New and need help

NickTransmissions said:

Does that crap actually work?

I have yet to see anything in a bottle that actually fixes the kinds of problems that they claim to fix.

Bandaids on gun shot wounds.

(Disclosure: I didnt watch the video).

Click to expand...

I've been watching him since the beginning of his lsa 3rd Gen build. he's good about showing his mistakes and failures. does do some DIY tranny rebuilds on his LT firebird swap and gmt800. showed what he did wrong. so I'm guessing this is a throw it in, see if it works on a auction truck he picked up that's going to get rebuilt at some point anyways.

i watched it but long ago enough I don't remember the details. I believe he's a diesel machine by trade.

j91z28d1 said:

I've been watching him since the beginning of his lsa 3rd Gen build. he's good about showing his mistakes and failures. does do some DIY tranny rebuilds on his LT firebird swap and gmt800. showed what he did wrong. so I'm guessing this is a throw it in, see if it works on a auction truck he picked up that's going to get rebuilt at some point anyways.

i watched it but long ago enough I don't remember the details. I believe he's a diesel machine by trade.

Click to expand...

His tuner is the guy who tuned my Tahoe.. They're actually friends. If I remember correctly--he's a mechanic for FedEx.

Tonyrodz said:

His tuner is the guy who tuned my Tahoe.. They're actually friends. If I remember correctly--he's a mechanic for FedEx.

Click to expand...

interesting.

good to hear, he comes off at a normal car guy. that FedEx is a good gig up north. I don't think you'll see him tyring to go full time youtube

Welcome to the Forum from NH.

Lots of knowledgeable folks here who freely share their knowledge, experiences, and perspectives. Knowledge is power.

I hope that you will become a participating member in the Forum's discussions.

Pics of the truck, please.

You are already receiving sage advice from the knowledgeable folks on this Forum.

j91z28d1 said:

I've been watching him since the beginning of his lsa 3rd Gen build. he's good about showing his mistakes and failures. does do some DIY tranny rebuilds on his LT firebird swap and gmt800. showed what he did wrong. so I'm guessing this is a throw it in, see if it works on a auction truck he picked up that's going to get rebuilt at some point anyways.

i watched it but long ago enough I don't remember the details. I believe he's a diesel machine by trade.

Click to expand...

I'm sure the content creator is a good presenter who does solid work...My commentary is more about these 'transmission or engine fixes in a bottle' that these companies keep putting out there because people keep buying them...Tore a 4L60E down a month ago where a guy told me he used stop slip thinking it would fix his failing 3-4 clutch...Didn't make a bit of difference, he said.

NickTransmissions said:

I'm sure the content creator is a good presenter who does solid work...My commentary is more about these 'transmission or engine fixes in a bottle' that these companies keep putting out there because people keep buying them...Tore a 4L60E down a month ago where a guy told me he used stop slip thinking it would fix his failing 3-4 clutch...Didn't make a bit of difference, he said.

Click to expand...

Sounds like you are the type of guy who wants to fix what is causing the problem - the best way to look at most problems not just mechanical issues. Some people think that cheap and quick is better way to “fix” problems. Those people sometimes get lucky but 99% of the time they end up spending more money and time learning the lesson of treating symptoms rather than fixing the cause of the symptom.

Just like buying the truck, if you got a “good deal” on that Tahoe maybe you got lucky! Sometimes the good deal is because it needed some work. Every truck, car or boat out there with lots of time and hours needs work lol !

So, are there any recommendations on what company to use for a remaned trans or a good torque converter someone could recommend? Thanks

JBSTAHOE said:

So, are there any recommendations on what company to use for a remaned trans or a good torque converter someone could recommend? Thanks

Click to expand...

local guy is usually the best choice that way if you have any issue's you can just take it to them, I would say do not use the cheapest guy in town as there is usually a reason why it's so cheap (as in cut-corners, etc). if you want a nationwide warranty places like powertrain products and I think jasper also does nationwide, might be a couple other big name brands out there. if you want to save money and just get it going a to b then maybe slap a used one in there from a junkyard. the trick with getting one from a yard is get it from one that was crashed as it was most likely working when it happened.

Doubeleive said:

local guy is usually the best choice that way if you have any issue's you can just take it to them, I would say do not use the cheapest guy in town as there is usually a reason why it's so cheap (as in cut-corners, etc). if you want a nationwide warranty places like powertrain products and I think jasper also does nationwide, might be a couple other big name brands out there. if you want to save money and just get it going a to b then maybe slap a used one in there from a junkyard. the trick with getting one from a yard is get it from one that was crashed as it was most likely working when it happened.

Click to expand...

Thanks for the advice.

Not much you can do to save it at this point. I say keep driving it until it breaks and save up in the meantime.