[NE-RokToy]

I have a line on a 1988 corvette tranny to replace my suffering tranny in my '88 Jimmy. The obvious problem is corvette's are 2wd and my truck is 4wd, so I need to change the out put shaft from one to the other. Just wondering if this is as involved as I think, and should I just buy a service manual and rebuild kit while I'm in there?

 

[TK]

I would NOT recommend rebuilding a 700r4 as a beginner- even with a manual. If you do it and succeed first time, you are a stud!

 

[NE-RokToy]

I would NOT recommend rebuilding a 700r4 as a beginner- even with a manual. If you do it and succeed first time, you are a stud!

I have helped rebuild a few old ford FMX trannies, I know alot simpler then a 700r4 but still a good learning experiance.

 

[MattS]

I don't think that is something you want to do! I tried rebuilding a th350 and now all I have is a big box of parts!

So did you ever find the leak?

 

[NE-RokToy]

I don't think that is something you want to do! I tried rebuilding a th350 and now all I have is a big box of parts!

So did you ever find the leak?

where the TC rides it is some how worn out and sloppy, even with the TC all the way engaged it isnt a solid fit you can wiggle the TC. I think I'm gonna buy that one for $200 then have it rebuilt with my output shaft. Gonna cost alot of money I don't have but will have a much better tranny that I can run for a long time.

 

[MattS]

where the TC rides it is some how worn out and sloppy, even with the TC all the way engaged it isnt a solid fit you can wiggle the TC. I think I'm gonna buy that one for $200 then have it rebuilt with my output shaft. Gonna cost alot of money I don't have but will have a much better tranny that I can run for a long time.

I think you could just get yours rebuild for less.

 

[iroc-cj]

I would try it. I've done 2 700r4's from 2wd to 4wd, & im no mechanic. as long as you are not rebuilding it. the last one I did I didn't even remove the pan. It goes pretty easy.

 

[NE-RokToy]

I think you could just get yours rebuild for less.

with the kinda heat produced from a slipping tranny and the amount of driving I did on it I expect damage to internal parts, so i would rather start from a tranny I know is good and needs NO hard parts.

iroc-cj: Any tips to disassemply? Like what are the first steps, I've never helped with the initial tear down

 

[iroc-cj]

Sorry NE-RockToy, The more I thought about it I did have to remove the trans pan to remove the converter lockup solenoid,then you can remove the pump assem. the only other hard part was removing & reinstalling a snap ring which was a bitch. everything comes apart as assemblies. just pay attention to how things come apart so you can reassemble correctly. have fun:flipoff2: