Chevy/GMC - 4L60E Transmission Replacement

Chevy/GMC - 4L60E Transmission Replacement - Part I

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Жыл бұрын

In this video I bring you along as I swap out the transmission on a customers 2007 GMC Sierra 1500 Classic 4x4. I am installing a @Jasper Engines & Transmissions reman unit. So come along for this multi part series.
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@SouthMainAuto Жыл бұрын

For some reason I wasn't to chatty in this video 🤷‍♂Must be after replacing your 569th GM truck transmission you just don't have a lot to say. I think the next one I may talk more 😁 My two most used guns: *-Astro Pneumatic Tool 1828 ONYX 3/8" Nano Impact Wrench v2 - 500ft/lb:* amzn.to/3fEScEY *-Astro Pneumatic Tool 1822 ONYX 1/2" Nano Impact Wrench v2 - 500ft/lb:* amzn.to/3fLijtK

@markmichlewicz5141 Жыл бұрын

I have both and use them daily as a trans tech.

@jdjd962 Жыл бұрын

Was thinking it was an asmr tranny job or you got your teeth wrenched on... onward and upward either way... till the next one...

@yotajeff68 Жыл бұрын

It was like watching those guys that go camping alone in the snow and don't say anything the whole video

@davidkettell5726 Жыл бұрын

I agree Eric ,any automatic transmission that does not last at a minimum of 50k miles needs to be redesigned.

@frankmuschetto3385 Жыл бұрын

NTW - enjoyed watching a pro at work. And, admittedly, could hear your comments and witty remarks in my mind.

@Spector_NS5_RD Жыл бұрын

The 4L60/65E kept a lot of mechanics busy. 4 neutrals and a reverse. GM's finest gem.

@samsquires2877 Жыл бұрын

Still better then a 6L80 and 6L90.

@tahoemike3437 Жыл бұрын

Thier not to bad of a transmission. People just overheat them and never change the fluid. Then they have the “I know a guy who can do it cheaper” rebuild it. And losing reverse is usually user error not letting the transmission engage reverse before accelerating.

@scrappy7571 Жыл бұрын

@@samsquires2877 Those turds make the 700/4L60 look bullet proof.

@lenbigdog2476 Жыл бұрын

mine has 245,000 in my 2003 chevy avalanche it's better then any new tansmission these new trucks come in in any brands out there

@Spector_NS5_RD Жыл бұрын

@Perseus1275 GM renamed the 700R4 in 1989 or 1990 to the 4L60. Still a 700R4 just with a different name. Both have a TV cable and a mechanical governor. Not a 100% on that but pretty sure.

@SorryGuys-eighty-8 Жыл бұрын

When I was 30 years old I would grab the transfer case like that and set it on the floor. Now I'm 53 and I'm like "Can I get a hand with this transfer case ?" Really sucks getting old....

@scrappy7571 Жыл бұрын

I got 10 yrs on you, let me tell ya...Your going to wish you were 53 in 10 yrs lol

@SorryGuys-eighty-8 Жыл бұрын

@@scrappy7571 Much respect to you sir. I don't think my body will last another ten years...👍

@budthechud3408 3 ай бұрын

Darn tootin!!!

@dennisgundlach87 Жыл бұрын

I was wondering how well that fluid film worked, looks really good under there

@retiredchief7469 Жыл бұрын

I’m, like you, also impressed with how well preserved the undercarriage looked. This video should be sponsored by fluid film.

@MRosati5000 Жыл бұрын

That's better than undercoatings that can trap moisture.. I hate rust.. this is the new way!

@deanmckee1385 Жыл бұрын

It works great. I use it here in pa

@chrisfreemesser5707 Жыл бұрын

Zero doubt my car would be at Wilburt's by now if I hadn't started Fluid Film'ing it some years back

@JoseJimeniz Жыл бұрын

That must be a southern truck; that thing is damned near immaculate. And it's a 2007? Gawd-dayum.

@akersjon278 Жыл бұрын

The good old Fluid Film seems to have done a great job keeping this Chevy from crossing over to "the crusty side". Lanolin for the win! 👍😁

@alextipple8650 Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately no one around my area uses it

@jmaxim80 Жыл бұрын

I love the stuff I live in michigan and we have the salt too and I've sprayed them for the last 5 or 6 years and it's worth every penny. I just bought the equipment and do it myself it is a little messy but not bad, takes about an hour and your good for another year.

@00taohio85 Жыл бұрын

No fluid film in northeast Ohio i get Silverado Krowned every year. Seems to be working.

@shawncooper754 Жыл бұрын

Buy 8 cans and do it yourself or spend for the pail and applicator

@jamespearce7954 Жыл бұрын

One thing is certain Eric, this video is not boring. Thanks for your efforts to bring us along and show us how a professional does it.

@RagnarokCo Жыл бұрын

This video is great but it's no where near as good as a brake change video.

@eltonyancey6426 Жыл бұрын

Enjoyed every minute.Thanks

@hynestimothy411 Жыл бұрын

That underside looks phenomenal, that fluid film works great

@moosemobileautorepair Жыл бұрын

That truck is in immaculate condition. Where is the rust!!!??? The good ol' 4L60E transmission. Nice job. This is a rare classic SMA video for sure. Keep it up Eric!😎

@rider547 Жыл бұрын

Living proof that fluidfilm works! Thanks for the video!

@Ballsy_ Жыл бұрын

feel like eric is the final boss in the mechanic tier list. can watch this man all day i dont even know how to change my own oil

@elcheapo5302 Жыл бұрын

Looks like the Fluid Film kept that truck alive long enough to wear out a transmission, despite the PRNY's best efforts. Looks great under there.

@johndesaavedra1040 Жыл бұрын

I haven't installed a GM transmission in years, but I still have my collection of long extensions for that top bellhousing bolts at ready. Thanks for the memory.

@hahaha12345678993 Жыл бұрын

hey eric, thanks for making these, believe it or not I use your videos as a getaway from my daily life and the added knowledge i learn along the way helps alot as well

@dizzy_derps Жыл бұрын

Same. I don't even own a car at the moment and like to watch his videos. Maybe I'll pick something that'll help me next time I do own a vehicle.

@TheKoderius Жыл бұрын

Same here

@KD0LRG Жыл бұрын

When your trans fluid looks like a Kia oil change you know she's done.

@pandeomonia Жыл бұрын

The comment of the fluid film made me take a more critical look at the underbelly of this guy, and boy howdy it really is a night and day difference compared to some of the previous cars that've rolled through your shop that were falling apart with rust.

@chrisfreemesser5707 Жыл бұрын

Kudos to the owner of the truck for taking such good care of it. Taking this thing apart must be like a vacation for ya Eric...it's Rainman levels of easy 🤣

@Ponyo3816 Жыл бұрын

How is that underbody so perfect? WOW.

@johno9163 Жыл бұрын

Boring...never! Every video from Mr. O only increases my respect for his ability. Something fascinating about watching a skilled professional display his abilities. Another great video and can hardly wait for part 2 and possibly part 3.

@RHD360 Жыл бұрын

Indexing the driveshaft, very nice.

@whatsnewonthemountain Жыл бұрын

I worked at a 4WD shop in the San Joaquin valley in CA in the 1980s. During cotton picking season we would have turbo 400 transmissions and converters lined up and ready to go because the farmers would try to tow their huge overloaded cotton trailers to the gin and puke their transmissions. In and out in 3 hours or less after digging out a ton of dirt from under the truck.

@danielcloutier1861 Ай бұрын

I didn't think a 4×4 could pull a tractor. Wow.

@ahmadghosheh3104 Жыл бұрын

Man, you make look easy. I bet this truck belongs to a customer that lives somewhere south, way south, maybe a subscriber, lol. Clean, no rust anywhere.

@sartoaj Жыл бұрын

That's gotta be one of the cleanest GMT800's I've seen in awhile!

@larrysteele2609 Жыл бұрын

It bring back the days when change I change transmission back in late seventies and early eighties

@rogerbreier6376 Жыл бұрын

Any time I thought my job sucked I just have to watch SMAR . WOW you are a hard worker.

@stevenm3141 Жыл бұрын

Never boring always keeping up with the moments of joyous disassembly and then replacement! It's good for the heart and soul to see so much peaceful rhythm in the shop.

@richardcourtenay8114 Жыл бұрын

Re my previous post, I live in Australia where we used to have the GM (Holden) Commadore. I had 2 of these with the 3.8 litre engine and the same gl60e tranny. A lot of owners had to have rebuilds after about 200,000 km. I knew about this so made sure the fluid was changed every 30,000km and flushed every 60.000. Both station wagons loaded with tools of trade did 500,000km with no transmission problems whatsoever and engine oil change every 6000km.

@brentowen9480 Жыл бұрын

Free tip Tuesday, if you "suck" out the trans fluid before you remove the pan-less fluid leaks, and the pan will be lighter...it's my step 1 as the batt cables get removed and whatever else up top...

