Tranny Replacement Questions

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Re: Tranny Replacement Questions

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Thanks for posting the play by play on this one. Always helpful to follow in someones footsteps
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Re: Tranny Replacement Questions

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Don't know the procedure of removing a tranny, but make sure you use a transmission jack (or so I've heard)

http://transmissionrepairguy.com/transmission-jack

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Having just completed a trans/tc swap a month ago I will attest to the joys of a tranny jack. I didn't have one. My brother let me use a lift at his shop. I asked "where's the tranny jack?" He said "I gave it to the guy that does all my tranny work." So all by myself I managed the job with a floor jack and an extra couple of ups and downs with the lift. Labor book says nine hours for awd trans swap. It took me twelve.
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"I don't beat my rig-I use it to it's maximum potential"
1994 Safari conversion (sold) and miss'n it!
1999 Safari SLE AWD junked
2003 GMC Safari AWD SLT
cast iron Torsen equipped front diff
S-10 leafs-G80 rear w/3.73’s
2” body lift w/Falken Wildpeak AT’s

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No worries! Its been a long time with this post! I actually think I have a flexplate issue with my new van so may have to deal with the tranny swap all over again!! I had Trouble's Tranny out 3 times due to the first one failing (the original 2009 post) and two TC's. I really don't want to do this, but my ego doesnt wanna pay someone!! I just wish I could confirm flexplate before tearing into it!
Mountain life sports are too fun this time of year here in Truckee, CA, so I may pay someone if its under $500. 8-[
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Re: Tranny Replacement Questions

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You find someone who will do that job for $500.00 you jump on it. The labor rate at my bro's shop is $105 hr. getting it done for five is pretty much half price and you don't get dirty. You're right tho, there's something about doing it yourself
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Had it down to 7 hrs last time!!
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Impressive! Next time I gotta pull a trans I'll call and pay YOU
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Re: Tranny Replacement Questions

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I'm retiring from tranny swaps! :-$ That sounds pretty funny actually.
A local mechanic will do it for $600 labor including freeze plugs and rear main (no leaks but might as well). I just need to bring him the parts. I'll be putting a heavy duty flex plate in so all said and done probably around $750. Still tempted to do it myself... but too much to do instead!
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