There goes the tranny.
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There goes the tranny.
Have cruise control on going to work this morning and the rpms slid up to 4000. thinking right off the bat that's not right. put it in 3rd and still slipping. Put it into 2nd and finally have a gear. Checked the fluid at the nearest gas station. Low, black, metal filliments in it. So after alot of cursing and anger figure I lost 3rd and O/D on the 4L60e in my 96.
So what's the best thing to do. Rebuild, get a new one or swap 6 speed?
My day is f**kin ruined.
SOB!
So what's the best thing to do. Rebuild, get a new one or swap 6 speed?
My day is f**kin ruined.
SOB!
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From: Gaithersburg MD A member since 2007 but then the computer crashed and then the car crash loss of memory X 2
Have cruise control on going to work this morning and the rpms slid up to 4000. thinking right off the bat that's not right. put it in 3rd and still slipping. Put it into 2nd and finally have a gear. Checked the fluid at the nearest gas station. Low, black, metal filliments in it. So after alot of cursing and anger figure I lost 3rd and O/D on the 4L60e in my 96.
So what's the best thing to do. Rebuild, get a new one or swap 6 speed?
My day is f**kin ruined.
SOB!
So what's the best thing to do. Rebuild, get a new one or swap 6 speed?
My day is f**kin ruined.
SOB!
Just wait till you get the tranny rebuilt and the shift kit installed. You're gonna need duct tape to stop the corners of your mouth from pointing upward. Use your original trans for the rebuild not a swap. Keep it original. If you're going to do 3 & 4 why not do the others while you're at it. It's already open and no more labor or just very little to do the whole thing. Might want to check out HD clutches also.
Get a good rebuilder check with local vette mechanics or dealers.
Get a warranty both time(months) and Horsepower.
Mine when done 6 years ago had 1 year parts and labor and 600 HP guarantee.
Last edited by larry93lt1; Aug 23, 2010 at 03:01 PM.
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St. Jude Donor '10
Have cruise control on going to work this morning and the rpms slid up to 4000. thinking right off the bat that's not right. put it in 3rd and still slipping. Put it into 2nd and finally have a gear. Checked the fluid at the nearest gas station. Low, black, metal filliments in it. So after alot of cursing and anger figure I lost 3rd and O/D on the 4L60e in my 96.
So what's the best thing to do. Rebuild, get a new one or swap 6 speed?
My day is f**kin ruined.
SOB!
So what's the best thing to do. Rebuild, get a new one or swap 6 speed?
My day is f**kin ruined.
SOB!
Last edited by Lemme; Aug 24, 2010 at 08:22 AM.
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Except go with a higher stall. 2800rpm or so
I blew a sprag up in my tranny, having it rebuilt (the right way) and adding the stall ended up being 2 of the best things i've ever done to my car.
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Sounds good. Where do I get the shift kit and the high stall? Got any good links?
Transgo or B&M for shift kit?
All this over time will pay off at work.
How much does all of this usually run? I know tranny work can be a nightmare on the wallet.
Transgo or B&M for shift kit?
All this over time will pay off at work.
How much does all of this usually run? I know tranny work can be a nightmare on the wallet.
Last edited by Untame-d; Aug 23, 2010 at 05:43 PM.
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From: Perth Western Australia
St. Jude Donor '10
Work Performed
CLUB MECHANIC (Labour @ $45.00/hr - $350.00)
Remove /Replace Turbo 700
Flush trans lines & cooler
Straighten X frame (convertible bracing)
TRANS SPECIALIST (Parts & Labour - $3500.00)
T700 Rebuild 4 speed Auto Trans - Extra components
Z pack clutchs, Brute sun gear shell, Heavy duty boost valve
Heavy duty servo, Drilled steel pistons, Stage 2 separator plate
Stage 2 shift kit , 2500 stall convertor ,12 Lts Dextron 3
Total $3850.00
PS: Pete K on the forum is the one to talk to.
