James, I was in the Air Force for 22 years, an Instructor for 20 of them, I have made many lesson plans and gave many lesson, but I have seen a lesson as great as yours, best I have ever seen. I cannot wait to get started on my trans, thank you.
I Hope this guy is still with us. There have been No Posts in the past two years on this Ch. Anyway, thanks for these videos. I've re-build several transmissions and saved a ton of money and time, with these videos for reference! Like he said, get a new torque converter. I always do. My last 4l60e re-build now shifts amazing thanks to you!
From Tasmania Australia, NO SIR ! the pleasure was all mine watching in awe an amazing master at work expertly explaining this detailed process in the most easily understandable and patient way. You should have been a brain surgeon no questions about it. You have done something here no one else can hope to emulate (even though there have been some feeble attempts by others). This is just one of your legacies while being on this rock, you are to be congratulated and comended. Thank you so much for demystifying and enlightening us all regarding the 4L60E. WOW WHAT A TUTORIAL!!
I rebuilt my 4L60E transmission completely using these videos, I made one mistake, lucky it was in the pump. How I did it, I don't know, the transmission wasn't in yet, I found it when i put Torque Converter on to test fit ! But I fixed it. Put transmission in Friday 10.20.23, it runs, Shifts good and Pressure is on mark to specs. For the upgraded parts I used it would have cost me over 3 - 4 Thousand dollars buying it from any rebuilt supplier ! Then as we know, I could have got a 250 pound pile of junk ! This Instructor is the Best I've seen. Using All his videos on this Chevy transmission, I did it, the 1st transmission I built also. Built many Chevy Engines in past, 305, 350, 327 for my Dad's Boat and a 396 for 1969 Chevelle. Never a Transmission! Till now. Thanks for your time doing all these Videos, Free. Your A Great Instructor and you're not Greedy !
Transmission #2 (97 RS Camaro) COMPLETE! I took my time again on my days off to complete this transmission. The shop that rebuilt this thing did a mediocre job. I was talking to a co-worker last night and he told me how much he spent on a transmission. I just smiled and said I just completed my second one! Thanks again!
You are not just a mechanic, but well organized professional professor. Words fail me to comment; however, I have to say it out all that I feel, that is to say, our planet is lucky to have you on its surface. Blessings after blessings ✌️. A mechanic in my country messed up my transmission, but I am going to cleanup his mess by your lessons. You inspired me. What a man you are?!
This series has helped me tremendously with my 4L60-E. The clear and concise instructions were a blessing. On my 2011 4L60-E the VSS is installed on the pump, you forgot to note that in this series. I forgot to install it and had to take everything back out in order to install on it. I have NEVER subscribed to ANY channel, but for all the help your series has done for me I am going to subscribe. Transmission Bench thank you.
Mr. Williams. Thank you so much for your time and dedication you put in your 4l60e rebuild video. I bought 3 different books and there good to have but do not come close to the way dismantle and assemble the transmission. THANK YOU! James Blattner from Killeen TX
I look up videos when I need a reference to fix things, BUT these videos, hands down , were the best instructional vids I have ever come across. Part of it was the detail of each part, the “taking your time” explaining each step but mostly , the instructor is what makes a video great. And you are at the top of your class. Outstanding job! Thank You!
It work it work. I'd repair my 4L60E follow your lesson and it work. No check engine light, full power, soft gear shift, to much power. I'd pay just 300 dollars for the installation of my rebuilt gear box in my Chevrolet Blazer 1995 4x4 truck and... IT WORK!!!. Thanks for de lesson. I did all the work in a small workbench in my apartment. Thanks for all. Best regards.
thanks for the time you spent on this great video series, just completed my first rebuild with my 17 year old son on his 05 tahoe with 245,000 miles , transmission shifts better than new thanks to your special attention to every detail, could not be happier with the results and my son is thrilled at the money he saved on his first vehicle.
Ty for such a good class. I am a female of 74 years n I transformed my ole greenie baby(f150) when the reverse went out I was literally stranded on my farm. No money for a new truck and nobody to escort my to the many places this youngster needed to go. I watched ur video until lesson 10 which had no voice. I guess I figured out what u were doing from my experience with my mechanic father. Again I thank you for such an informative video with such clear and consise words. None of the regular mumbo jumbo trying to make money from me. Keep up the good work. If u do a video on the john deer k46 be sure to let me know as this is my next project.
You are a GREAT INSTRUCTOR ! I know how difficult it is to make Teaching Videos, my Father was sent to Germany to learn from the Manufacturer or Printing Press, he spent 3 weeks learning from them, the made Instructional videos for the crew at CURRENT Greeting card and paper co. In Colorado Springs, Colorado. It wasn't easy. Thanks again for your time & Help for all people working on there transmission !
