Brandenburg
09-17-2003, 20:06
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Yup, that is the sight of a Suncoast tranny rising into my truck Tuesday evening. Took me about 3 nights after work to do it, had it out Monday night, new one pretty much in Tuesday night, tighten TC bolts, put drive shafts on and test drive Wednesday night. All in all, it wasn't too hard of a job, a little frustrating at times (dam dipstick tube!) but once it was over, nothing but pride and a sense of accomplishment! Considering that I hadn't done much wrenching on a newer truck, had little help, and didn't have any sort of book or instructions, I didn't think this time was too bad. Tonight, I spent two hours teaching it normal mode (I haven't taught it tow/haul yet but I'll do that tomorrow) and so far all I can say is that I am impressed and very pleased. The shifts feel very refined, nice and firm but not harsh and when the TC hits, you know it! The only complaints I have is that it didn't include a new transmission - transfer case gasket (my old one broke when separated) or a T-Shirt!
For anyone contemplating doing this, my suggestion would be to get the tranny on the jack and pull the transfer case right away. This makes it much easier to get at everything else including the bell housing bolts. When putting the tranny back in, get the dipstick in position before lifting the tranny up and tightening to the engine. I had it all up and tightened before realizing the dipstick tube wasn't up there and it really sucked getting it in there afterwards, I ended up having to bend it then pry it back to get it to seat properly. When tightening the TC bolts, leave them loose until they are all in, I snugged them all a little and when I got to the last one, it wouldn't start so I had to go around and loosen the other 5 again. I had to buy a wrench to turn the motor over with, I'm sure it's probably metric but I didn't know what size but a 1-7/16 12 point socket fit it ok so I bought that size in an open end wrench with a twelve point box. As for oil, it took one pint less than six gallons to get her filled all the way up. I think that's all I have to say tonight. :D :cool:
Yup, that is the sight of a Suncoast tranny rising into my truck Tuesday evening. Took me about 3 nights after work to do it, had it out Monday night, new one pretty much in Tuesday night, tighten TC bolts, put drive shafts on and test drive Wednesday night. All in all, it wasn't too hard of a job, a little frustrating at times (dam dipstick tube!) but once it was over, nothing but pride and a sense of accomplishment! Considering that I hadn't done much wrenching on a newer truck, had little help, and didn't have any sort of book or instructions, I didn't think this time was too bad. Tonight, I spent two hours teaching it normal mode (I haven't taught it tow/haul yet but I'll do that tomorrow) and so far all I can say is that I am impressed and very pleased. The shifts feel very refined, nice and firm but not harsh and when the TC hits, you know it! The only complaints I have is that it didn't include a new transmission - transfer case gasket (my old one broke when separated) or a T-Shirt!
For anyone contemplating doing this, my suggestion would be to get the tranny on the jack and pull the transfer case right away. This makes it much easier to get at everything else including the bell housing bolts. When putting the tranny back in, get the dipstick in position before lifting the tranny up and tightening to the engine. I had it all up and tightened before realizing the dipstick tube wasn't up there and it really sucked getting it in there afterwards, I ended up having to bend it then pry it back to get it to seat properly. When tightening the TC bolts, leave them loose until they are all in, I snugged them all a little and when I got to the last one, it wouldn't start so I had to go around and loosen the other 5 again. I had to buy a wrench to turn the motor over with, I'm sure it's probably metric but I didn't know what size but a 1-7/16 12 point socket fit it ok so I bought that size in an open end wrench with a twelve point box. As for oil, it took one pint less than six gallons to get her filled all the way up. I think that's all I have to say tonight. :D :cool: