Purchased the pipe fitting and it worked perfectly on my 08 Silverado 1500 with 4L60-E. It made the replacement seal a breeze to remove and replace. Thanks for the helpful tip!
Really cool trick, I was having trouble getting that stupid seal out on a 4l60E and I seen your video, I went to the hardware store got some 3/4" pipe and popped it out quick and now that L shaped 3/4 inch pipe is considered a specialty tool in my garage. Thank you for sharing.
You're discovery is awesome! The best I've seen in a great while. Here I am, with all the extravagant tools, pullers and 50 years of making it, taking it apart and putting it all together, your tool makes this job which can be scary and cumbersome to begin with without the right tool, quite easy to accomplish successfully. I tried it yesterday and, it worked phenomenal. Thank you for sharing.
This is the best method to remove the seal from the 4l60E that i know of worked perfectly for me. To get the new seal in tho i had a perfect sized socket that was perfectly flat on top so what i did was connect an extension through the other side the way my socket was made allowed this so then my seal could sit perfectly flat on top of my socket so then i wrapped some electrical tape around my socket so there was a rim so my seal wouldn't just fall off then I simply tapped new seal in worked first try perfectly.
Thanks for this tip. I tried this yesterday, after trying some other methods that didn't really work - I surrounded the socket with electrical tape overlapping to the seal just enough to hold it in place and in it went first time. Thanks!
Excellent specific how-to video to replace that 4T60e seal! Really appreciate you sharing the tips: a) amount of AT fluid drained from the pan, and, b) that nice and very helpful seal removal tool / gizmo. Well done. Thank you Sir Paul.
I ended up driving picks up 4 spots around the old seal to "clover it out", & removed the old seal. Getting the seal reinstalled, is tough! I went through 5 seals doing the socket thing. Ended up using a 13mm socket, that slid inside the seal, & driving a piece of 1" aluminum tubing around the outer shaft. This gave a shoulder for the flange to catch, & kept the seal straight.
paulsjunkcars Your pipe removal method is much better than a pick. I noticed small scars and burrs doing the pick method. But that socket I made was a winner!
All praise, honor, and glory be unto you. I laud and magnify your name. The 1/2" pipe thread trick did the trick. I was ready to use a grenade after 2 hours before learning this.
Excellent specific how-to video to replace that 4T60E seal! Really appreciate you sharing the tips: a) amount of AT fluid drained from the pan; and, b) that nice and very helpful seal removal 1/2" pipe tool / gizmo. Well done. Thanks again Sir Paul. // PS: BTW, would it help to coat the seal with oil to insert it in place? Maybe it would only make matters worse -- too slippery to handle against a tight fit.
Excellent point on coating the seal. That could have made a difference. I will try that next time and update the video with my findings. Thanks for watching.
Where were you able to purchase extra seals? My local auto parts store does not sell them individually. They only come as part of the kit with the filter and the pan gasket.
I got them from a local transmission repair shop. the reason the shop had so many was when they did a transmission filter change they just change the filter and throw the seal in box. its a pain to replace the seal that's why most people don't do it.
I can understand why. I couldn't believe how big of a project it was to change mine. I ended up putting the seal in the freezer overnight to make the metal shrink slightly. Afterwards, it went in fairly easily by tapping it with an 18 mm socket.
jmbathroomhog1990 Great idea on putting it in the freezer. Yeah such a small seal is a major problem. If you don't access to extra seals I would not even change the seal.
DO NOT REMOVE THE FILTER SEAL. It comes in the kit but it does not meed to be removed if the new filter fits into the existing seal. They are pressed into the tranny and are semi-permanant If you do need to replace it, use a bottle jack to press in the new one
spoke to trans shop. dude said he uses a small ball peen hammer. the round side against the seal and hit the flat side with another appropriate size hammer t9 install seals.
Thanks for your comment. Now I don't feel so bad. I changed the fluid/filter yesterday on my Chevy Silverado and ended up leaving the old seal installed after I couldn't get it out. . Over the past 40 years every transmission I ever worked on the seal came right out just by using a bent pick to pull it out. This wouldn't budge!. I didn't seem to damage the rubber sealing portion so I should be O.K.. .. Nice to know others have used the old seal. Next time I will try the method on this video, it is good information also. Thanks again Adrian.
