Thread: **HELP** 04 GTP SC shifts but wont drive

Originally Posted by BillBoost37

If you did a quick and dirty rebuild with only clutches and bands.. it's not so bad. doing seals is where life sucks.

Agreed! The only "special" tools I use on my rebuild are these:

Amazon.com: SST-0015 - Universal Lip Seal Installer / Remover Transmission Tool: Automotive

Amazon.com: Lubegard 19250 Dr. Tranny Assemblee Goo, Green, Firm Tack Lubricant, 16 oz.: Automotive

Amazon.com: Goplus Automatic Transmission Clutch Spring Compressor Removing / Installing Tool Kit: Home Improvement

The top tool is for the lip seals, it really isn't the best tool out there, but with some practice, it works well!

Second one is the lubricant you'll need so that it has some lubricant when you start it up for the first time. I've even shipped a trans halfway cross country and this stuff was still in place! You'll use trans fluid on some things and this on others. Rule of thumb, using more doesn't hurt anything.

Last tool again, isn't the best one out there, but it gets the job done. On the second clutch I had to cut the tabs off an old steel friction plate I had and use it to "even out" the pressure of the compressor so it doesn't bend the springs, and it doesn't reach one of the clutches, but I have a shop press so I put the top of this tool in it and it worked. you have to get creative unless you want to spend lots of money on a high end spring compressor.

100% hands down, this is the best video tutorial and manual I used (and still use):

STOCK DVD VIDEO TRANSMISSION REBUILD OVERHAUL MANUAL 4T65E 4T60-E 4T60E TRANS | eBay

You can honestly do a rebuild first time in a day or two using this manual, it's that comprehensive and easy to follow.

Other than that, we're here for any questions or help you might need! If you don't think you can tackle it, I've got a core I'd rebuild if you wanted to make the drive? lol

Originally Posted by wstefan20

Agreed! The only "special" tools I use on my rebuild are these:

Amazon.com: SST-0015 - Universal Lip Seal Installer / Remover Transmission Tool: Automotive

Amazon.com: Lubegard 19250 Dr. Tranny Assemblee Goo, Green, Firm Tack Lubricant, 16 oz.: Automotive

Amazon.com: Goplus Automatic Transmission Clutch Spring Compressor Removing / Installing Tool Kit: Home Improvement

The top tool is for the lip seals, it really isn't the best tool out there, but with some practice, it works well!

Second one is the lubricant you'll need so that it has some lubricant when you start it up for the first time. I've even shipped a trans halfway cross country and this stuff was still in place! You'll use trans fluid on some things and this on others. Rule of thumb, using more doesn't hurt anything.

Last tool again, isn't the best one out there, but it gets the job done. On the second clutch I had to cut the tabs off an old steel friction plate I had and use it to "even out" the pressure of the compressor so it doesn't bend the springs, and it doesn't reach one of the clutches, but I have a shop press so I put the top of this tool in it and it worked. you have to get creative unless you want to spend lots of money on a high end spring compressor.

100% hands down, this is the best video tutorial and manual I used (and still use):

STOCK DVD VIDEO TRANSMISSION REBUILD OVERHAUL MANUAL 4T65E 4T60-E 4T60E TRANS | eBay

You can honestly do a rebuild first time in a day or two using this manual, it's that comprehensive and easy to follow.

Other than that, we're here for any questions or help you might need! If you don't think you can tackle it, I've got a core I'd rebuild if you wanted to make the drive? lol

California to Missouri...... Uuuuum, I'll pass haha..

This is beyond the best information I've gotten ha.. I seen theres a HP DVD, will I need that one because I'm working with a 4T65E-HD?

So I'll have to purchase a Full Rebuild Kit and a Shift kit as well?


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Originally Posted by showtastiik

California to Missouri...... Uuuuum, I'll pass haha..

This is beyond the best information I've gotten ha.. I seen theres a HP DVD, will I need that one because I'm working with a 4T65E-HD?

So I'll have to purchase a Full Rebuild Kit and a Shift kit as well?


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Lol yeah I've made the drive twice. Not fun... haha

and the dvd set is for both. The only difference between your "hd" and regular is the differential and number of gear teeth, noting special. The hd on the dvd manual is referring to high horsepower builds which is a good video to have if you're going that route, butyou would need both dvds.

What you'll look for is a master rebuild kit with new lip seals and pistons. I recommend replacing the bands while you're there, get all the electronic solenoids and such, new torque converter, filter, shift kit, and that's about it. One thing common to our transmissions but commonly overlooked is the afl valve in the channel plate (sonnax and other brands make a fix) and the boost valve. I'm a big fan of the sonnax sure cure kit if you can stomach the price. Basically, there's no kit that 100% has everything you need. I'll try to post some kits I recommend

Originally Posted by wstefan20

Lol yeah I've made the drive twice. Not fun... haha

and the dvd set is for both. The only difference between your "hd" and regular is the differential and number of gear teeth, noting special. The hd on the dvd manual is referring to high horsepower builds which is a good video to have if you're going that route, butyou would need both dvds.

What you'll look for is a master rebuild kit with new lip seals and pistons. I recommend replacing the bands while you're there, get all the electronic solenoids and such, new torque converter, filter, shift kit, and that's about it. One thing common to our transmissions but commonly overlooked is the afl valve in the channel plate (sonnax and other brands make a fix) and the boost valve. I'm a big fan of the sonnax sure cure kit if you can stomach the price. Basically, there's no kit that 100% has everything you need. I'll try to post some kits I recommend

Also, if you can chime in on this choice. I know it can be an unknown and I do have a 13month warranty on my yard granny. But, since I'm going this route on a dirty rebuild. Which Tranny should I choose. Blind educated guess by just looking at the filters.


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