Amazing...thank you so much.i rebuilt my 4l60e from my blazer following your videos.you taught me a lot and saved my alot of money So again...THANK YOU!!!
35:52 Just want to say thanks for everything you shared, not a lot of knowledgeable people are willing to do this. I’ve spent 7,000 on transmissions over the last few years because I was overwhelmed thinking about trying to tackle it myself. I’ve built many engines and have been a mechanic for many years and you gave me the push I needed to do it. Thank you again
Thank you so much for doing these videos, I followed them step by step and successfully rebuilt my 4L60Ein a 2006 GMC Sierra. The input sprag bearing exploded in my truck causing my transmission to only have reverse and first gears. If I ever have to do this again, I will be buying my kits from you, the kit I got wasn't individually packaged and I had to sort and search for what I needed. Please do put the videos on dvd. I'll buy both the 4L60E and the Ford series even though I don't have a Ford. You never know whats going to end up in your driveway. Thanks again, your videos gave me the confidence to do it myself. Thanks Jody
Probably the single best video series on RU-vid for any vehicle related repair. Outstanding quality. I would definitely undertake this job now and definitely have the confidence to do it well. What was once taboo is now very much understood. Thanks so much Jimmy. Kudos!
Jimmy>>>Thank you so much for the very informative and well made rebuild videos. My two daughters (18 an 16) just finished rebuilding the 4L60E transmission in our '97 Chevy Silverado. The current tranny blew 3-4 at 260,000 miles. Since the truck is so old and has so many miles, we decided to do the rebuild ourselves. Your no-nonsense, slow, deliberate and well thought out videos helped us through a very tough rebuild. Not only did we replace all the frictions and steels, but had to replace the front input housing, front reaction shaft, reverse input drum and pump stator shaft along with a new torque converter. It took us quite a while to do the rebuild since we worked only on one component at a time and wound up having to order parts all the way through the process. We were very meticulous on following you step by step and had no real difficulties. Transmission is back in and we have road tested it with no adverse problems. We are hopeful that we will not have any issues creep up in the next few hundred miles. Thanks again, you saved my daughters truck from the salvage yard or sale. who says girls can't wrench? I know mine can!
Awesome, you are like my father, an engineer from the old school, organized, clean and methodist. But even, a great teacher. I'm ready to start the rebuild my 4l60e from my blazer 1996. My father theres not with me now, but with your videos it's will like how to be with my father part in my project. Thanks for that. I'm from Chile and i not write de english so good. I expect that you read my words good. Best regards.
Thanks James!!! I rebuilt my 97 burb. There's nothing you can't do, but I wouldn't be able to do this withouth this specific series. You're the man. James!
I just wanted to take a minute to thank you guys for putting these up here where everyone can use them. You could have just sent them with rebuild kits, but you didn't. I ordered a rebuild kit elsewhere after seeing someone else's video on how to rebuild a 4l60e, then I stumbled onto your videos, which I used. Transmission is back in the car and working great. I swap cars fairly often, and knowing I can rebuild it myself makes me more likely to take a car with a bad 3-4 clutch pack. If (when) I do, I will be SURE to order the rebuild kit from Transmission Bench.
i cant thank you enough . this was such a learning tool. the only problem i had was that reverse drum seal . i bout never figured that out ,to be honest i put them in upside down the fist time a messed up the center seal but couldnt find the extra so i used th old one and kinda scuffed the outter one but i continued assembly till i got it all together then found the second chance kit .in my mail box .so i pulled the pump and reverse drum out and changed them ,but i almost messed up the new set b4 i got it to go in ,took like 3 hrs to figure out exactly how hard to push ,seems thers a fine line betwwen to hard and not hard enough. i think i got it now . i hope so cause my 84 vette just ate its 700r4.so here i go again. oh , i found my 3/4 cluch probem was a interesting deal i found that whoever assembled it last forced the reverse piston in and cut half the lip off,idk if that had anything to do with it but ,i also found that part of the 3/4 clutches had been spinning around on the ringear and cut grooves in it ,so deep i was affraid to use it and replaced the ring gear . the 3/4 piston seal was a little warn but not as bad as the one in the video. the previous owner used it to tow a band trailer full of band equipment . idk what exactly caused all this but thanks to you .its fixed and works perfectly . i will recomed yall to everyone .thanks again happy customer
You rock, Jimmy. I've rebuilt many engines in 30 years. And, like all engine mechanic types, I was always terrified of transmissions (Removing the pan and seeing that valve body usually scares people right off the bat). My first tranny rebuild was a great success right out of the gate. I watched all your lessons several times, and even during the rebuild on my iphone. I installed a higher performance kit with a 3-4 powerpack and I actually have to look at my tach to see the shifts because they're so smooth. Thanks for saving me $1,000+.