@rackernack8186 Жыл бұрын

Great video! Always a treat to watch you repair vehicles chatty or not... 🙂

@JOne0442 Жыл бұрын

I know that smell, like Lynyrd Skynyrd says " ohh that smell" Thanks for the video. God bless the O family.

@bearnay7348 Жыл бұрын

Hey Eric thanks For making my day a little bit brighter I love watching you do stuff.

@trotva Жыл бұрын

Great job. Take as many videos as you want. We will watch them all......Be safe

@brandoncoyner7370 Жыл бұрын

Love the awkward segues to the Facebook, Insty, and Patreon… CLASSIC! 😂

@rmB5blue Жыл бұрын

Just got off work and a new SMA video 🤗 happy very happy!!! Thanks Big E!

@GeekBoyMN Жыл бұрын

After moving to Minnesota and owning a 96 Rusty Ranger that was here its whole life plus seeing all the rusty crusty stuff you work on daily, it was definitely different how "clean" this one looks!! Rust free cars is one of the few things I liked about living down south.

@thedevilinthecircuit1414 Жыл бұрын

Good to see you wearing safety gargles on your highballs! I got a blob of sand in one of my eyes many years ago working under a truck, and the trip to the ER made me rethink my approach. I was very lucky to have no permanent damage. Rock on, Eric O!

@warpigs3379 Жыл бұрын

Much respect how quick, clean and efficient you do your work. Thank you for these videos, helps me a lot and saves me money by working on my own truck. Can't wait for more.

@maddawg69 Жыл бұрын

This channel is awesome. I really enjoy the content, Eric. You have increased my mechanical knowledge base drastically.

@NOELTM Жыл бұрын

Thanks for allowing us to follow you along with this one. I can just imagine the time it takes to edit/assemble all of this - on top of the day job!

@jeromy742 Жыл бұрын

A true testament to fluid film that does not look like a NY truck let alone of of its “vintage”

@mikeaho4143 Жыл бұрын

Love that nuts and bolts stuff. I don't do transmissions at my shop so it's great to see the process anyway. Thanks for sharing and patiently waiting for Part 2 and or Part 3.

@steveblake8766 Жыл бұрын

I love those two sounds the best. The torch lighting off and the air hammer.

@iaov Жыл бұрын

Once again I got tired just watching you work... thanks Eric!!

@DIYDaveOK Жыл бұрын

Hey it's been a while since we had a big two-parter engine/tranny replacement!!!! Love it!! Thanks, Eric!! Always appreciate your videos!

@Brakemsn5606 Жыл бұрын

You have entered the twilight zone with this 1 being clean...... cant believe it's not falling apart

@AntonioClaudioMichael Жыл бұрын

Look forward to part 2 Lots of progress in this video Eric O @South Main Auto Repair LLC

@richardluce775 Жыл бұрын

Had the “pleasure” of changing out a 4L80 in friends plow truck on the ground. Northern Mn rust bucket, such a treat.

@timothyoneill3154 Жыл бұрын

I always love the "If I could do it, you could do it" part. I don't think I'm going to roll around in my driveway for this job! :)

@JeffBreyer Жыл бұрын

You'd almost think Eric has done this once before... Nice work!

@paulmessier3371 Жыл бұрын

Eric it looks so easy when you do that cuz you have all the right tools I did many transmissions on the ground and it was a pain but it still got done keep up the good work we like watching you here take care

@jefferywarburton2116 Жыл бұрын

Some days stuff just gotta get done. thanks for filming.

@cal4625 Жыл бұрын

You make it look so easy. Thanks for the video!

@robertneal1732 Жыл бұрын

Truly a highly intelligent and respectable mechanic. Those are rare nowadays. Always a good video being put out regardless what you’re doing. Really appreciate the knowledge transfer! Thanks Mr. O!

@tracydiller9378 Жыл бұрын

No boring or stupid video here or any of your videos Eric top notch.Can't wait for Part 2 and maybe 3.

@Mizman76 Жыл бұрын

What a time for this video. Just told today I need my 3rd tranny in my 09 silverado. Had a 2000 silverado with 280,000 original engine, tranny,transfer case, even wheel bearings! parked it and bought an 09. Worst mistake I've ever made. The AFM/lifter issues and the tranny issues. This thing has swore me off anything GM ever again.

@AcidDeathRitual Жыл бұрын

Pretty much all 06/07 to 12 GM is trash. It was the bailout years after all. Later stuff is kinda better, but Ford has been reasonably consistent. These days I'd worry more about not paying through the nose vs brand loyalty, unless of course it's a known stinker.

