5 Things You MUST Do When Installing an Automatic Transmission

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  • When installing a new or remanufactured automatic transmission there are some things you must do to ensure the transmission lasts and will stay in warranty. I’ve put together this video outlining those things so that you can avoid a costly mistake.
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  • @ericksclassroom9974
    @ericksclassroom9974 11 місяців тому +72

    So happy and excited to see you posting again! Learned so much from your wisdom over the years. Prayers to you, don’t ever stop!

  • @dp8904
    @dp8904 11 місяців тому +12

    I never plan to install a new transmission, but am only watching this video because ETCG is awesome.

  • @hyundaiverna
    @hyundaiverna 11 місяців тому +13

    Man those are golden rules! Thanks Eric for sharing them and I am glad to see you in the platform again!

  • @gregmckinney6977
    @gregmckinney6977 11 місяців тому +10

    Glad to see you back online.
    I'd say #6, once the transmission is installed, push the torque converter fully into the transmission and make sure you've got clearance between the bolt hole flanges on the converter and the flex plate, usually .080-.100".
    If there's not any, something's not right. Find out what and fix it. See your #3 and #5.

  • @theghostleader140
    @theghostleader140 11 місяців тому +12

    Just in time for me as I'm in for rebuilding my 4L60E transmission. Thanks Eric!

  • @pv2smurf
    @pv2smurf 10 місяців тому +3

    I believe any transmission will last longer than the 2 you got from Monster transmissions 😎

  • @johnmarino4085
    @johnmarino4085 11 місяців тому +4

    Thanks Eric. So glad you’re still staying dirty ! Hope all is going well for you. Your expertise and understanding are extremely appreciated.

  • @thatsdaniellelol
    @thatsdaniellelol 11 місяців тому +6

    Literally installing a 05 Murano transmission tmrw, remanufactured CVT
    Always very very good at least for me to get reminders or to relearn steps or tips like these. Thank You!!

  • @fordmuscleluis9710
    @fordmuscleluis9710 11 місяців тому +8

    Glad you're back bro that was easy to follow tips when installing a Remanufactured transmissions I'm definitely looking forward to new videos coming soon

  • @maingun07
    @maingun07 11 місяців тому +3

    I've made the mistake of not fully seating a torque converter.
    Had to pull the 4L60 out of my mom's Caprice to do a rear main. Slipped the tc off to do a quick inspection of the front seals and gaskets on the trans. Everything's hunky dory so I put tc back on. I've done this on TH350s and ST300s before. Turned it some... clunk. Turned it some more.... clunk. Good enough.
    Went to reinstall the trans and the tc was hitting the flex plate before the bell housing was fully seated. After some cursing and head scratching and my dad asking me what's wrong, I pulled it back out. Turned the tc some more... and a third clunk. Felt like an idiot.
    "Don't tell mom."
    "Tell her what?"
    Dad and I make a good team.

  • @yeahman3561
    @yeahman3561 10 місяців тому +1

    I really think youre the best mechanic youtuber out there. Watching your videos always stresses me out because im always coming to you when things have gone horribly wrong but at least i know its great advice im getting.

  • @elmarko9051
    @elmarko9051 11 місяців тому +2

    I got a junkyard pull shipped to my house from a recycler hundreds of miles away, pretty good deal all things considered. Even they had requirements for warranty. First was to flush the trans cooler. Fortunately, the trans came with the torque converter, with a bolted-on strap that held it in place. Since it was a lower-mile pull from a wreck, it was pretty safe to assume it was in OK shape, which it was. Transmission worked great the entire rest of the time I owned it...until my daughter made venison with the car.

  • @martinblank4250
    @martinblank4250 11 місяців тому +2

    Thanks Eric! So great to see you back in action!!

  • @mark98070
    @mark98070 11 місяців тому +2

    Welcome back....Long time no see

  • @Ghanshyam00000
    @Ghanshyam00000 11 місяців тому +1

    Are you Eric the car guy I watched your 2 videos 10 years old videos 15 days ago and now you got an utterly changed long beard that looks very cool however your videos are very informative I like your videos and I'm learning a lot thanks

  • @kevinhamling1963
    @kevinhamling1963 11 місяців тому +1

    Always good to see you Eric.
    Some sound advice.
    Thanks for sharing ✌️ Peace from Melbourne Australia.