I just finished rebuilding my 4l60e thank you so much! I got your kit and classroom video USB drive and made it so much easier to rebuild it! 5/5 amazing job
I watch videos of all kinds on RU-vid, I cut the cord early and never looked back. With that said, I have probably spent years literally watching content...I mostly go for documentaries and learning content, with some absolute filler (that's a reasonable thing to call it, lol). This video series was the most complete hand-holding on a learning series that I have ever seen, and doubtful that I will see again. I just wanted to say thank you to the instructor, and company that paid for this content to be made. I know some of the funds (hopefully all, and much more) will be recouped through the sales of transmission rebuild kits, but this series (part 1 and part 2) are so complete that ANY PERSON willing and able should be able to finish this rebuild. I am installing my rebuild now, fingers crossed all will work out well. I know if it does not, that it is truly in my hands. Thank you Transmission Bench
Rebuilt a 4l60e with parts from transmission bench, and my 96 chevy z71 is shifting amazing. Thank you! Now, it is time to restore everything else on the truck. This might be the best learning experience in my life.
I just rebuilt my 2007 Chevrolet 4L60E following Jimmy's tutorials and it works again! Fantastic video series and presentation. Never thought I'd attempt this procedure but he made it easy as well as ordering the parts I needed. Highly recommended, thanks Jimmy!
Bravo! An exceptional teaching series on a complicated topic. I've watched the entire series, and I intend to buy your thumb drive. Thanks for such a marvelous tool.
Just finished rebuilding my 4L60E. Thanks to Jimmy my '02 Yukon lives again. Took my time, enjoyed the process, learned so much. Purchase your parts from Tranmission Bench and you get the added benefit of being able to email/call Jimmy if you have any questions or need support. You won't regret it.
Mr. Jimmy himself answered my questions on the phone. I never would have ever thought I would be able to ever rebuild my transmission. But thank you MR. Jimmy . My Camaro is back on the road and it feels awesome to have been able to do it by your videos.
Jimmy you are the man! You took one of the most complex components in the automobile and made is simple as humanly possible, right down to the 16 oz. claw hammer and craftsman screw driver. I am a master ASE certified heavy truck technician - Thank you for reminding me how simple success can be! Like my old boss used to say "K.I.S.S.". Thanks again!
jimmy i just wanted to say thank you very much for saving me roughly $2200.00.i own a 96 shortbed silverado (aka my baby) and a 97 gmc suburban. the transmission went out in the suburban first so i temporarily parked it.i was returning home from work about two weeks ago and the 3-4 clutch pack went bad in my silverado.well i went and got the rebuild kit from our local transtar dealer and setup my laptop in my shop and started the removal.i started your videos one by one til i got to the last one.your step by step all the way to the last step tutorial has prompted me to open a small transmission repair shop in my garage.you helped me save a couple thousand dollars and im going to help others with low cost rebuilds myself.thank you so much for the videos.
Just wanted to say thank you for making the 4l60e rebuild videos. I did everything step by step and now I have my truck back and the transmission is working better than ever. I saved a lot of money doing this and really just wanted to say thanks
60 yr old woman here with some mechanical abilities about to under take my first transmission rebuild. Have to have help to remove it as I have a very poor back so have enlisted a future son in law to help with that. Wanting to make my own spring compression tools as the ones you used in the video but would like them done prior to me starting the disassembly. Could you let me know what the measurements are so I could have them ready before hand.Thanks a bunch.
Probably the most informative video I've ever watched on RU-vid. Thanks James. That was an incredibly good job of making a complex procedure. Sounds simple
Very thankful for your step-by-step tutorial!!! Very informative and easy to follow. My wife and I tackled this project on my 03 Silverado that started having tranny issue and 260k. Slow and steady we got her back together and are prepping for mount and test!!! Keep up it up sir!!!!!
Thank you for these video instructions. You make it so easy to do. I've watched them all and will be pulling my transmission in a 1994 GMC Sierra soon and rebuild it while using your videos for reference. Thank you again!!!
You just walked me through the complete overhaul of my transmission. You are the best!!!!!! You explained everything so clearly. You made me find out that the monster sun shell I purchased did infact need that flat bearing, as well as a different hub assembly to match the bearing. I tore the trans apart and saved myself the grief of this transmission granading if I ever installed it the way I built it! Thank you so much!!
I just rebuilt my 2001 4L60E and could NOT have done it without these amazing videos. I’ll let you know how it shifts in a couple months behind a 4.8L in my 1965 C10. Thank you.
I ordered my deluxe master kit and am foaming at the mouth to get my kit. I'm so excited to do this. I am a "shade tree" mechanic but I've always worked on my own cars. Never been to a mechanic. I'm 37 btw... this will be my first automatic. But with your lessons and how thorough you are I believe it's going to be flawless. I also received my lessons on USB and the 2nd chance kit. Was really surprised to see that you signed it !!! Thank you again and I will keep posting about my 93 gmc burban named Barb ! Great job Jimmy, we need more like you sir.
