Awesome, I was hoping to find someone like you. :-) I was told by a tranny guy (owned a trans repair shop) that most of the remans are not of good quality, and will only last about 15k miles, and that if one goes bad, all the debris from the converter is disbursed throughout the transmission, thus, requiring a full rebuild. He's no longer in the business, so he doesn't have anything to gain from giving me a false story.
Here's my problem: Busy 3-4 shift. Bulletin No 77-71-77 seems to describe it well. The 3-4 shift (or into OD, I'm not sure now) can take 4-5 seconds during cold weather, the colder it is outside, and the colder the trans is, the worse the problem seems to be. And it's not uncommon for me to watch the tach remain stationary while the MPH increases. I just changed the fluid and filter. Both were very clean, no converter looking debris in the filter. I did have a problem code that indicated torque converter or the TCS. And at that time, I had 1 day where it wouldn't go into overdrive at all. Since I changed the fluid and filter, and reset, no codes have shown. I intened to replace the TCS, but Advance Auto gave me the wrong part. Doh! First thing I think I'd like to do is replace the TCS. And maybe the 3-4 shift solenoid. However, I've not yet located a TCS (Autozone, Napa, Parts America, GM Parts counter is next on my list), and I'm not sure which of the 2 switches is the 3-4 switch (both look identical to me). If that doesn't fix the problem, then I'm thinking the converter is bad. Previous owner said the trans had a full rebuild and new converter about 15 miles ago. Again, the trans fluid looked brand new. I've had the truck for about 1500 miles now. If I end up replacing the converter, do I need to replace anything else? Or can I just swap the converter and fluild/filter, and go on? Do you believe the reman converters are as good as a new one? Do they really only last 15k miles? Any suggestions for a company? I've talked with a guy at CSI, he claims they are a high-end company as far as quality goes. $250. Any suggestions or advice is greatly appreciated! Thank you very much! Mike RMilkiewicz wrote: > I work at Hydra-Matic. I build the 4L80-E. These converters could be a > reman. But we also ship new service converters. The converter is one of my > departments and we have a service schedule we have to make for the dealers. > Even if you get a reman, it's done by a company we use. Insist on a new one > if that's what you want. He can order it from us if he doesn't have one on > hand or get one from another dealer. But why pay the extra money for new > when a reman is just as good and it's cheaper. > Rich > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Michael Pell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "The Chevelle Mailing List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Friday, April 02, 2004 9:14 AM > Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] OT: "NEW" torque converters > > > I've been told they are all remans...... And I don't trust the guys > behind > > the counter to know for sure. > > Anyone on this working for GM Parts? Can you confirm this? > > > > Thanks Bill! But neither carry these converters. > > > > Mike > > > > Dale McIntosh wrote: > > > > > Let's see...your friendly Chevrolet dealer? > > > > > > Dale McIntosh > > > > > > I've stopped 4,365 spam messages. You can too! > > > One month FREE spam protection at http://www.cloudmark.com/spamnetsig/ > > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > > > > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Michael Pell > > > > Sent: Thursday, April 01, 2004 8:58 PM > > > > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; ChevelleList > > > > Subject: [Chevelle-list] OT: "NEW" torque converters > > > > > > > > Anyone know where I can get a brand new (not remanufactured) > > > > torque converter > > > > for my 96 Chevy Dually (4L80e trans)? > > > > A stock replacement item would be fine. > > > > > > > > Thanks, > > > > Mike > > > > > > > > -- > > > > Check out my webpage at http://www.ProStreetCar.com > > > > TREMEC Distributor at http://www.5speedTransmissions.com > > > > Team Chevelle member #1778 (Gold), ACES member #1377 > > > > Hoosier State Chevelle Assoc (www.IndianaChevelles.com) #6 > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > -- > > Check out my webpage at http://www.ProStreetCar.com > > TREMEC Distributor at http://www.5speedTransmissions.com > > Team Chevelle member #1778 (Gold), ACES member #1377 > > Hoosier State Chevelle Assoc (www.IndianaChevelles.com) #6 > > > > > > -- Check out my webpage at http://www.ProStreetCar.com TREMEC Distributor at http://www.5speedTransmissions.com Team Chevelle member #1778 (Gold), ACES member #1377 Hoosier State Chevelle Assoc (www.IndianaChevelles.com) #6