  • @isalmankhan1
    @isalmankhan1 11 місяців тому +1

    So glad to see you Eric😍
    Please share more video's, we really Miss you on UA-cam😍

  • @mohabatkhanmalak1161
    @mohabatkhanmalak1161 10 місяців тому +1

    Nice to see you back Eric, and thanks for these very important tips!😊

  • @rdaplaumax9289
    @rdaplaumax9289 10 місяців тому

    Glad you are posting Eric! You taught me everything I know about cars been following you since I was very young learning as much as I can from you.

  • @muramusan
    @muramusan 11 місяців тому +6

    Really nice tips for future reference, hope you get a shop soon or do what you dream of but thanks for sharing man 🎉

  • @thomasherring6640
    @thomasherring6640 11 місяців тому +1

    Good to see you posting videos again!

  • @valusmem
    @valusmem 11 місяців тому +1

    Glad you're back Eric!

  • @s0nnyburnett
    @s0nnyburnett 11 місяців тому +1

    Missed you Eric. Probably wouldn't have the job I have now without you.

    • @ericthecarguy
      @ericthecarguy  11 місяців тому

      I hope that's a good thing. 😉

  • @budsodalsky
    @budsodalsky 11 місяців тому +2

    Thanks! Re inatalling my existing transmission - so this is great!

  • @Hurlburton
    @Hurlburton 11 місяців тому +1

    Good to see you back

  • @advancedleveldiagnostics
    @advancedleveldiagnostics 11 місяців тому +1

    Great tips, Thanks for sharing!

  • @hambonerodriguez4163
    @hambonerodriguez4163 11 місяців тому +1

    I LOVE seeing Eric back. Come visit us again soon Eric!

  • @BhavinTolia
    @BhavinTolia 11 місяців тому +1

    Great to see you back! Have turned on notifications for your uploads.

  • @LetsFixIT
    @LetsFixIT 11 місяців тому +1

    Glad your back

  • @pjseiber2774
    @pjseiber2774 11 місяців тому +1

    Great advice

  • @Asomesauc
    @Asomesauc 11 місяців тому +1

    Great video

  • @jimmycarney9449
    @jimmycarney9449 3 місяці тому

    Another good trick is long bolts to line up transmission, makes it super easy.

  • @teamdrivealot8441
    @teamdrivealot8441 11 місяців тому +1

    Happy to se you again ❤

  • @jamesglenn6461
    @jamesglenn6461 11 місяців тому +1

    Very important info. Always like to see Dad's Truck.

  • @karlmadsen3179
    @karlmadsen3179 11 місяців тому +1

    Hey! New videos. One of my favorite UA-camr car dooders back with a new post. Great!

  • @antonoudenhoven7573
    @antonoudenhoven7573 10 місяців тому +1

    Welcome back 😊

  • @d.s.petersen779
    @d.s.petersen779 11 місяців тому +1

    Good to see you.😁

  • @Roarman57
    @Roarman57 11 місяців тому +1

    Thanks Eric 👍🏽

  • @TreyCook21
    @TreyCook21 11 місяців тому +1

    I hope this new channel takes off. This stranger seems knowledgeable.
    -hopefully a comment generator

  • @lordjaashin
    @lordjaashin 10 місяців тому +1

    hey hey heyyy, look who's back again. hope we get to see more videos from you, Eric.

  • @alfanhadi4638
    @alfanhadi4638 10 місяців тому +1

    I always take note whenever Eric said "don't ask me how I know" 😁

  • @mikeybhoutex
    @mikeybhoutex 11 місяців тому +2

    Hola Eric! Glad to see ya again!
    I have that exact transmission jack. So glad I got it. Invaluable when removing/installing a TR3650 in an '06 Mustang lemme tell ya. 45 degree spin and 30 degree tail down orientation is kind of a thing with that due to Reasons(tm). :p

  • @halleffect1
    @halleffect1 10 місяців тому

    good practice to check the TQ/flex plate clearance. there is a spec for every trans. Over a certain value and you need to add washer shims.

