4L65E just been built with all billet parts! $5,000 dollars later 3rd time and still doesn’t work…

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  • 4L65E just been built with all billet parts! $5,000 dollars later 3rd time and still doesn’t work… This is Video 1-2 don’t miss out on on the second part. I hope everyone enjoys thanks for watching.
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    Video 2-2 Sonnax drum tear down link👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼
    4L65E just been built with all billet parts! Video 2-2 will we get the billet drum apart or not? • Video

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  • @cnknguyen
    @cnknguyen 3 роки тому +1715

    I've watched more than a dozen of these rebuilds and still have no idea how these work lol

    • @kombeezy833
      @kombeezy833 3 роки тому +112

      I felt this deeply lol

    • @mikekopisz1227
      @mikekopisz1227 3 роки тому +107

      It's actually, pretty simple.....just a series of valves and solenoids that direct fluid to certain clutch baskets,locking bands that work like a brake to lock up the planetary,at any given time when the PCM or mechanical accumulator "thinks" it's the to pressurize said part at said speed/load and also supplying fluid to the converter...the pump is constantly is in constant circulation for cooling via trans cooler... shit,I guess it's kinda hard to explain,but it's actually,very simple hydraulics

    • @jessejameshurtadoiii9916
      @jessejameshurtadoiii9916 3 роки тому +15

      Ahahaha Same... Ooooo parts!!!

    • @motoxray
      @motoxray 3 роки тому +12

      It's not rocket science, ffs, do your homework...

    • @scottmcmichael319
      @scottmcmichael319 3 роки тому +26

      I’ve taken one apart, and I’ve taken one apart and tried to put it back together, it went back together but I’m not quite sure it would work, I’d like to take it to someone who knows a lot more about what there doing than I do and see if I did it right or not

  • @zatgeye7320
    @zatgeye7320 3 роки тому +272

    “Pretty simple” as I stare in amazement and confusion

    • @LaramieJim
      @LaramieJim 3 роки тому +5

      I was thinking the same...hahaha

    • @777jones
      @777jones 3 роки тому +5

      Pretty simple: [alien tech heiroglyphs]

    • @andrewfletcher2213
      @andrewfletcher2213 3 роки тому +3

      Lol. Love it though for guys that understand and have been doing it for awhile. Yeah, pretty simple. Meanwhile I struggle to just do a tranny flush and change WITHOUT making a giant mess. 😉

    • @tylerjohn2
      @tylerjohn2 3 роки тому

      Same lol

    • @Yophillips3272
      @Yophillips3272 3 роки тому

      After watching a few of these it does seem simpler. Not saying I would have any idea how to fix one but I thought they were way more complex.

  • @rizza7575
    @rizza7575 3 роки тому +321

    Knowledge.... it's a beautiful thing man, It's a beautiful thing. We don't give true knowledge enough appreciation. My hats off to you sir for the many years it took you to learn this trade.

    • @mr.hemiroids794
      @mr.hemiroids794 3 роки тому +22

      Completely agree. It's actually quite sad the emphasis people put on a college education these days. Seems to me you just end up with an astronomical amount of debt and a degree that so many others have.
      I never even graduated high school but I have been working as a carpenter for a little over 20 years now still learning but I have been quite successful in life as far as I'm concerned.

    • @stephencowley8585
      @stephencowley8585 3 роки тому +6

      Earned every bit of it I'm sure. He knows what he's talking about. Guessing you probably know a thing or two about a thing or two your self.

    • @Genesis385
      @Genesis385 3 роки тому +5

      The world will always need people that know how to do the hard work well. My father in law owns his own construction company, mainly doing framing for houses. We live right behind him and he built our side of the fence separating the neighbors land from ours and the difference between what he built and the neighbors built is beyond clear. That 25 or so years of experience he’s got speaks for itself.

    • @rizza7575
      @rizza7575 3 роки тому +4

      @@mr.hemiroids794 We're on the same page sir. I dropped out of school two weeks into 9th grade " Far from stupid " I started working at 15 and found how much I loved cars. I've been an automotive technician/ state inspector for 20 years and do 85 - 100k a year and we have 0 debt.

    • @Turbogto_guy
      @Turbogto_guy 3 роки тому

      Just because he can build a trans doesnt mean it’s going to last. There’s so many wrong things in this video and the untrained eye will never know. I’ve been building these things since the late 90’s and this guy is not a performance builder. Which is fine. But he shouldn’t be building a unit for something that makes decent power. I did get some entertainment out of this silliness.

  • @normcheers6870
    @normcheers6870 5 місяців тому +22

    Having done transmission work for 20+ years, this gentleman is one of the best I have ever seen. Would have loved to work for him. He does things top notch, no shortcuts!

  • @Triggeredtalk
    @Triggeredtalk 4 місяці тому +8

    If you are not aware your watching a literal master at work his fluidness and ease moving through the parts and full knowledge of what each separate part does is astonishing. He knows what he is doing and is trying to help people this is a prime example of a million dollars 💵 worth of game in the car 🌎 I would love to send him any transmission

  • @ni_wink84
    @ni_wink84 3 роки тому +175

    As soon as the bolts in the bell housing were different I was like oh boy, this is probably not going to be good

    • @henryD9363
      @henryD9363 3 роки тому +27

      Yeah, that was kind of amazing. $5,000 and they got different bolt heads? Shows full disrespect for the seriousness of their own job they just finished up.

    • @ni_wink84
      @ni_wink84 3 роки тому +14

      @@henryD9363 absolutely agree! The little details matter and speak volumes about your work!