You do realize how redundant this seal is don't you? It's a thin piece of tin,, like a harmonic balancer shim. It fit's inside a MACHINED hole to give an o-ring a place to seal. They could have made the hole fit the o-ring ALONE, with out the tin. But,,, that's capitalism!
After struggling over an hour trying to remove the seal I stumbled upon this video and had it out within 5 minutes. Thanks much!
Purchased the pipe fitting and it worked perfectly on my 08 Silverado 1500 with 4L60-E. It made the replacement seal a breeze to remove and replace. Thanks for the helpful tip!
This man is an absolute legend. Thank you for saving my tail.
that was the slickest method of pulling the seal I've tried. I'll bet it works better than the actual seal puller tool
Really cool trick, I was having trouble getting that stupid seal out on a 4l60E and I seen your video, I went to the hardware store got some 3/4" pipe and popped it out quick and now that L shaped 3/4 inch pipe is considered a specialty tool in my garage. Thank you for sharing.
Great trick, worked instantly. It’s actually 1/2” pipe though. Thanks.
You're discovery is awesome! The best I've seen in a great while. Here I am, with all the extravagant tools, pullers and 50 years of making it, taking it apart and putting it all together, your tool makes this job which can be scary and cumbersome to begin with without the right tool, quite easy to accomplish successfully. I tried it yesterday and, it worked phenomenal. Thank you for sharing.
You're welcome and Thank you.
This is the best method to remove the seal from the 4l60E that i know of worked perfectly for me. To get the new seal in tho i had a perfect sized socket that was perfectly flat on top so what i did was connect an extension through the other side the way my socket was made allowed this so then my seal could sit perfectly flat on top of my socket so then i wrapped some electrical tape around my socket so there was a rim so my seal wouldn't just fall off then I simply tapped new seal in worked first try perfectly.
Thank you, good idea.
Thanks for this tip. I tried this yesterday, after trying some other methods that didn't really work - I surrounded the socket with electrical tape overlapping to the seal just enough to hold it in place and in it went first time. Thanks!
Thank you for the method. I just had to use a smaller threaded fitting. 1/2”flare by 1/2mpt fitting fit perfect. Thx!
Worked like a charm on my 4L60E - threaded in about 4 turns and hit it with a few light taps and it was out. Thanks for the idea!!
Hey, man. Just wanted to share my apprecation with you. That was so effective and needed. Keep up the good work!
That's the best seal removal vid ive seen yet , 👌👌👌
Your 3/4 inch pipe trick worked great. Thanks.
Dude this totally saved my day, thanks!
Damn, that's good! I just did the removal, worked like a charm. Now about to do the install.
Cool method. i just did a 4T45E. Wound up catching the outer edge with a punch and a hammer and collapsed it inward, worked well.
Excellent specific how-to video to replace that 4T60e seal! Really appreciate you sharing the tips: a) amount of AT fluid drained from the pan, and, b) that nice and very helpful seal removal tool / gizmo. Well done. Thank you Sir Paul.
Your welcome. I really appreciate your comment, thank you! Glad I could be of some help.
same crappy seal in the AU 4L60E here in commodores. tahnks for the 1/2 pipe tip DEFINATELY giving that a go
You just saved me. Thank you!
worked great on my 96 impala ss, thanks for the awesome information
You are a gift from God brother. This video saved me.
Chevy Silverado M30 trans. Worked perfectly! THANK YOU
You're welcome.
Cool deal. Worked like a charm.
saved me all kinds of time fabricating a treaded tool. thanks similar thinking auto tech.
Your welcome!
I ended up driving picks up 4 spots around the old seal to "clover it out", & removed the old seal.
Getting the seal reinstalled, is tough! I went through 5 seals doing the socket thing. Ended up using a 13mm socket, that slid inside the seal, & driving a piece of 1" aluminum tubing around the outer shaft. This gave a shoulder for the flange to catch, & kept the seal straight.