@oscarjones5773 Жыл бұрын

Probably one of my favorite KZfaq videos. Not only my favorite channel

@scottnusser6232 Жыл бұрын

It's amazing how heavy that transfer case will get in 20 more years. I used to be able to man handle them just like that too! Now l need help. Oh to be young again!

@SouthMainAuto Жыл бұрын

The only way about 80 lb. What are you 70? Lol just kidding

@trevorjarvis3050 Жыл бұрын

@@SouthMainAuto flatbacked three of them with my old man… he’d pick it, plop it on my chest and kick push the creeper I was laying on under the truck.. laughing his @$$ off. He’d run around to the other side with bolts and call me a 🐱if I didn’t have it in place and he had to help lift and finagle it in. It’s hard to lift when you’re laughing! God I miss him. Sorry, watchin this video brought back some good memories.

@edthompsom9368 Жыл бұрын

Love these videos....picturing how this job will be lying on my back on my garage floor.

@mazzg1966 Жыл бұрын

Good stuff...thanks Mr. O....We don't give a toot if you are chatty or not...we enjoy watching the pro do it the right way! Looking forward to the next segment

@wallingj68 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for another great video. Sometimes the work speaks for itself. For instance, I was watching an older video of yours yesterday regarding replacing a front wheel bearing on a Ford Escapay, and decided it wasn't a job that I could do here at home and to leave it to the professionals.

@RJon2006 Жыл бұрын

Cleanest truck I’ve seen on the channel. Fluid film did its job! Wish they was my truck.

@billnone3173 Жыл бұрын

Just did a 4l60E about 6 months ago... glad you are having as much fun as I did. LOL!!!

@shedworks3196 Жыл бұрын

Proof of concept, film works very clean best advertising out there

@A_Renaissance_Man Жыл бұрын

The last, and I mean the last transmission I ever did was a 1995 Cadillac Fleetwood 4L60E transmission. An absolute nightmare to put a Master Rebuild kit into that monster only to have the owner's girlfriend claim that a snake flew into the window and that was why she ran off the road and wrecked the car. That is a true, real life, story.

@erwinallen2309 Жыл бұрын

Sometimes being chatty makes for a great video but can also cost a little extra time. I think I can say for the most of us that just watching you do your work is great too.We get what your doing and understand how these things work. T?hanks for bringing us along.

@rodneymiddleton9624 Жыл бұрын

Good job so far! I've done lots of them! Thanks Mr. "O"!!

@s.j.5850 Жыл бұрын

It's a pleasure to watch a master technician at work. He makes a difficult job look relatively easy.

@williamwales6619 Жыл бұрын

The master at work. Roll on Part 2

@elusive_edification Жыл бұрын

Nice to see you working on a vehicle I’m intimately familiar with. Now I need a lift! 😄

@derekighpeake8062 Жыл бұрын

This is awesome, I usually do one of those in a day, but I have the transmission waiting, I find that the transmission in Chevys are much easier to change than almost anything else, the only hard bolt is the Bell bolt on top, thank you for sharing, always a pleasure to watch, and the amount of knowledge I have learned about wiring from you has been immersible. Thank you so much, I wish you were my shop teacher in highschool.

@grahamcooper3399 Жыл бұрын

I, like a lot of people, watch your videos Eric to unwind, take my mind off what I'm doing and just enjoy watching a master at work. I will say this, you patience level absolutely blows my mind. With all the noise and distractions (door dinger, telephone, cellphone), I would go completely bonkers. This video just demonstrates your methods for doing stuff without explaining it. After watching literally every video you've put out (that I'm aware of), I am constantly blown away that you know where all the nuts and bolts and wires and screws all go to go back together... Either that or you've got some wicked video editing skills :) Thanks for bringing us along!

@chubbysumo2230 Жыл бұрын

this truck is really clean for the year. the transfer case looks almost new.

@highwayman1218 Жыл бұрын

👍 Gotta admit, watching this, I don't miss wrenching for a living anymore. Though always wrenching on my own terms the last 20 years for family and friends. So far, so good on my 02 Z71.... I keep up and the maintenance, but don't put a whole lotta faith on the trans. Nice to see the formula. Keep up the good work!

@billwalker66 Жыл бұрын

I just did this same job last week , really impressive to see you lift the transfer case out by hand

@lamontgray6015 Жыл бұрын

Happy your stil making videos brother

@scottjanoso4475 7 ай бұрын

It’s all about the tools and the right equipment. You can easily forget how heavy this stuff is. The mastery of all the tools needed in hand and the right size is a work of art. Well done making it look easy. Sign of a professional!

