Forum member and darn he installed the same day he bought from me, i said wow thats pretty quick.
Pro
Joined: Sep 2001
Posts: 744
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From: Homestead Florida
Weh2000c5, It's great that you can do that job at any age, but under cement blocks that you recommend, unless I am missing something, you are probably lucky to make it to the next job as those things can easily, and unpredictably crumble when the weight transfers while you are under the car. Don't mean to come across as condescending. Not fun to be under a car when the weight shifts...I am sure most of us here have been there and done that, pushing on a scissor or hydraulic jack as the weight started shifting rearward so it didn't fall over...the thought of the only backup being a cement block is scary.
Definitely the first order of business here is to make sure the car is properly and safely supported with good jack stands, and I always like to place an inflated tire/rim under the car to give me just enough clearance for my head, ...just in case....you never know.
cheers.
sam
Definitely the first order of business here is to make sure the car is properly and safely supported with good jack stands, and I always like to place an inflated tire/rim under the car to give me just enough clearance for my head, ...just in case....you never know.
cheers.
sam
Last edited by torchred96; Apr 15, 2007 at 09:47 PM.
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Oct 2000
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From: Heidelberg PA
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I took my 700r4 out 4 times 2 years ago and I loosened the rear bolts on the C beam but did NOT remove it. If you can find, borrow, or buy - get a tranny jack. It is worth it's weight in gold when removing & installing the tranny.
Safety Car
Joined: Apr 2004
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From: Lahaina Hi
I have had my 86 700r4 out 18 times in the last 2 years and my 94 out 4 times in the last 2 years.
My 700 is manuel valve body but I still always break something.I am running 10.10 at a 134 mph .Maybe I have the wrong builder.
Race Director
Joined: Dec 2000
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From: El Paso Texas
It can be done on 4 jack stands. I highly recommend at least 6 ton stands for stability. I did mine solo with a small Harbor Freight transmission jack ($49) in less than 3 hours at a leisurely pace. If you've never pulled a transmission, an experienced helper would be a good idea.
Even if you can put the car on a lift, have either a transmission jack or at least one strong helper. The 700R4 is kind of a heavy puppy.
Don't forget to remove your distributor cap prior to doing the job, or when the engine tilts back, it will break.
Other than that, drain the transmission, remove exhaust system, remove the C brace and drive shaft, support transmission with the jack, disconnect shifter cable, disconnect wiring, disconnect cooler lines, remove 3 torque converter bolts, remove dipstick, support engine and remove 6 bell housing bolts (Looooonnnngg extensions needed for top two), separate transmission from engine, and down she comes. Installation is reverse of removal.
Be careful and happy wrenching.
Even if you can put the car on a lift, have either a transmission jack or at least one strong helper. The 700R4 is kind of a heavy puppy.
Don't forget to remove your distributor cap prior to doing the job, or when the engine tilts back, it will break.
Other than that, drain the transmission, remove exhaust system, remove the C brace and drive shaft, support transmission with the jack, disconnect shifter cable, disconnect wiring, disconnect cooler lines, remove 3 torque converter bolts, remove dipstick, support engine and remove 6 bell housing bolts (Looooonnnngg extensions needed for top two), separate transmission from engine, and down she comes. Installation is reverse of removal.
Be careful and happy wrenching.
Race Director
Joined: Dec 2000
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From: El Paso Texas
Oh....and don't forget to wear goggles or some kind of eye protection working under the car. Lot's of mother earth has found it's way under your car and resided there for some time....eagerly awaiting it's opportunity to jettison itself and land in your eyeball. Don't ask.
Incidentally....a word on cinder blocks and the like. DO NOT get under a car supported by bricks or cinder blocks. These can explode suddenly and the car will fall on you. Not good. Buy good jack stands and use them correctly.
Owning a Corvette is no fun if you're too dead to drive it.
Incidentally....a word on cinder blocks and the like. DO NOT get under a car supported by bricks or cinder blocks. These can explode suddenly and the car will fall on you. Not good. Buy good jack stands and use them correctly.
Owning a Corvette is no fun if you're too dead to drive it.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Oct 2000
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From: Heidelberg PA
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Not to high jack your thread but how is the Rossler700r4 holding up?
I have had my 86 700r4 out 18 times in the last 2 years and my 94 out 4 times in the last 2 years.
My 700 is manuel valve body but I still always break something.I am running 10.10 at a 134 mph .Maybe I have the wrong builder.
I have had my 86 700r4 out 18 times in the last 2 years and my 94 out 4 times in the last 2 years.
My 700 is manuel valve body but I still always break something.I am running 10.10 at a 134 mph .Maybe I have the wrong builder.
Rossler does not believe in manual valve bodies, he said, get in, put it in drive & go. Not sure if the 2-step I put in at the same time helps as well.
I definately recommend him!!!!!!!!!!!
Racer
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 470
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From: Kingwood TX
I used aged blocks , cores up . Green blocks , cores out , are dangerous . I hit them with a hammer , if they ring & don't have a thud sound they are strong , no hidden cracks . I also had back up blocking . I appreciate your warning as I should have been more explicit about my shoring up of the car.
I also place a section of corregated box down with a piece of old carpet on top under the car for comfort. It's doable , but use a lot of common sense when jacking the car & supporting it properly before you crawl under it.
I also place a section of corregated box down with a piece of old carpet on top under the car for comfort. It's doable , but use a lot of common sense when jacking the car & supporting it properly before you crawl under it.
Race Director
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From: El Paso Texas