1996 4l60e 3rd gear slipping.

[highspeed]

So my trans started slipping yesterday. 3rd gear only, it seems like. I was coming over a mountain and my trans shifted from 2 to 3rd and then started revving/slipping until 3.5k rpms then seems to pull alittle if I hold it there. Seems like once it shifts to 3rd or OD it slips unless I can kick it down to 2nd then it sticks in 2nd gear until I come to a stop. Happened once yesterday and kind of went away.

Checked my trans fluid and it was on the bottom line of warm. So I added 1 quart, and it still slips.

Slipping also happened today and keeps doing it. 3rd/4th gear clutch pack probably gone? I have read some of the Sticky threads about the 4l60e and not sure if my issue is exactly listed there.

I know some of this is vague, so I will try to clarify further if needed. Thanks for any help in advance.

 

[Dszx13]

Maybe this can help u
http://www.twincharlotte.com/transm...60E-Transmission-Problems-Repair-Charlotte-NC


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[highspeed]

Maybe this can help u
http://www.twincharlotte.com/transm...60E-Transmission-Problems-Repair-Charlotte-NC


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Yeah, seen that already, its in our sticky section.

I want to believe that I need to do something simple and fix it, but deep down I know that the clutches are probably shot. Sucks as this is my DD.

 

[highspeed]

Thinking about taking this opportunity to throw a Monster kit in. I am pretty sure that I have blown my 3-4 clutch pack now that I have done some research. Funny part is that this trans only has about 15k miles on it and I drive like a little *****. Didn't really get any warning that the trans was going bad either, just started yesterday and no 3-4 today. Never hauled anything more that some wood and hunting stuff, only goes off road to go hunting or fishing.

I guess a "rebuilt" doesn't mean its like a new transmission.

 

[Dszx13]

I lost 3-4 in my old 93. It was my dd also. Luckily work wasn't but 10 minutes away. Manual shifted 1 an 2 till I sold the truck haha


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[highspeed]

Thinking heavily about selling this one as well, but I think I will just by a good DD and work on my GMT on my free time.

 

[Dszx13]

Thinking heavily about selling this one as well, but I think I will just by a good DD and work on my GMT on my free time.

Keep it lol. I regret selling mine. I love my nbs but I had to much time an $$ in my obs


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[highspeed]

Yeah looking at just doing the Monster Transmission upgrade and being done with it.

 

[rhino]

Here is some free advise... Don't do the monster! It's like hiring someone to go to the grocery store for you. Everything in the kit they buy, and put it in a box. You can buy the exact same parts from Transtar or Whatever it Takes and it would be about $300.00 cheaper. Most towns have a transmission supply place, hit them up. We had a guy come it before Christmas that paid $1200 for a Monster kit. He rebuilt it, put it in, and it made 10 miles. We ended up having to go back thru it for him and fix all the little things he had wrong. Which was another $900. The parts they sell are good, it's just the same parts you can go buy local. The converters are Dacco they sell, the billet servo's are Fairbanks, the shift kit is Transgo. Dealing with someone local gives you the opportunity to have someone you can ask questions to if you run into a problem. Every kit I sell has my cell phone number in it where people can call for advise, or if they need to I can put a drum together for them.

 

[highspeed]

So you don't recommend Monster Rebuilt Transmissions? By that I mean the ones that are ready to drop in(not the kit that you do yourself)? I have heard good and bad, but they offer a decent warranty when you buy the torque converter as well. I just want a stronger transmission that what I have now. I rarely carried anything in my bed other that the occasional wood, furniture, or deer. I think what killed my truck was the mountain that I drive over twice a day.

Im gonna definitely take a look at your links. I would like to do it cheaper but on the other hand I wanted to get something I could drop in also, because my bell housing has a huge crack in it and is missing an ear as well.

I have tore apart many auto transmissions but it has been 10 years since I have touched one. I really need to get my truck back on the road, thats really my main hold up from me doing it all myself. I have a wife in school and 2 kids in school, she relies heavily on my ability to pick up and drop off my children.