@ronaldjohnson1474 Жыл бұрын

I see Milw..... everywhere on KZfaq. It's refreshing to see you use air tools. I use batteries in the driveway and air in my garage.

@jamesco0329 2 ай бұрын

People that do this professionally, such as yourself, are amazing. Great video to follow along. No bs, just here's how you get it done. Thank you.

@shaneanderson1036 Жыл бұрын

Wow . 🎉 that fluid film certainly works well .

@dickdrone Жыл бұрын

They all look that way in California, minus the fluid!😂

@billysmith6131 Жыл бұрын

OOOOOooooooooooooNICE!!! a long awaited for 2 parter......SWEET!!!!

@JHart-rd3nx Жыл бұрын

I'm glad you made the comment about Fluid Film, I'm about to have my 22 Equinox undercoated with fluid film. My last vehicle a 2005 Cavalier died because of an engine cradle rust through. Thank-you again.

@marcodm Жыл бұрын

Your round South Main Auto logo at the end lines up perfectly in front wheel 👌

@kaafromoz Жыл бұрын

TY Eric, no need to say sorry for not being too chatty mate we see your concentrating hard not to get hurt or create more work for yourself. After so many of those GM transmissions it would be like Deja vu for you. Looking forward to Part 2 mate. Keep Safe Keep Strong 🦘🦘🦘🦘👍👍

@joaquinespinosa2101 Жыл бұрын

Wow. That is amazing. Love two parts. Gives me reason to do nothing. Great job.

@scottjohnson4319 Жыл бұрын

Oh man so jealous watching you with that delicate touch heating those cat bolts so they rattle right off. Need to learn that skill up here in Canada where rust is a member of the family.

@robpeabo509 Жыл бұрын

Great video Eric. I think this is the first underside of a vehicle that has been Fluid Filmed for several years that I have ever seen on your channel or anyone else's for that matter. It really does prolong the life of a vehicle like you said it would. I am so lucky I have never had to contend with a vehicle rusting out, There are places in Australia where they do, though that is mostly on the islands off the main land, or if you do beach driving. Even then, it is nothing like the rust I see on your channel with vehicles that are relatively young, and when compared with Australian cars, your vehicles are practically not long off the show room floor and they are rusted out!

@gregorylewis8471 Жыл бұрын

🤣 "I can do it you can do it" No bloody way Mr. O! There is no way I would attempt what you are doing in this video. You Da Man! 😁 Good luck part II, III, etc.

@simms196 Жыл бұрын

My 2000 Chev Express w 4L60E gave out back in 2020 @ 171k miles. After having it rebuilt she is running strong. These videos are awesome 👍

@johnlenoir1023 Жыл бұрын

Yes I have to agree with the other commenters the underside of that truck seems to look amazing it looks like it's in really good shape that film stuff seems to be really working and ain't nothing boring about pulling the transmission trust me I just got done doing one for my nephew pull the transfer case rebuilt that put it back in then had to pull the transmission out for him to go get it rebuilt later on love the video thank you

@jonnyrockets4756 Жыл бұрын

Just had my 50k fluid and filter change on my 2012 . Hope to never need a replacement. Nice job as usual.

@jackedwards7420 Жыл бұрын

It never ceases to amaze me that mfg's put drains in every part that has fluid except transmissions and differentials !!

@stevenlatham4397 Жыл бұрын

This video made my day because I have to complete this exact task.

@likearockcm Жыл бұрын

He may not have the paper work or whatever you need, but he is a MASTER mechanic in every sense of the word. A pleasure to watch !

@endebtedone Жыл бұрын

you make it look so easy. when I had to replace mine i didn't have a shop to do it in and had to resort to using jack stands and no jack to lift the transmission in or out of the truck. what an absolute pain it was.

@oldbakedpotato Жыл бұрын

It takes a sturdy dude to pull that transfer case by hand. Kudos.

@SouthMainAuto Жыл бұрын

@@jack-in6hz NP205, NP203 do them all day by hand.... One hand on the t-case other hand steading the trans jack.....

@anthonydefreitas6006 Жыл бұрын

@@SouthMainAuto 💪

@x1tekja Жыл бұрын

It's so gratifying to see the torch being put on those exhaust nuts. Also the effects are clearly shown by how the one that didn't get heat put to it wouldn't come loose. After heat.. zipped right out.

@norrisleap6693 Жыл бұрын

outstanding camera work!

@davido5064 Жыл бұрын

Nice and clean underside for a change Eric.

@infin1ty850 Жыл бұрын

I usually don't like "part videos" not with the last few being as long as they have been, I really can't complain. Honestly glad that when you do these they aren't split into several parts just because you are looking to make more money.