  • @Shawshank_nn
    @Shawshank_nn 10 місяців тому

    Please keep posting 🙏

  • @HaythamBuKhadra
    @HaythamBuKhadra 11 місяців тому +1

    Yay, Eric is posting again ❤

  • @chrisjarkovsky1655
    @chrisjarkovsky1655 11 місяців тому +1

    My 90 honda accord needs an automatic transmission. My mechanic that I trust is taking the old one and putting a remanufactured unit for a labor cost of $800. My car also needs cv axles so it's the best time to do it

  • @user-ju5qb7bu1q
    @user-ju5qb7bu1q 11 місяців тому

    انت اكتر ميكانيكي محترف شفته و ان سعيد لعودتك من جديد شكرا شكرا

  • @JesStricker
    @JesStricker 11 місяців тому +1

    Thanks for the reminders. It's easy to skip those steps.

  • @TheSeangerber
    @TheSeangerber 4 місяці тому

    excellent info for a new car guy. Looks easier than a manual ...,. subbed

  • @JVHShack
    @JVHShack 11 місяців тому +2

    One thing to add: Jasper transmission recommends replacing the transmission filter after about 50,000 miles. Don't forget to do that! Ask me how I know... 😔

  • @jasonhanson6563
    @jasonhanson6563 11 місяців тому +2

    We missed you!

  • @TundeEszlari
    @TundeEszlari 11 місяців тому +1

    You are a very good UA-camr. ❤

  • @EngineMotor
    @EngineMotor 10 місяців тому +1

    Hello Eric, I have been watching your videos for years now. I just wanted to say thank you for helping me so much. Secondly, I would love to invite you to Islam. Believing in one God, the one who created you, and everything around you. The creator of the heavens and the earth and everything in between. Let's do research on Islam. If you end up agreeing with Islam, you will become a Muslim and save your soul from the eternal punishment. If you still end up not being convinced, then you would have learned a bit more about what your neighbors believe in. Its a win win situation. I wish you the best. Again thank you for everything. 😊

  • @mrphiscal
    @mrphiscal 11 місяців тому +3

    Tip number 6- Avoid monsters transmission

  • @keitho77
    @keitho77 11 місяців тому +1

    Greetings Eric. Good to see you again.
    How goes the hunt for a new shop?

  • @masterjack8222
    @masterjack8222 11 місяців тому +1

    We miss you

  • @robturner7853
    @robturner7853 10 місяців тому

    #3 No doubt!!

  • @PeterHernandez-lg2eh
    @PeterHernandez-lg2eh 11 місяців тому +1

    Saludos senor eric. Paz, salud y prospodidad

  • @aleskyfinis1025
    @aleskyfinis1025 10 місяців тому

    Like videos man you are ❤

  • @KnuckleHeadGarage27
    @KnuckleHeadGarage27 11 місяців тому +3

    Man i just looking for a video of this from you when i was installing mine on my 85 S10 couple days ago and ones I watched of others on UA-cam didn't really give me what I wanted like you did but I pretty much did everything like u said however I could barley get maybe.... 1 quart of fluid in the torque converter and could not figure out why but I guess it's better than nothing at all .
    Mines a stock application for transmission side . The 700r4 but 60degree style so hopefully everything should work just fine. The spacing between the flexplate and converter has me a little concerned there's a gap but what I have seen that's normal but shouldn't be to much tho however the old engine and flexplate did not have any space or that much but I also put in a New T-Q at the same time I did my engine because the old T-Q was not locking up right it would lockup to early or sometimes hit hard if going down a hill and I didn't have my foot on gas just odd .

  • @costalamb3065
    @costalamb3065 11 місяців тому +2

    You’re back!

  • @vinces8974
    @vinces8974 11 місяців тому +1

    Sound advice

  • @V.i.k.i972
    @V.i.k.i972 11 місяців тому

    شكرا جزيلا ، كان هذا مفيدا

  • @PrincernPrince
    @PrincernPrince 10 місяців тому

    Golden. Please come back permanently!

