1999 4L60E trans rebuild with the PWM

[70BLAZERX2]

It is in my 99 tahoe. 2wd 116,000 miles.i took it to a small shop to get a rebuild..and a new converter.and i drove it 10 miles same thing



I told him it had a shudder in the converter after it was hot and after a long run..when i got home..the trans sounding like marblem in the converter..

I am new to these 4l60e's and never rebuilt one before.. I am going to try it this time.

Now on this new trans you have to remove the bellhousing to get the front pump out and back in without destroying the o-ring seal on the front pump.

he said he never got the bell off and put clutches in it..from o-rielly's and i called there , they cant even get a rebuild kit..

he said the converter was redone..yea with a black primer can from wally world..

also he said wires were touching the pan,he soldered them and shrink wrapped them...yea right not when i took it apart.

also had a new B&M shift kit..with spacer plate..just as i thought..not in there..

He took my money and my shift kit,put a primer paint job on the converter and a new trans filter kit and seals.thats all he did..

sorry about the rant ,but it just isnt right

I got took for 350 bucks..

so i am doing it myself.

anything i need to know about the inside on this thing..I have bits of torrington bearing from the converter all in the clutches.

another thing is there a "dial" to change the torque lockup or overdrive in there? I dont beleve that he said too..

it shifted into overdrive at 40mph.

[bighaas79]

I think i would have raised eyebrows at rebuilding the trans and putting in shift kit and new t.c. for $350. The 4l60e is more involved than say like a 350 or 400, and you need a few specialty tools to take apart and put back together. Unless your really familiar with trannies it may be better to take to a trans shop. If you wanna tackle it I'd say invest in a rebuild manual and go for it.

[70BLAZERX2]

I have the manual downloaded 265 pages..and am waiting for the kit to get here..I am going to do it..

[clinebarger]

Originally Posted by 70BLAZERX2

I have the manual downloaded 265 pages..and am waiting for the kit to get here..I am going to do it..

Dont forget to replace ALL bushings, They are not included in the rebuild kit. A worn front turbine shaft (stator support) bushing can cause TCC shutter.

bighaas79 is giving sound advice, I would recommend rebuilding a TH350 or TH400 before attempting a 700R4/4L60E.

[Transbuilderguy]

alot of DIY firsttimers end up spending more money trying to save money than they would have if they had just taken it to a shop. Not to say it cant be done though be meticulous and study the parts and you can do it.

[70BLAZERX2]

I did it..got done with the rebuild today..installed it and driving it ..does great..

And right at $300 bucks for the kit,fluid and reman converter..

one bearing came apart and got into the 3/4 clutch pack..and wiped the lining off a few clutches..is what happened to it.,That and the bad converter.

hardest thing was getting the planetary and the clutchs all lined up at the same time..I low of shaking and wiggleing and i got it..lol

No more converter shudder

[Pop's C-10]

good deal....i'd love to try my hand @ rebuilding a trans one day..i hate paying folks to do anything...

[clinebarger]

Originally Posted by 70BLAZERX2

I did it..got done with the rebuild today..installed it and driving it ..dont great..

And right at $300 bucks for the kit,fluid and reman converter..

one bearing came apart and got into the 3/4 clutch pack..and wiped the lining off a few clutches..is what happened to it.,That and the bad converter.

hardest thing was getting the planetary and the clutchs all lined up at the same time..I low of shaking and wiggleing and i got it..lol

No more converter shudder

Thats good news. You didnt put bushings in it? Or at least the rear case bushing.

[70BLAZERX2]

The trans is doing fine..no shudder.and shifts just as it should..

I didnt have the bushing installing tools..so i did not do bushings..

I am harry with it..It will get converted to a NV4500 5speed as soon as i find i 98 350 5speed truck thats wrecked for a donor..

This tahoe is also getting a 454SS truck rear end in it too.

[thepenguin99]

Was the guy a CL advertiser? There was a guy near Memphis pulling the same stunt on CL not to long ago.

[bighaas79]

Glad to hear u got er together. clutch packs can make u say a few choice words. lol

[70BLAZERX2]

Originally Posted by thepenguin99

Was the guy a CL advertiser? There was a guy near Memphis pulling the same stunt on CL not to long ago.

yep...i had a 88-98 truck rear end for sale on there..he said i friend of his rebuild's them for 350 with converter..and then when i go there he said he does it..I should have know better...I did it myself..and its doing fine..1,000 miles on it allready..next is a trans temp gauge..just to watch whats going on..

truck has tow package on it. I have right at $2,000 in it..99 tahoe 2wd..117,900 miles on it now..

[tattoed71]

i am an easy going guy, but after i found that the guy did me wrong i would be at his shop

[70BLAZERX2]

Originally Posted by tattoed71

i am an easy going guy, but after i found that the guy did me wrong i would be at his shop

Yep...well he has not contacted me so its up to the court to get me my money back now

I think 3 weeks is fair enough time..dont you?

Trans is doing great..