    • @ni_wink84
      @ni_wink84 3 роки тому +3

      @@MOE-db8oc I absolutely agree, you could tell from the start they were not interested in the right way only getting a product out the door

    • @Midwest116
      @Midwest116 3 роки тому

      I never get tired of watching your great videos. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

    • @Ratrazor
      @Ratrazor 3 роки тому

      Right no good builder would do that.

  • @markhopkins70
    @markhopkins70 9 місяців тому +8

    I wanted to say that you are akin to a transmission god. I had never aeen the inside of a transmission before. With your video, i pulled it out, started pulling "stuff" out of the big end, all the way through to the anti clunk spring. I reset the spring and put it back together. That was 2 ½ years ago and it is still 100% like new. Thank you! Your video was informative and complete enough for a beginner to rebuild perfectly.

  • @mrt4088
    @mrt4088 3 роки тому +7

    Man only if I could go back in time. My dad was so full of knowledge and had many certificates in auto mechanics. He would take time to show me and teach me but I was always to busy wanting to go party....if only... rip pops.

  • @rizkhan3368
    @rizkhan3368 Рік тому +38

    The memory and experience on the man, makes him the man, I am an Engineer and this was all french to me. No wonder Specialists thrive.....the knowledge he has is immense.
    And the speed of disassembly and fault finding, amazing, I could never work on this, wonderful video.

    • @lukeglenn223
      @lukeglenn223 9 місяців тому

      Never met a engineer who knew his head from his ass anyway

    • @theothergameygamer
      @theothergameygamer 6 місяців тому +1

      I've rebuilt both engines and transmissions for a living and I'd much rather rebuild an automatic transmission than an engine any day - if you have the parts and the tools you can do two or three RWD automatics in an 8 hour day but make more just as much profit per unit.

    • @toxlas1627
      @toxlas1627 6 місяців тому +1

      trust me, I am french and I still dont understand

  • @eddiebones20
    @eddiebones20 Рік тому +2

    I get anxiety and satisfaction watching these videos. Anxiety from the disassembly as I'd have to be painstakingly doing drawings, photos, labels, baggies and documentation.
    Satisfaction watching a master of his craft disassemble and diagnose with a calmness that evokes Bob Ross painting "happy little trees". I never get tired of watching this.

  • @schigara
    @schigara 3 роки тому +411

    Richard, we are in no hurry. I would have watched another 30 minutes of you getting the bolts out of the 3-4 clutch or just edit that part out. How about bonus footage or another video?

  • @zimbab5748
    @zimbab5748 3 роки тому +254

    They overtightened those bolts trying to get rid of that 1/4" clearance 😂

    • @thomasjefferson7359
      @thomasjefferson7359 3 роки тому +17

      That's exactly what I was thinking.

    • @MicraHakkinen
      @MicraHakkinen 3 роки тому +9

      Either that or they used the bolts to force the assembly down into the drum after misaligning something.

    • @jamallabarge2665
      @jamallabarge2665 3 роки тому +11

      @@honestspirit56 Maybe Mr. Sich is going to chunk the whole thing, he has cores.
      He might also drill them out, sacrifice the assembly so he can do forensics. Either one is an ugly outcome.

    • @v12alpine
      @v12alpine 3 роки тому +7

      cut notches in the screw heads and try to get them out with a flathead

    • @deanproctor2690
      @deanproctor2690 3 роки тому +9

      Only Milwaukee loves bathing in tranny fluid just to get clean.

  • @adrianbrittain7870
    @adrianbrittain7870 3 роки тому +175

    The torque converter you have is from Brittain Part Service Inc., established 1962. We paint them white so you can easily see any leaks or burns.

    • @robert9595
      @robert9595 Рік тому +45

      Wow thats actually helpful.
      "You know what color engines should be...gray/dark. That way you can't see shit if it leaks"
      -The US.

    • @Mathewwoods178
      @Mathewwoods178 Рік тому +12

      @@robert9595John Deere bright green cat bright yellow Cummins bright red it’s heavy duty applications that know what there doing hahah

    • @phillipmalkin1169
      @phillipmalkin1169 Рік тому +8

      That’s because it was rebuilt using half good parts and half secondhand worn parts by a shit shop in your America. But now it’s with Richard the master craftsman from his transmissions shop and it’s built right. But sadly there’s still fools that destroy transmissions because they didn’t have a gauge on there gearbox

    • @aneyesky
      @aneyesky Рік тому +18

      There’s crap shops in every country

    • @dolphincliffs8864
      @dolphincliffs8864 Рік тому +4

      A UV flashlight will cause the oil to light up.

  • @siliconvalleyengineer5875
    @siliconvalleyengineer5875 3 місяці тому +1

    I was awestruck by the professional cleanlyness of your shop, well done sir.

  • @eddiesheeran5791
    @eddiesheeran5791 Рік тому +4

    You're a top-tier professional brother, I am very impressed with your knowledge & skills. I've never seen or heard anyone with your level of experience explain their process so thoroughly.

  • @bryan6036
    @bryan6036 3 роки тому +22

    This guy is a wizard with Automatic transmissions! I think he could do it with his eyes closed! Amazing!

  • @georgef1176
    @georgef1176 3 роки тому +178

    You know this man is a great Tech when customers are willing too travel far and stay in motels just too get his services. I’m glad I found your channel!

  • @mrwd1234
    @mrwd1234 3 роки тому +68

    That valve body spacer is part of the Sonnax Performance Pack. That Sonnax input drum is designed to use an extra clutch. They didn't read the directions.

    • @robertwatson818
      @robertwatson818 3 роки тому +8

      Probably couldn't. Hicks doing things they THINK they know about.

