4l60E shift kit trouble.
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So I dropped the pan again, and my fluid looks like this. It was fresh fluid about 60-70 miles ago, so I assume whatever I did wrong has burnt/is burning up the clutches, because it shouldn't look like this, right?
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Yeah, that's clutch mud. Well obviously it's going to have to come apart to inspect the clutches. You can do it yourself (big learning curve, but it can be done) or you can get a shop to do it at a price.
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I'm going to read up on upgrading to an 80e, I think. The local guys I've talked to want almost as much for a rebuild as a new/totally rebuilt one.
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I hate hearing people give up on the 4l60 because local builders want too much to do a "special" job they are sure will come back either because the guy is going to beat the snot out of it or they are uncomfortable using the aftermarket parts they are not familiar with....or even know they are needed.
It weighs more, eats more HP, but the 4l80 should give u no worries at all.
It weighs more, eats more HP, but the 4l80 should give u no worries at all.
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I hate hearing people give up on the 4l60 because local builders want too much to do a "special" job they are sure will come back either because the guy is going to beat the snot out of it or they are uncomfortable using the aftermarket parts they are not familiar with....or even know they are needed.
It weighs more, eats more HP, but the 4l80 should give u no worries at all.
It weighs more, eats more HP, but the 4l80 should give u no worries at all.
I appreciate all the help guys, it's been a valuable (and expensive) learning experience for me.
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In hindsight I think this was the 3-4 shift valve in the valve body. Either stuck, or the wrong spring was put in with the shift kit. Interesting to hear what the shop finds out.