Ziggy1647545504 Posted June 23, 2011 Report Share Posted June 23, 2011 I have a bad transmission in a really solid truck. I've been looking online at http://www.car-part.com for used trannys, and have come across a few for $500-$600. I'm realtively certain I can handle a trans swap in my driveway, but I've never done it before. Can anyone help me out with a step by step? Transmission shop told me $1500-$1800 to rebuild and I can't afford that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted June 23, 2011 Report Share Posted June 23, 2011 Not a tough job on a 2wd truck. I've got a HF tranny jack if you need to borrow one... EDIt: just realized you're north on cincy. I did a TC/flexplate replacement on my 82 chevy, it's a straightforward remove and replace job, but with big components...disconnect linkages, lines, and bolts, move exhaust if necessary, drop driveshaft, remove inspection cover to disconnect flex plate bolts, drop old tranny, reverse to reinstall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziggy1647545504 Posted June 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2011 Figured that'd be the case, just a little intimidating being major components, you know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboNova Posted June 23, 2011 Report Share Posted June 23, 2011 My 1500 I sold had a bad trans when I bought it, those trucks are notorious for that. I found one from a roll over being parted for 250 that claimed to have been rebuilt it was a very simple job Take out torque converter bolts Drop exhaust Remove starter Remove driveshaft Remove trans crossmember and support trans with a jack Disconnect linkage at trans Remove bellhousing bolts Remove transmission With hand tools you could easily do this on your back in a day. Change the fluid and filter and be on your way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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