Online Transmission Rebuilder Recommendations?

[Erin]

Or a 4 post lift.

We did the work on my uncle’s 4 post lift. And I say easier with body lift cause the bolts on the bell housing have more room to get to.

 

[618 Syndicate]

We did the work on my uncle’s 4 post lift. And I say easier with body lift cause the bolts on the bell housing have more room to get to.

For sure. Both make it easier. Having access to 4 post will make you wonder how you did anything before.

 

[Wh4t3v3rs]

If I may suggest..... He's the goto guy in our area. He will usually beat the "off the shelf" price and build it with way more expertise and experience then ANY worker punching a clock!!!

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[MMcc]

Thanks for all the input fellas. Honestly, I thought this thread was dead (need to learn more about Alerts on the forum).

I took yall's advice and purchased a reman from a local reputable shop for $1850 with a 100k mi 3yr warranty.
Currently gearing up, gathering tools, knowledge, notes. This is absolutely going to stretch my skills. Confident?...I got this. Nervous?...you betchya. We'll be getting messy next weekend - I'll let ya'll know how it goes!

Included in that purchase price is a new torque converter and a larger aux cooler (great! was planning on upgrading that either way). Also picked up a craigslist air compressor and some Kooler Kleen for the radiator oil cooler.

I've traced the lines and understand the tranny oil plumbing. But anyone know what this capped port on my radiator is for?

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[sweetk30]

Extra coolant port for some heater core hose if its optioned to run that way otherwise capped just like you see it .

 

[Schurkey]

...and those rubber caps are known to fail when you least expect it. Keep an eye on that.

I have no use for those worm-gear disaster hose clamps. They tend to damage the hose they're clamping. Find a shielded, "Fuel Injection", Oetiker (not likely) or other clamp that won't damage the hose/cap.

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[df2x4]

I've traced the lines and understand the tranny oil plumbing. But anyone know what this capped port on my radiator is for?

Like others said, it's not used in some applications. Lots of aftermarket radiators include them. Definitely replace that rubber cap with something more substantial if you don't want it to spring a leak after a few months. HPS makes a nice 5/8" silicone cap in black, red, and blue that will fit and won't fall apart like the standard rubber ones.

www.amazon.com/HPS-Temperature-Reinforced-Silicone-Coolant/dp/B083QJNNBY

If you search eBay for "5/8" silicone cap" you can find them cheap from China as well.