    • @RJRyenolds
      @RJRyenolds 2 роки тому

      Thats an expensive part to F up.

  • @_JoeMomma
    @_JoeMomma 11 місяців тому +1

    It's always mesmerizing watching someone who knows what they're talking about. I always found it amazing watching techs work in the field while giving you live translation of what they are looking at and what's wrong with it on the spot, and is one of the only reasons I appreciated working at dealerships so long is gaining others knowledge. It takes true knowledge and experience to be able to provide that information so accurately, with confidences, and not rushing over parts. Always loved soaking that stuff up and inspires me to be an expert of something someday! If you were my teacher back in college car tech days, I would've never given up. Love these videos!!!

  • @danielbonner8309
    @danielbonner8309 6 місяців тому

    This guy is a machine!! I dont know why Im watching this but I like watching this gentleman work.

  • @mikeburch2998
    @mikeburch2998 3 роки тому +48

    The last thing I would want to hear Richard saying is "Wow, I've never seen one of those before". Oh no................

  • @Gadsdentreadlightly
    @Gadsdentreadlightly 3 роки тому +32

    I had my 94 chevy K1500 rebuilt by a shade tree style transmission shop years ago and they burned me so hard it left a bad taste in my mouth.
    It truly restores a little of my faith in humanity watching y'all go through and showing every little thing you do fixing these transmissions. Proving that y'all will do it right or not at all.
    It is no surprise to me at all that people will drive from all over the country side to bring their vehicles to y'all.
    God bless and thank y'all for your hard work and dedication.

    • @tmurph247
      @tmurph247 3 роки тому +3

      I had my transmission an 05 Escalade rebuilt by a "reputable" shop in my area, worked great for 6 months and lost OD, took it back had it fixed under warranty, made it 3 weeks lost od again, took it back they had my car 6 months, said it was a bad computer causing it, shelled out for new computer got the car back made it ten miles down the road od went out again. I called copart, Escalade is no longer my problem. I'm convinced there are no good transmission shops left. I'll just spend a fortune for factory rebuild at the stealership from now on.

    • @Gadsdentreadlightly
      @Gadsdentreadlightly 3 роки тому

      @@tmurph247 exactly my mother doesn't live too far from Precision transmission. She's supposed to take my grandfather's old 24 valve dodge to get rebuilt there, and when that's done I'm going to take my '94 K1500 Silverado up there to get done up right. And spend a week or two with her.

    • @YourPistachios
      @YourPistachios 3 роки тому

      @@tmurph247 i had a similar experience.. i brought the trans for a “refresh” as it was getting sluggish and i tow cross country to racetracks often. after my 4l80e failed the 3rd time i just went out and bought an nv4500 and put a 5 speed in my truck. what good is a truck if you can’t trust it, and after all that i just can’t trust any shops anymore

    • @YourPistachios
      @YourPistachios 3 роки тому

      talking about shade tree shops, i wish i could have brought my truck to precision!

  • @schigara
    @schigara 3 роки тому +118

    The later version of torx bolt Richard refers to early in the video when removing the bellhousing is called Mortorq so when looking for the sockets, that is what they are called.

    • @Joshlindsay22
      @Joshlindsay22 3 роки тому +8

      Appreciate that 💪🏻

    • @eric63377
      @eric63377 3 роки тому +9

      No they all from 1996-2013 were a TP50(TP=TorxPlus).
      To note you can but aftermarket bolts to change them from the tp to a standard hex head bolt.

    • @Turbogto_guy
      @Turbogto_guy 3 роки тому +2

      They are called torx plus.

    • @bobby0081
      @bobby0081 3 роки тому +4

      Why can't manufacturers just use regular bolts? Why create a new type of torx?

    • @Turbogto_guy
      @Turbogto_guy 3 роки тому +4

      @@bobby0081 well I agree, however, have you ever stripped out a torx bolt? It’s not very hard to strip them out. The torx plus is a lot more durable. They should have designed it that way from the beginning

  • @scottjays360s.johnson2
    @scottjays360s.johnson2 Рік тому +2

    Thanks for making this video. Made teardown look simplified. Backed by professional narrative. When it looks easy it is bc someone knows what they are doing. That is the big difference. Analyzing the patient during surgery. Knows where to look for the suspect damage. Time is money and that's how you make it. I'm impressed.

  • @derek3594
    @derek3594 Рік тому +89

    The fact that he can look at the pump and tell wear on the crank bearing(s) is literally amazing. This guy knows his sh*t

  • @UOttawaScotty
    @UOttawaScotty 3 роки тому +200

    I've been watching this channel for over a year and still have absolutely zero idea how a transmission works, but always absolutely in awe of this piece of engineering

    • @UFDVM03
      @UFDVM03 3 роки тому +7

      Eh. It’s pretty simple. Simple modification. Lol.
      I’m as lost and impressed as you are.

    • @hugomora7873
      @hugomora7873 3 роки тому +3

      Glad I’m not the only one 😅😂🤣😂🤣

    • @audiomxr
      @audiomxr 3 роки тому +2

      True

    • @thlee3
      @thlee3 2 роки тому

      same. i feel like i kind of follow until like @10:00 and i get lost

    • @UOttawaScotty
      @UOttawaScotty 2 роки тому +4

      @@thlee3 I can't figure out how the clutch packs work or what they do, it's not intuitive at all. I wish Richard would do an explanation video of how a transmission actually works...for amatures like myself, that would be cool, bet a lot of people would tune into that video.

