crazyelf

iTrader: (21)

I was all excited about getting my car later today with a nice vigilante converter in it!

then this morning I got a call.... the guy doing the work said the tranny fluid was burnt and brown and there is material in the pan, either from the band or clutches. he also said it almost looks like he can see material missing from a band. He suggests holding off on the converter so I dont waste it too and have to send it out to be cleaned if the trans decides to crap out.

He is the "go to" guy around here and I definitely trust his opinion.

the trans still seems to work fine never had a problem, should I go ahead and rebuild it and upgrade?

Jays_SSZ28

iTrader: (2)

How many miles are on it?

crazyelf

iTrader: (21)

car has 98k on it. but he also said the trans appeared to be an earlier year one like it was possibly a junk yard pull out or something.

thatguy383

iTrader: (1)

Have him show you what he's talking about and take it as it is. If he's the 'go to guy' you may choose to stake more of your decision on his reputation

crazyelf

iTrader: (21)

thanks for the advice, Im going to check it out myself pretty soon here.
ive never had a bad thing too say about him and have never heard one bad thing either. he REALLY helps me out a lot and has saved me lots of money. probably enough to cover the price of a new trans lol

dnkynrbk

iTrader: (34)

With that many miles I would go ahead and get another one. Or buy on from a sponser on here. I have known to many people when the their trans goes it takes the converter out.. like the color of your car.

SS SLP2

iTrader: (8)

I would not install a new conv if any question about trans, just me , but I would rebuild or rebuy the trans
my .02' Johnny

crazyelf

iTrader: (21)

well good news is that I should have a built trans in my car next week sometime!! along with the converter I think i will be very happy.

z28_n_tx

iTrader: (7)

Good desicion. Iwas just like you allexcited about getting my stall put in. But I have held off on doing it to save the cash and have the tranny rebuilt. If you don't mind me askin how much your paying for everything?

meine96ws6

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I think it a good thing you got it built. That way you have a clean slate along with some kind of warranty..

Also, you will like how the car is going to drive.. I love the way mine shifts..
Mine ran about 2,200...

PBA

I hear this a lot, that he is the "go to guy" on transmissions. He might be able to build TH350's, TH400's, and Powerglides, but that does not mean he can build a competent 4L60E. Do you have a list of what he is going to do on your transmission? Better to be safe than sorry here on this.