That's a great idea. I went through many seals also. I will have to try your idea next time. Thanks.
paulsjunkcars Your pipe removal method is much better than a pick. I noticed small scars and burrs doing the pick method. But that socket I made was a winner!
Great video, thanks for posting
very clever seal removal tool!
Holy shit this is exactly what I needed to know. Thank you
Your welcome!
All praise, honor, and glory be unto you. I laud and magnify your name.
The 1/2" pipe thread trick did the trick. I was ready to use a grenade after 2 hours before learning this.
Glad that homemade tool help you. I'm glad you didn't have to resort to a grenade. Haha
GoahMotion is it half inch pipe or 3/4 I thought he said 3/4 inch
video soundtrack says 3/4", but there is a text overlay at 1:24 that corrects to 1/2"
Ok thank you
Excellent specific how-to video to replace that 4T60E seal! Really appreciate you sharing the tips: a) amount of AT fluid drained from the pan; and, b) that nice and very helpful seal removal 1/2" pipe tool / gizmo. Well done. Thanks again Sir Paul. // PS: BTW, would it help to coat the seal with oil to insert it in place? Maybe it would only make matters worse -- too slippery to handle against a tight fit.
Excellent point on coating the seal. That could have made a difference. I will try that next time and update the video with my findings. Thanks for watching.
Great way to take the seal out
Thank you.
Where were you able to purchase extra seals? My local auto parts store does not sell them individually. They only come as part of the kit with the filter and the pan gasket.
I got them from a local transmission repair shop. the reason the shop had so many was when they did a transmission filter change they just change the filter and throw the seal in box. its a pain to replace the seal that's why most people don't do it.
I can understand why. I couldn't believe how big of a project it was to change mine. I ended up putting the seal in the freezer overnight to make the metal shrink slightly. Afterwards, it went in fairly easily by tapping it with an 18 mm socket.
jmbathroomhog1990 Great idea on putting it in the freezer. Yeah such a small seal is a major problem. If you don't access to extra seals I would not even change the seal.
really work if I leave on the freezer? I'm drsesperated I can put the seal inside 😢
@@paulsjunkcars Hmm wonder if simply spraying cold air/compressed air on it would do...
DO NOT REMOVE THE FILTER SEAL. It comes in the kit but it does not meed to be removed if the new filter fits into the existing seal. They are pressed into the tranny and are semi-permanant
If you do need to replace it, use a bottle jack to press in the new one
Can you put the transmission filter seal in the freezer to shrink it?
Great idea, I never tried that. That could be helpful.
@@paulsjunkcars We will find out this weekend. Will let you know how it goes.
If you have a 4L80E, same diameter pipe?
Jack Smith Not sure. I would go by the parts store and compare the two seals.
Thanks.
Your welcome.
good video
do you really have to replace the seal? I mean if the ridge inside is still intact i dont get why
Tyler Pisarchick, As hard this could be for a average person with no access to more replacement seals, I would not take the chance replacing it.
ah sweet. thank you!
I hate those stupid seals!! I bent my seal trying to hammer it in. Where can I get these seals at? Thank you
spoke to trans shop. dude said he uses a small ball peen hammer. the round side against the seal and hit the flat side with another appropriate size hammer t9 install seals.
Very interesting, I will give that a try. thanks for the info.
I've replace that seal one time out of 8 filter changes.
These seals suck.
Thanks for your comment. Now I don't feel so bad. I changed the fluid/filter yesterday on my Chevy Silverado and ended up leaving the old seal installed after I couldn't get it out. . Over the past 40 years every transmission I ever worked on the seal came right out just by using a bent pick to pull it out. This wouldn't budge!. I didn't seem to damage the rubber sealing portion so I should be O.K.. .. Nice to know others have used the old seal. Next time I will try the method on this video, it is good information also. Thanks again Adrian.
You do realize how redundant this seal is don't you? It's a thin piece of tin,, like a harmonic balancer shim. It fit's inside a MACHINED hole to give an o-ring a place to seal. They could have made the hole fit the o-ring ALONE, with out the tin. But,,, that's capitalism!
Your welcome.