  • @sharkey086
    @sharkey086 3 роки тому +20

    These videos bring back so many memories of going to my dad's work when I was 8 and 9 y.o. (now 34), and helping them tear down old transmissions. He worked for a large automatic transmission remanufacturing co. I still remember so many of these parts, but had no idea what they did. You're like a detective going through these!

    • @alfieparris3795
      @alfieparris3795 9 місяців тому

      Now you know why it costs so much to overall a gear box

  • @harrycallahan8573
    @harrycallahan8573 3 роки тому +18

    After watching these videos I feel absolutely confident I could take one of these transmissions apart all by myself. Putting it back together again, not so much!

    • @kentfronek5049
      @kentfronek5049 3 роки тому

      Taken apart is 1 thing but like Harry says putting it back together is another Story

  • @chefzackkasmar6767
    @chefzackkasmar6767 3 роки тому

    Started Watching over a year ago these trying to figure out my 4l60e problem. Trans is fixed but can't stop watching em. You are so great at explaining the what why and how of these units! We all bow to you oh transmission repair god!! Preach on brother!! Thanks for all the time you take to make these!!

  • @J.Crooner
    @J.Crooner 2 роки тому +25

    It appears the key to learning this is being able to identify each specific part and to know exactly what it's being used for. Then understanding how it all works together. The interesting thing is each part seems to be or have equal importance within the entire system meaning if you make one simple mistake you're looking at a non working system period. You got to have the desire and learned skills to do this kind of work, I Promise You That.👍😁😎👌

    • @mglenngoodson
      @mglenngoodson Рік тому +3

      Yes, that's why they cost so much to rebuild them.

    • @J.Crooner
      @J.Crooner Рік тому +4

      @@mglenngoodson Exactly I'm just fascinated at the level of sophistication regarding the engineering process behind how they actually work it's incredible.😎

  • @chrispowers187
    @chrispowers187 3 роки тому +51

    This dude knows his stuff. It's like he's showing you how to cook something. Lol

  • @bobsakameno6436
    @bobsakameno6436 3 роки тому +69

    Sir, you are a transmission wizard! The world would still be riding horses if it werent for awesome people like yourself

    • @wildbill5670
      @wildbill5670 2 роки тому +1

      Your right about that but can you just imagine the brain that it took to design something like that? The valve body with the check balls and all the knowledge about fluid pressures combined with all those parts? Thats the guy that really blows me away.

    • @eldorado96
      @eldorado96 Рік тому

      Maybe I just like riding horses. 😜

  • @Rabahsaurus
    @Rabahsaurus 3 роки тому +7

    I don’t know a thing about cars, I don’t work on em, race, nothing. Even so, I still watched this entire video. Fantastic

  • @mikeetheridge3624
    @mikeetheridge3624 Рік тому

    Been turning wrenches for 20 years. Attention young folks: this is the type of guy you want to learn from/apprenticeship under. You can make a great living working without a college degree, however don't half ass it and learn/master your trade. this guy is proof positive

  • @choffman41
    @choffman41 4 місяці тому +11

    Something very satisfying about watching a master of his craft at work.

  • @thor6580
    @thor6580 3 роки тому +95

    I don't know how many of Richard's tear down videos I've watched, but it's enough that I can now tear down a transmission much faster than I could 40 years ago... I still couldn't put them back together properly, but I could tear them down much faster. And now I know the names of some of the parts too.

  • @stuart207
    @stuart207 3 роки тому +41

    *shows an obviously repainted torque converter and doesn't throw the builder under the bus. He let's them do it themselves 😂

    • @adrianbrittain7870
      @adrianbrittain7870 3 роки тому +3

      *because, obviously, the color alone is what makes the torque converter run right 😂

    • @lowdown3523
      @lowdown3523 2 роки тому +1

      @@adrianbrittain7870 Well, when the stall converter is rebuilt right with a new disk and correct pitch on the fins inside for the stall is what really makes it work right! Im sure Brittian's repairs on this converter were done right

  • @FlyEaglesFly19111
    @FlyEaglesFly19111 3 роки тому +21

    Class is in session. Thank you for the lesson Mr. Richard. I ALWAYS learn a ton. Stay safe and be well all.

    • @MrTruckerf
      @MrTruckerf 3 роки тому

      Mr.? I think Professor Richard would be an apt title for these college-level transmission courses.

  • @mbhinkle
    @mbhinkle Рік тому

    I see why this has 20k likes and almost 2000 comments - a real master at work here. When i was coming up this kind of info was totally locked down. A real treat to watch. God bless

  • @BeADad2447
    @BeADad2447 Рік тому

    This is why i tell little boys how special it is to be boys!(good boys) they grow up and do incredible things like this man! Thank you partner for your videos!

  • @Tacosauce22
    @Tacosauce22 3 роки тому +164

    The 8 dislikes are the guys that work at the shop the trans was previously “Built” at lol
    This is the reason why I hate automatic transmission because a true professional shop is like finding a needle in a haystack! God bless Richard and his family for being good honest hard-working professionals 🙏🏼

    • @ng3083
      @ng3083 3 роки тому +9

      and head work at machine shops, just as bad.

    • @normansabel1850
      @normansabel1850 3 роки тому +3

      @@ng3083 it is much easier to inspect work done to a cylinder head than a transmission.

    • @normansabel1850
      @normansabel1850 3 роки тому

      Same applies to almost every technical trade.

    • @jarvislarson6864
      @jarvislarson6864 3 роки тому +1

      Ck performance is one of the best,not garbage like monster,pa,b&m,and such

    • @motoxray
      @motoxray 3 роки тому +5

      Is it not possible for you yanks to speak on any subject without inflicting your misguided beliefs about your imaginary friend on the discussion?
      Apparently not...
      Flame away...