  • @hickorystx
    @hickorystx 10 місяців тому

    Wow!

  • @freestyle-w3d
    @freestyle-w3d 10 місяців тому

    for cleaning inside the gear oil cooler

  • @PhillyDee215
    @PhillyDee215 11 місяців тому +1

    5 valuable must does 4sure

  • @MrTexasDan
    @MrTexasDan 11 місяців тому +2

    I worked at several transmission shops in my yout. I can tell you that, right or wrong, it was never the practice at any of them to replace the converter unless there was an obvious malfunction or damage. Draining and flushing the converter was done by drilling a pop-rivet-sized hole on the outer edge near the seam and allowing the old fluid to drain through the hole, optionally refilling with cheap fluid and draining again. Then pop-rivet the hole and reinstall.
    Just saying that's how it was done. It was in the GM and Ford manuals this way.

    • @ericthecarguy
      @ericthecarguy  11 місяців тому

      Thanks for the comment and that info. I wondered how you would be able to flush them out.

    • @maingun07
      @maingun07 11 місяців тому

      I would have thought that would throw off the balance. Maybe not enough to matter? I do recall seeing a TC with a drain plug. I wish I could remember where or why, but it definitely had a square head drain plug. Now I'm wondering if that was on the Cottman supposedly rebuilt TH350 that they stuck in my Skylark back in the 90s.

    • @MrTexasDan
      @MrTexasDan 11 місяців тому

      @@maingun07 Yep, not enough to matter.

  • @Mr.Cadillac94
    @Mr.Cadillac94 10 місяців тому +1

    Hey Eric. What happened to the Monster Transmission that was in there before?

  • @pranays
    @pranays 10 місяців тому

    Good to see you Eric

  • @Aleks_Mechanics
    @Aleks_Mechanics 11 місяців тому +1

    Notification SQUAD!!🔥🔥🔥

  • @andyfarrior4146
    @andyfarrior4146 9 місяців тому

    How high did you have to lift your truck to remove the transmission?
    How did you get to the top bolts on the transmission housing?

  • @HoldFast-un2fc
    @HoldFast-un2fc 10 місяців тому

    wish you did boat engines too.

  • @zx8401ztv
    @zx8401ztv 11 місяців тому +1

    You missed out the mug of coffee or tea to keep the brain properly saturated and it gives you time to check what you have done and ready for the next step.
    O.k I'm a " Tea A Holic " :-D

    • @ericthecarguy
      @ericthecarguy  11 місяців тому

      Fiddlesticks. I'll try and remember next time.

  • @jewllake
    @jewllake 10 місяців тому +1

    Did the Monster transmission break?

  • @omarcastillo2361
    @omarcastillo2361 5 місяців тому

    Does it make a difference what gear (P,R,N,D) the transmission is on when installing?

  • @MrGFG003
    @MrGFG003 11 місяців тому

    Question, if you get the engine replaced but not the actual torque converter nor transmission, what can be causing it to shudder if you start downshifting to brake the car?
    Yep, you guessed it, Ford Escape 2018 2.0 EcoBoost, euro-spec sold in Mexico version, post-engine failure.

  • @jimmycarney9449
    @jimmycarney9449 3 місяці тому

    If you dont have a lot of debris why change torque converter. Ive changed a lot transmissions and usually use same torque converter.

  • @barbarasteudeman7956
    @barbarasteudeman7956 4 місяці тому

    If transmission lines are in the wrong spot, will that be an issue?

  • @cooldude2245
    @cooldude2245 2 місяці тому

    New or rebuilt converter?

  • @CarlCostelloPlays
    @CarlCostelloPlays 11 місяців тому +2

    👍🙂

  • @lexington739
    @lexington739 3 місяці тому

    Is there any body that know a video that show you how to instal 8 gen automatic honda civic transmission step by step .

  • @manonfire3642
    @manonfire3642 11 місяців тому

    How often should xmsn fluid be changed? I had mine replaced about two years ago; is it necessary to go back to the place of installation for fluid changes?

    • @ericthecarguy
      @ericthecarguy  11 місяців тому

      No, you can do them yourself. The procedure is often outlined in the service manual, along with the service interval. I usually change mine about every 30K.