Best videos on the build. These videos gave me the confidence to try this. I do a lot of work on cars but usually don't touch transmissions. This will be a great skill to add to my repertoire. I'm ordering a kit. Thanks.
This was a great series on the 4L60E. I had done a turbo 400 a few years ago (before RU-vid), so an automatic transmission doesn't intimidate me. With your instruction and identification of each part I was able complete this project with complete confidence that it went together right. Thanks
cant thank you enough for what you are doing for us. Everything I found online in regards to rebuilding this trans told me not to even try to attempt unless I had alot of experience in rebuilds, nonsense!! Thanks to your calm, collective, step by step course my trans is finished and just made its maiden voyage. Not once during this course did i ever feel like I was being talked down to or like an idiot for having to sit here with you..not once,..So if anyone is reading this wondering if this course is worth sitting thru,,the answer is yes!! The question isnt whether or not you should sit here, the question is WHY WOULDNT YOU?..nor more MAACO for me thats for sure..
Now this is a how to video. Thanks a lot for sharing your knowledge it is much appreciated. I am in the process of collecting parts and tools to rebuild a 4r70w in my wife's truck so I will be waiting for those videos for sure. Thanks again.
It is obvious that a great deal of effort went into this. I watched the whole series, and when I have the guts of my clunking and vibrating Envoy's 4L60E in my hands in the next while, I will watch it again, as I fix it. Thanks very much, stellar job.
this video was the best rebuilt Transmissions buy rebuilt mine through all the steps you're the best teacher ever I'm a mechanic fun motor going to the transmission shop ordering parts I know how people that don't know anything about cars feel now transmission talk is way different
i am also a automatic transmission mechanic for a different types of branded cars, i admired u a lot for having this kind of videos, which is helpful to others, hopefully maybe some of this days i will make a videos for rebuilding and overhauling automatic transmission of mercedes benz and bmw.. salute you....
Awesome videos. You are the man!!! I watched the entire series...I'm now ready to rebuild my 4L60E. As soon as i order my parts form TransmissionBench. These videos are why I am buying from you. I have total confidence that i can do it, thanks to you. I just wish you had a video on how to get my transmission out of my 05 Isuzu Ascender (trailblazer), then i would be just as confident about that!!!!!
James thank you for your time, this has been a most informative series. I have watched it from beginning to end, and now feel like I'm ready to tackle my own project a 700R4. I wish you had a video series covering it, but I know since it is a late 700R4 most of it's parts are interchangeable with the early 4L60E. Thank you again sir.
So first off I'd like to say your videos were exactly what I needed to rebuild my 4l60e. I got a monster transmission monster ss kit with shift kit and rebuilt and upgraded the Trans to a 4l65e capable of handling 650 hp. I built a bad ass 6.0 to mate up with her on my 1999 z71. Trans was Rock solid for 3 weeks then on my way home from work it made a huge klunk sound and then drive no longer worked. I had to shift to 3 until that went out then I went to 2 until that went out and then one. I shut it off and waited 5 minutes while I checked the oil with the engine off. Started back up then it drove in any gear but drive for a short while. When I finally got home no gears worked including reverse. I checked the fluid level and it was good and lower then when the engine is off. 5 minutes later I drive it to my shop in 3 and then 2 then 1 shut it off then only needed 1 to get the rest of the way in. I drained the oil and pulled the pan. Everything looks fine except for a silvery mixture of fine ground aluminum in the oil. I think the aluminum clogged the filter but don't know where it all came from. I did everything to spec except for the end shaft play on the tork converter side didn't move up and down to spec. It spun freely so I slapped it in. Had 0 problems until the catastrophic failure. What do you think
Stephen Borsi Hi Stephen. Suspect the torque converter. If on teardown everything looks good, the silver looking particles are coming from a damaged torqe uconverter.
Transmission Bench the torque converter is apparently fine as all the oil coming out of it was clean. It's a high performance converter and a brand new one at that.
This problem is actually quite common. I've seen it many times. The drum flares badly and hits the case. Replace the reverse input drum with a new one. If the fingers on the drive shell look questionable, replace it too. Hope this helps, Jimmy
Thank you for the this wonderful video and your detail instructions on how to. I rebuilt my transmission have not installed it yet I am nervous but i am more confident I did everything you recommended.
Thank you so much for this series!!! Major help and terrific explanation on every part. Now that mine is rebuilt , time to put it in the truck and fingers crossed, it all works.
Thank you Mr. James Williams Today I have learned a very good lesson on how to fix my transmission. I watched the whole series from start to finish and I'm so appreciative of your hard work that went into the lesion. May you have a Truly Blessed Merry Christmas
I have rebuild trans. a long time and I watched you in a complete and I have learned a lot from seeing this. I have a 97 Blazer so now I am going to rebuild it.