  • @douglash3129
    @douglash3129 3 роки тому +14

    Hi Miss Teresa & Richard, When my Sierra was new In 2000, After 3000K miles I serviced the trans and It has a drain plug.I was very pleased until I tried to remove it .The darn thing started to round off, and it was only torqued to 18 ft lbs so they say. I had to use a round off socket and a breaker bar to get it out,so I do understand!!

    • @superduty4556
      @superduty4556 3 роки тому

      I have a 2002 and rounded the bolt as well. Dropped the pan every time instead.

  • @the_good_lad
    @the_good_lad 3 роки тому +36

    You can never get bored watching a man who knows what he's doing.

  • @arthouston7361
    @arthouston7361 Рік тому

    When I was working in the shop over 20 years ago…. before I went off to fly jet aircraft….my company wanted to start installing transmissions in customer cars. As a four times ASE master tech, the one thing that I knew is that they were not going to invest in the tools or the additional training necessary to make transmission work a going concern for our company. After I left, about six months later, one of the guys I used to work with told me that they had terminated their transmission work game plan. There were so many comebacks that it ended up costing them a bundle. It is such a pleasure to watch someone work who knows their way around a transmission the way I know my way around motors.

  • @greggdsciotto8952
    @greggdsciotto8952 Рік тому +1

    Transmissions are the most complicated item in a vehicle, you sir are a master!

  • @richardhoneywell7411
    @richardhoneywell7411 3 роки тому +73

    It really frustrating when socal mechanics mess up customers trans that badly. I understand your frustrations and no matter how long it would have taken to disassemble that part I'm sure people would have still watched it no matter how long it took. It keeps it interesting when things like this happens. Thanks for another great video can't wait to see the next one.

    • @WvFisherman90
      @WvFisherman90 3 роки тому +7

      I agree with you I'd watch a 2 hour video if needed. These videos are interesting as it gets!!

    • @yurimodin7333
      @yurimodin7333 3 роки тому +8

      I bet he's probobly just going to replace that part anyway, its been bubba'd too much

    • @slp1338
      @slp1338 3 роки тому

      My second 4l60e from Monster Transmission just went out. It's in a stock 94 chevy that I drive maybe 10 miles a day back and forth to work. Before I bought the Monster Transmission, I had a shop rebuild the one that was in it.Twice.Im about sick of Transmission problems.

    • @louisesamchapman6428
      @louisesamchapman6428 3 роки тому +1

      When you start to take that little extra time to do the job well, you start to realise how little time that actually takes. An extra five minutes eliminates a lot of comebacks!

    • @fshalor738
      @fshalor738 2 роки тому

      I think this was a sad one too.. Looked like someone "started" building that transmission right, but failed to execute at a few spots.

  • @Z-Bart
    @Z-Bart 3 роки тому +33

    100% confident Richard will get it fixed right.

  • @Blackbird46
    @Blackbird46 3 роки тому +9

    Separate video taking drum apart!!!!? Got us all wondering about it.. Richard you may be the best builder on the planet... But put some know it all "tooner" behind the keyboard and they will burn it up. You better have Trent hook hptuners up and adjust those pressures, shift modifiers, tq management, and shift times...

  • @jostrander71
    @jostrander71 Рік тому

    What a wonderful thing watching someone who knows what they are doing with such a mystical device.

  • @3346501
    @3346501 Рік тому

    Always appreciate watching someone who is VERY proficient at what they do.

  • @Infinite_AM
    @Infinite_AM 3 роки тому +356

    I am mystified by this guy's ability to tear down and analyze transmissions.

    • @chip9832
      @chip9832 3 роки тому +4

      Same

    • @Arsopu
      @Arsopu 3 роки тому +9

      I just wrote this on another reply, I think we are all here for the same reason.

    • @blue03r6
      @blue03r6 3 роки тому +17

      Theyre lucky to have found this guy. Most transmission shops do not fix them anymore they sell you a rebuilt unit. Theyve become so complex and too many types to keep up would mean going to training constantly

    • @bravobravoh1344
      @bravobravoh1344 3 роки тому +11

      He's the Quincy M.D. of transmissions. Gentleman, you're about to enter the world of forensic transmissions.

    • @dannymckenzie8329
      @dannymckenzie8329 3 роки тому +4

      It feels like im at my uncles house back in the day, rip, he used to rebuild/repair trandmissions, had like 20 or 30 cars in his yard at any given time, and a garage full of tools, kits, and parts.

  • @Fusionawdecoboost2016
    @Fusionawdecoboost2016 3 роки тому +19

    You can tell it was a hack job right when there was 2 different bolts holding onto the bell housing. I know they both fit but come on. Richard will build a transmission that will last a long time.

    • @henryD9363
      @henryD9363 3 роки тому +1

      Shows they didn't have a damn bit of respect for the quality of the work they were just finishing up. $5,000!

    • @colonelhacker3661
      @colonelhacker3661 3 роки тому +1

      I had the exact same thought when I started watching this.

  • @advorsky1
    @advorsky1 3 роки тому +4

    I love how he says “it’s pretty simple” man I look at that valve body and have to rattle my head because it doesn’t make a lot of sense to me………I’ve never had it explained in detail and when I used to build transmissions back in the day I was doing turbo 350 and 400’s without over drive!

  • @brianhutchins1039
    @brianhutchins1039 Рік тому

    I watch him regularly and trust me this guy knows his shit by far keep tearing them apart my man..

