The shop called this morning and he said the tech said it was the trans that is done for.
I asked him about the transfer case and he said he mentioned that to the tech also because he thought it could be the tc but he said he’s never seen in 37 years for the trans not to go in reverse and it ended up being the tc. He said he would remove the tc inspect it and call me back. He said also while it was there it didn’t even want to go back in park
He just called and confirmed that they took the tc out and he said it looks like brand new. He said they were surprised when they opened it up of how clean it supposedly was.
Anyways he said the trans is done for and to rebuild it will cost minimum 1,900 but depending on what other expensive parts they will have to replace in there that it can cost up to 2,500 for rebuild.
If I were to get my own trans wether rebuilt or out of a junkyard he would charge 750.00 labor. I don’t think I wanna go the route of a junkyard trans but is there a trans that you guys recommend? Where to buy the jasper trans mentioned?
Is there anything else that should be replaced while the trans is out? I mentioned to him the rear main seal but he said since it is dry then no need, I do have a small oil leak but not sure where it’s coming from. I had a prior shop check that out and they were sure but they said they would have to clean it all up and run some dye through it.
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Sucks to hear this. I think the rebuild price is high. I have a thread started asking for recommendations for upgraded transmissions, since mine is on the way too. I was looking at these:
https://cahallperformancetrans.com
I’m looking at the performance trans and I think it’s very reasonable @ $1200+ core, etc.. also would need a torque converter.
Most of the responses in my thread were referencing upgrading to a different model transmission, like a 6L80E, which would be great, but I don’t think I’ll be spending that much to convert it. It would also need a separate computer I believe, and more into it than I want to think about. Another option I’m looking into is a 4L70E conversion, which I believe should be almost plug n play. If so that’s a no brainer, as it’s rated quite a bit higher HP / TQ numbers from the factory.
ETA: Just spoke with Cahall and they informed me they would be able to match the strength of the 4L70E into my 4L60E, so no real conversion necessary, just stronger components to get it there. I do not believe this would include the 5 pinion planetaries, so not sure if that would be worth upgrading to the 4L70 or not. More research to do. Also a couple billet parts are recommended, since our trucks weigh so much, so that bumps the cost up. So far though I’m pretty happy with what I’m hearing. I’ve got to figure a rough estimate for my HP when it’s all done, to have an idea what to plan for. May end up with the pro-race, rather than the performance transmission. Significant cost difference.
ETA2: from the Cahall site:
*Any vehicle using any power adder, is over 400 RWHP, is over 4000 LBS, or is using drag radials or slicks MUST be equipped with the additional billet steel output shaft @ $450 and billet input reaction shaft @ $300