  • @mr.mr.3301
    @mr.mr.3301 11 місяців тому

    Should we use the oil weight recommended by the manufacturer or proper weight for the climate you live in?

    • @ericthecarguy
      @ericthecarguy  11 місяців тому +3

      To the best of my knowledge, automatic transmission doesn't list oil weights like engine oil. Be sure to use the fluid recommended in the instructions.

    • @mr.mr.3301
      @mr.mr.3301 11 місяців тому

      @@ericthecarguy thanks for the reply. I was thinking about engine oil. But did ask under a video about automatic transmissions. Sorry.

  • @franzayalin9867
    @franzayalin9867 11 місяців тому +1

    ❤❤❤👍

  • @DMRMroblox
    @DMRMroblox 10 місяців тому

    Just put a new battery in my 2015 pathfinder and the engine compartment seemed extremely hot. All in all my battery drained and my alternator isn't broken. What could be causing this

  • @user-jo4kg8ov3u
    @user-jo4kg8ov3u 11 місяців тому +2

    Be safe,have fun,stay dirty
    Much appreciated gentleman

  • @billballoo7881
    @billballoo7881 2 місяці тому

    I hate that they took dipsticks away from transmissions. Makes no sense to fill it until the overflow leaks. Kind of stupid actually. BUT, my question is - in filling it this way, is there a chance that you put too much trans fluid in and if so, can that cause damage?

  • @YtDarkGordo
    @YtDarkGordo 2 дні тому

    I recently put in a 4l60e transmission and it only wants to go in reverse every thing else is like it’s in neutral do you have any clue for what I should be looking for????

  • @stonecold4301
    @stonecold4301 8 місяців тому

    IS IT NORMAL FOR A REBUILT TRANSMISSION TO SHIFT HARD WHEN YOU PUT IT IN REVERSE ??

  • @papascabs2767
    @papascabs2767 9 місяців тому

    "FULLY SEAT THE TORQUE CONVERTER" I've had to remove a trans just to seat a converter... it's crappy.

  • @FixingWithFriends
    @FixingWithFriends 10 місяців тому +1

    Yeah... the first time I pulled out an engine (just after highschool) the torque converter leaked some fluid out and I was confused and assumed it would refill from the transmission.
    It does not, definitely refill that. Some weird effects when it is only partly filled.
    Thank you for the tips and reminders.

  • @jackgoss7945
    @jackgoss7945 11 місяців тому

    what happen to the monster transmission ?

    • @ericthecarguy
      @ericthecarguy  11 місяців тому +1

      Complete fail. I believe because I reused the old torque converter. Monster only rebuilt the transmission. The picture in the video with all the 'debris' was the pan for that transmission.

  • @aristjohns4288
    @aristjohns4288 10 місяців тому

    Oops
    2015 Pilot!!!

  • @wobblysauce
    @wobblysauce 11 місяців тому +1

    Depending on the trans… just replace the cooler

  • @davidwalker7383
    @davidwalker7383 11 місяців тому

    All new or remanufactured transmissions make slot of trash. Do a full service of the whole trans system at around 1000 miles.

  • @Erd_Geschoss
    @Erd_Geschoss 10 місяців тому

    This hat has seen it all... :-D

  • @JamieMitchell-st2ue
    @JamieMitchell-st2ue 19 днів тому

    Car does not start I believe there is water in oil

  • @7t2z28
    @7t2z28 11 місяців тому

    That's a hell of a fart at the outro. What the hell did you eat to do that?

    • @ericthecarguy
      @ericthecarguy  11 місяців тому +1

      Air and gasoline.

    • @7t2z28
      @7t2z28 11 місяців тому +1

      @@ericthecarguy I swallowed some gas by accident once, but it wasn't that cool.

  • @Lray4x4
    @Lray4x4 11 місяців тому

    Did the Monster transmission crap out on you already? That's normal for a Monster if so, I don't know how that company is still in business, they have had a bad reputation for years.

    • @ericthecarguy
      @ericthecarguy  11 місяців тому

      Yes, that's why I went with the Jegs unit. No issues at all so far.