  • @moonryder203
    @moonryder203 11 місяців тому

    I am no mechanic or know anything but from what I see with all those millions of pieces this is why I will always love Manual transmissions! LOL! WOW! It's like a sick puzzle! lol! You sir are a mad scientist! Some people do think that tighter is better and it's not. Overtightening distorts surfaces big time and ruins threads.

    • @johnstudd4245
      @johnstudd4245 8 місяців тому +1

      I'm with you 100% on that. Just give me a older straight six motor and a 4 or 5 speed manual trans. Looking at this stuff you realize why the vehicles we have today are overpriced pieces of junk that do not work right half the time and cost a fortune to fix.

  • @americanpatriot2.06
    @americanpatriot2.06 3 роки тому +12

    Less than three minutes in and I'm like WTF!

  • @joelramirez2475
    @joelramirez2475 3 роки тому +4

    The knowledge he has blows me away. It kept me on my seat the full video. Also makes me appreciate my two cars with manual transmissions! #savethemanuals

  • @ChrisJTAA
    @ChrisJTAA 2 роки тому +32

    Excellent video sir. As a technician of 20 years, I have deep respect for the true transmission rebuilders of this trade. The key to this video is how you explained proper tolerance, pressure and clearance. As with engines, this is critical.

  • @nonyabiz2777
    @nonyabiz2777 Рік тому +1

    I have rebuilt a few but never could I identify the things you do. I watch this video multiple times. Every video you guys do I can watch numerous times and learn from every time I watch. Thank you.

  • @mouselt1
    @mouselt1 11 місяців тому

    I so appreciate your expertise in building transmissions. Unfortunately, you are one in a thousand who actually know what they're doing. Keep up the good work. I just wish we had shops like yours where I live. It's a crap shoot getting anything fixed where I live.

  • @walmartdog1142
    @walmartdog1142 3 роки тому +16

    Like the other shop mixed up inch pounds and foot pounds.

    • @eric63377
      @eric63377 3 роки тому +1

      Yeah if that's the case they shouldn't ever in the rest of their life lay a finger under the hood of anything or try to attempt to fix anything no matter what it is.

    • @christopherl2143
      @christopherl2143 3 роки тому +1

      If they used a torque wrench at all. That's Some Crazy Stuff.

    • @henryD9363
      @henryD9363 3 роки тому +1

      You're giving them too much credit. Doubt they had even a clue what the specified torque might be.

  • @joshuabaker5712
    @joshuabaker5712 3 роки тому +22

    Richard,
    I know the struggles of stripped out allen bolts very well. I rebuild gear boxes for cranes and they use them a lot and usually are rusted to the case halves. MAC tools makes a killer set of bits to get rounded out Allen bolts out. And can use them with an impact gun. The master kit is expensive but 100% worth it.

  • @rongreen8485
    @rongreen8485 2 роки тому +19

    A humble man with knowledge, we need more like him.

    • @willfoster554
      @willfoster554 3 місяці тому

      Was just thinking the same thing!!!!!

  • @kennywilson317
    @kennywilson317 3 роки тому

    AWESOME !!! I have a friend who dad owns a transmission shop , and I don't think that he comes close to your speed & knowledge . Again , thanks and keep us watching

  • @charlesmaroon8819
    @charlesmaroon8819 Рік тому

    GM spent millions of dollars designing and building this, and all other, transmissions. Not sure why people try to outguess the engineers with non-stock part modifications. Anyway, this is a wonderfully informative deep dive into something I have never, and will never, do. Thanks very much. Nice to see shop dog keeps you company.

  • @Sktzo
    @Sktzo 3 роки тому +18

    Richard: Let's see if they did that. Of course not.
    Me: How appalling!

  • @alexhise968
    @alexhise968 Рік тому +8

    I just stumbled upon your channel today and thoroughly appreciate the amount of knowledge you've obtained in your craft is amazing. I would like to suggest that you get a vacuum line for checking passages so that you don't aerosol fluids that you and anyone around you could breath in. Thats what made grandpa's health suck for 15years before he died.

  • @cmdrclassified
    @cmdrclassified 3 роки тому +42

    When I run in to stripped Allen head bolts, I hammer in a slightly oversized Torx bit too!

    • @martinez1701a
      @martinez1701a 3 роки тому +1

      I just use an EZout bit, if its really bad I do the same as you.

    • @manmage13
      @manmage13 3 роки тому +3

      He didn't hammer I bigger one in

    • @martinez1701a
      @martinez1701a 3 роки тому +1

      @@manmage13 think he meant the allens on the input drum.

    • @ChrisR
      @ChrisR 3 роки тому +9

      Failing the torx bit and hammer treatment sometimes the next option that works is to use a dremel to cut a slot across the head and then use a large standard screwdriver to take them out.....looks like it might be a workable option for the bolts that got buggered here.

    • @countryautobody7079
      @countryautobody7079 3 роки тому +13

      i found that if a allen feels like its going to strip put some valve grinding compound on the bit it really helps it grab.

  • @dwayneandrew7154
    @dwayneandrew7154 2 роки тому

    This guy is one knowledgeable dude. We don't get slot of thst style gearbox here in the UK but damn it's still awesome to watch this guy. He knows his stuff

  • @nunyabiz9128
    @nunyabiz9128 Рік тому

    I've rebuilt 1 transmission in a High School mechanics class many years ago. It was for a Mustang and surprisingly worked. I say surprisingly because after watching your videos and seeing all the parts again I'm surprised I got it right. I don't plan to ever do it again, I will stick with the 1 for 1 record.