Last edited by Lemme; Sep 26, 2010 at 09:36 AM.
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Drifting
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i was thiking a newer unit like a 4l60e, with all improvements over the years since first introduction in early 80's as th 700r4,it was a reliable and good unit,a lot of 700r4 run great after 25 years of vette guys abuse...i can't belive your relatively fresh unit may fault in 14 years...damn hope you on the road soon
Drifting
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Well here is a copy of my invoice in aussie dollars (Nothing is cheap here)
Work Performed
Remove /Replace Turbo 700
Flush trans lines & cooler
Straighten X frame
Parts
T700 Rebuild 4 speed Auto Trans - Extra components
Z pack clutchs, Brute sun gear shell, Heavy duty boost valve
Heavy duty servo, Drilled steel pistons, Stage 2 separator plate
Stage 2 shift kit , 2500 stall convertor ,12 Lts Dextron 3 $3500.00
Labour @ $45.00/hr $350.00
Total $3850.00
PS: Pete K on the forum is the one to talk to.
Work Performed
Remove /Replace Turbo 700
Flush trans lines & cooler
Straighten X frame
Parts
T700 Rebuild 4 speed Auto Trans - Extra components
Z pack clutchs, Brute sun gear shell, Heavy duty boost valve
Heavy duty servo, Drilled steel pistons, Stage 2 separator plate
Stage 2 shift kit , 2500 stall convertor ,12 Lts Dextron 3 $3500.00
Labour @ $45.00/hr $350.00
Total $3850.00
PS: Pete K on the forum is the one to talk to.
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From: Merritt Ils Fl
Drifting
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St. Jude Donor '10
The $3500 was for parts and labour for the trans specialist to do the rebuild.
Hope this clarifies.
Drifting
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Sorry, I should have been more specific. As I was dealing with my club mechanic the $350 was for him to remove the tranny, deliver it to the transmission specialist, pick it up from the transmission specialist and then reinstall and test.
The $3500 was for parts and labour for the trans specialist to do the rebuild.
Hope this clarifies.
The $3500 was for parts and labour for the trans specialist to do the rebuild.
Hope this clarifies.
australian $3850= € 2740...things arent cheap here too
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$3500 is more than half the value of the car according to the C4 values that are posted here. Sure would suck to spend that much on a tranny rebuild, then someone wrecks into it not long after. All that money on the tranny rebuild would then be gone.
Drifting
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that's is true in Australia where GM is a national brand and you can find parts everywhere at any GM dealer,think about in Europe where GM and old Corvette are exotic car...btw when you'r moved by passion everything make sense...
Drifting
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From: Perth Western Australia
St. Jude Donor '10
Perth is a very remote part of the world. Cars in Perth are more expensive than on the east coast of Australia due to the remoteness. An original condition pre 90 C4 in Perth costs about $20K.
As we have a strong mining economy in Western Australia mechanics command big money. They are the richest people around. The guy with the best vette in our club (z06) has his own bobcat business for instance.
The last time I went to a dealer was for a tranny problem on my Ford SUV. They wanted $5000 just to remove the tranny from the vehicle to work out why the "check trans" light had come on on the dash! Instead I went to the local Chrysler dealer and traded it for a new turbo diesel jeep. Took the jeep for its first warranty service to just change the oil and the dealer charged $400!
So all in all the corvette is very economical compared with these new cars and hopefully hold their value better. A lot of fun and street cred too.
As we have a strong mining economy in Western Australia mechanics command big money. They are the richest people around. The guy with the best vette in our club (z06) has his own bobcat business for instance.
The last time I went to a dealer was for a tranny problem on my Ford SUV. They wanted $5000 just to remove the tranny from the vehicle to work out why the "check trans" light had come on on the dash! Instead I went to the local Chrysler dealer and traded it for a new turbo diesel jeep. Took the jeep for its first warranty service to just change the oil and the dealer charged $400!
So all in all the corvette is very economical compared with these new cars and hopefully hold their value better. A lot of fun and street cred too.