  • @thenameforcorey2261
    @thenameforcorey2261 3 роки тому +16

    It's so awesome to watch the transmission surgeon named Richard do his thing. It takes years worth of time and money to get this good at building these units like u are sir and I wanna say thanks for sharing some of your knowledge with your viewers. Alot of this stuff your sharing is priceless and most guys won't drop the gems u do about building these things. Love the channel keep up the hard work 💪!!!!

  • @TheRealKirkHammett
    @TheRealKirkHammett 3 роки тому +47

    My stepdad growing up was a master mechanic that turned to specifically working with transmissions later in his career. He always told me that whoever designed the automatic transmission was a complete genius. And when I first ever saw them torn apart, it was crazy to me how they worked.

    • @BastardX13
      @BastardX13 Рік тому +4

      Absolute mad men brought it to the world. Looking inside doesn't help me. Lol

    • @joebudi5136
      @joebudi5136 8 місяців тому +1

      The whole concept of fluids and shifting chambers and pressures switching solenoids...... The engineers who figured this out were geniuses. No doubt. And this guy's understanding is impressive. With the red transmission fluid , it looked like he was a doctor doing a routine surgery. ;)

  • @lowcatalina6638
    @lowcatalina6638 3 роки тому +14

    The one dislike was from the guy that built the transmission

    • @allanb3222
      @allanb3222 3 роки тому

      Trent is the customers name.

    • @gernblanston4956
      @gernblanston4956 3 роки тому

      @@allanb3222 did you even read what he said ?

    • @allanb3222
      @allanb3222 3 роки тому +1

      @@gernblanston4956 he edited his comment homie, it said Trent.

    • @gernblanston4956
      @gernblanston4956 3 роки тому

      @@allanb3222 roger that

    • @henryD9363
      @henryD9363 3 роки тому +3

      The guy that "rebuilt' the transmission never, ever would sit through this video.

  • @josephbelczynski5342
    @josephbelczynski5342 Рік тому

    you have superb retention, tossing those components aside, and then remembering where they go!! i salute you!!

  • @rickhunter6479
    @rickhunter6479 Рік тому

    I did a 4L60 with 350,000 miles rebuilt in my backyard didn't have any special tools just some wood and an extra set of hands that was seven years ago still running strong

  • @hottyscott100
    @hottyscott100 3 роки тому +5

    Every time I watch Richard take apart a bad rebuilt transmission I think to myself about how I'm going to have to drive from Michigan to get a quality transmission built. I just don't think I can trust any shop around here to even replace all the bushings.

    • @taleoftwobirds7155
      @taleoftwobirds7155 3 роки тому

      Read my mind

    • @joshuabaker5712
      @joshuabaker5712 3 роки тому

      Depending on model.of trans I can probably get you an extremely reputable shop in MI.

    • @kashmaghney507
      @kashmaghney507 3 роки тому

      Do it! This is the best money i spent on fixing my Transmission in a long time! Drove 10hrs to get there and my friend wrecked my other truck on the way there that i was going to take back home while they worked on the transmission and didnt even care that i couldnt get back home and was stuck in Amarillo till the truck was ready! If your in Amarillo you have to do the 72oz steak challenge at The Big Texan Steak Ranch!!!

    • @hottyscott100
      @hottyscott100 3 роки тому

      @@joshuabaker5712 what shop to build a 2001 Chevrolet s10 zr2 4x4. 4l60e

  • @styga1969
    @styga1969 2 роки тому +46

    Rich. I’m sooooo glad that your finally wearing gloves 🧤 as I mentioned to you a few times on your vids .. my friend that I worked beside for over 20 + years died of cancer. I swear it’s because of all the brake clean..the Zep cleaning tank ..trans fluid and all the chemicals throughout the years of him not wearing gloves 🧤 thank you for being safe. I cried my eyes out when he told me that he had cancer/multiple sclerosis. Young age of 55 RIP to Jose. The best Ford tranny guy ever!! It always amazed me when he had like 3-4 different trannys on his bench all scattered around and could but them all back together. He swore that the AOD /EAOD were the best trannys. When my friend had a 5.0 auto and he adjusted the TV cable and had it chirping 2nd gear. Lol. Thanks for wearing them.

    • @Bulldumbdumb
      @Bulldumbdumb 9 місяців тому +3

      Geez leave the poor man alone

  • @jhordan2631
    @jhordan2631 3 роки тому +28

    I just love this man he is not only fixing the problem he cares and ensure his costumer gets more that what he pays for most shops would just make it work he fixes the issues and makes sure no future problems dosent happen excelente job

    • @jonathonrodriguez6733
      @jonathonrodriguez6733 3 роки тому +3

      he deserves more subscribes n like , he loves his profession !

    • @electronicscaos
      @electronicscaos 3 роки тому +2

      Well... That's just basic professional's behavior. Read it right: PROFESSIONAL's behavior. And that's a good point, because nowadays people can't take their head out of their asses.

    • @kennethjones3337
      @kennethjones3337 3 роки тому +1

      @@jonathonrodriguez6733 yes he loves what he is doing. And we love that he does! Hot Springs Arkansas

  • @foxy1067
    @foxy1067 Рік тому +1

    Amazing skill!!! I don't watch these often, because i get lost after he removes one part!!!

  • @n2ocharged
    @n2ocharged 3 роки тому +12

    Richard, if I've learned nothing else from watching your videos (I would never try to rebuild a transmission myself), it is that I don't know that I would trust anyone else but you to rebuild my transmission. You explain everything you're doing, you tell us where someone else went wrong and what they should have done, and I've watched most of your videos. I hope I never have to have a transmission rebuilt but I know I will. I hope you are training someone to do this work, you are amazing.

  • @chascarpenter5006
    @chascarpenter5006 3 роки тому +12

    Please please make part 2 of tearing the drum down, so interested in seeing what they had inside & what was wrong, I dont mind how long your videos are, am totally focused on what you are doing & learning, thank you & great camera work.

    • @gregred78
      @gregred78 3 роки тому

      I was just thinking and hoping he would do a video on that.

    • @matermark
      @matermark 3 роки тому +1

      He did make part 2

  • @walterf6993
    @walterf6993 Рік тому +11

    I also like to watch this guy who rebuilds vintage watches. You are like him without the jewels or the electronic microscope to see all the tiny parts; but the mechanics of both devices seem just as intricate and sophisticated. Thanks for your personable demeanor and expertise.

    • @CrashCarson14
      @CrashCarson14 Рік тому +1

      Yep both way too complicated for me 😂

  • @robertfeeley6303
    @robertfeeley6303 6 місяців тому +1

    Did one cost me 250.00 parts and instructions. The guys told me that the planet cage is weak on this thing. Could not replace all the parts be cause of lack of special tools. But 50 K later it is still running. First one I done . No fear going forward. Have two Dodge Diesels. One note on the way out from a rebuilt on these you are able to measure a clearance and know you did not screw up.

  • @brandono.4945
    @brandono.4945 Рік тому

    When I watched this somehow it was on .5x and it sounded like he was drunker than hell 😂 Reminded me of a time when I bought a car from this guy off Craigslist. Got there and the guy was "drunker than a piss pot" as my grandma use to say and we sat there and listened to him go over everything he's done to the car. Was a hilarious experience! As always great content!

  • @2packs4sure
    @2packs4sure 3 роки тому +5

    It looks like they tried at least...
    Have you ever had the previous builder see your video tearing down their build and commented to let you know the story or with excuses ??

    • @henryD9363
      @henryD9363 3 роки тому +3

      I don't believe the $5,000 hack-job artist would, or could, ever sit through this video.

  • @lbeliel4128
    @lbeliel4128 3 роки тому +11

    I’ve been watching this channel for a long time. I’m still amazed at the amount of transmission knowledge found under one roof. If Superman was a transmission technician, his name would be Richard.

  • @tom23rd
    @tom23rd 3 роки тому +9

    I get the feeling that Richard was a little indignant on behalf of the transmission. That's called passion baby!

  • @sammeeg3716
    @sammeeg3716 Рік тому

    I didn't understand a word....but can appreciate a master in his field

  • @zackfreeman16
    @zackfreeman16 Рік тому

    Man this guy literally knows every single thing like It’s cake work you are a genius sir!

  • @samwest9444
    @samwest9444 3 роки тому +5

    I got low key anxiety watching this wondering how all those parts he’s tearing down go back together

  • @matermark
    @matermark 3 роки тому +7

    If that input housing has 15 capscrews, it's a Sonnax 77733. The capscrews require red Loctite, that's why you're having trouble--you must heat them first. They use Loctite 262. Also, they should have 8 or 9 frictions: Eight .067" frictions with seven .095" steels, Nine .062" frictions with eight .077" steels.

    • @kashmaghney507
      @kashmaghney507 3 роки тому +1

      Yessir! Exactly! I emphasized that to the previous transmission builder over and over to get the right clutches and steels and he pulled that dumbass shit! I know why now that it didnt work right! SMH

    • @MrTruckerf
      @MrTruckerf Рік тому +1

      @@kashmaghney507 Sounds like maybe you have done it yourself.

  • @greenheart524
    @greenheart524 2 роки тому +8

    I just want to say, what a great way to spend 39 minutes and 12 seconds. This is just the second time I have watched you break down tranny. I think it is a Master Class. It is not unlike, in its complexity and your passionate certainty, any artist with insights and knowledge shared. Makes a better world, it does. Thanks

  • @MrSoarman
    @MrSoarman 3 роки тому

    My Father was a Transmission guy, I remember going to work with him and seeing ALL those parts on the bench, and thinking how in the world are all the parts going back in, true masters in their field.

  • @troymiller3573
    @troymiller3573 2 роки тому +1

    What a talented individual. Very impressive

  • @Muzzled
    @Muzzled 3 роки тому +8

    I would absolutely watch a four hour teardown of one of these with stories and such to fill time while you're doing something tedious, it always feels like you want to go on tangent after tangent which would be fantastic from a professional, but cut yourself off.

  • @peteaplin8324
    @peteaplin8324 3 роки тому +9

    Im not a mechanic , but i have mechanical skills and i just love Richards explanations of how and why he does his work....i knew SFA about transmissions before i came across this channel and im glad i did. Thanks you guys for all your efforts!

  • @josephwatts6183
    @josephwatts6183 3 роки тому +8

    I watch a lot of these type shows but I think you have one of the best if not the best one on UA-cam. The knowledge you show is impressive. The fact you do not run the previous builder down just point out that there is a better way and why it is a better way.
    Impressive show thank you for doing them.

  • @warhammer2779
    @warhammer2779 Рік тому

    I'll say it again...
    Make a series of books entitled:
    How to Rebuild a XXX Transmission the aright Way!
    He'd make a killing. This guy's knowledge is staggering.

  • @hifiman4562
    @hifiman4562 3 роки тому +2

    30:00, you could do a 2 hour video on this fix. I'd watch it from start to finish. And I'm sure plenty of other guys would be right there with me.

  • @oztinc
    @oztinc 3 роки тому +13

    The information in these videos is incredible. I work on cars but I don't touch transmissions, some of this sounds like alien language to me and I'm familiar with a fair amount of parts.
    Love the videos