when you leave the converter bolted to the flex plate it comes with great risk. You have a chance of scoring the bushing in the pump and damaging the splines on the input shaft, plus tearing the pump seal. takes 10 minutes to drop the pan and filter and 5 minutes to undo the converter bolts. You should always have the converter in the pump when installing. You want to make sure the converter spins freely after you bolt it to the block. If it doesn't and its cocked it will burn out your pump and possibly ruin were the bushing seats in the pump. Then your going to need an overhaul if any debri goes through the unit. All and all, not a bad job.
Watched a couple of your videos. I like that you keep it simple along with not editing out some of the challenges that you face, should make things smoother for others. Great job with nice, clear audio. Just Sub'd.
wow Good job, I have a 1500 1999 I was think about selling it, but that model is so popular and that Champagne silver gold are everywhere so to help out the Community I will part it out , is the Vortech engine a bass LS if so I will rebuild it with the LS mods , there’s a Corvette in my future i’m not 50 yet 50 yr old guys love those Corvettes,
No, not yet, we don't have a video of reinstalling, we might do one in the future, but it's essentially the same thing in reverse plus making sure your flexplate is shimmed correctly ua-cam.com/video/d6R3SG0HxBA/v-deo.html
I used this stainless steel line that works for fuel and transmission fluid for ~$60, one set comes with fittings, too, and should be more than long enough www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01EXXS5NS
@@VeryGoodGarage I had a 96 Silverado 4X4 with a 4L60, I swapped a new Crate engine in, and thought it would be easier to just pull the engine trans and Xfer case, as one complete unit. Well It wasn't. I ended up drooping the transfer case as it kept getting snagged on everything under the truck. Be VERY CAREFUL dropping the transfer case. They are a lot heavier than they look. I dropped that thing on my chest, broke two ribs on each side!!! OUCH!! Once I got the transfer case off ( quite literally off my chest) BTW, DO NOT ATEMPT THIS BY YOURSELF!! Anyway once I got the transfer case out of the picture, the engine and trans slid right out. If I had taken the transfer case loose and dropped the transmission like shown here, I think it would have been about a 4 hour job all in all. Getting them mated back together is a job, as you have to get the torque converter aliened with the front pump on the tranny or you will break things. Hope this helps. Just be careful!!!
It's this transmission jack from Harbor Freight www.harborfreight.com/800-lbs-low-lift-transmission-jack-60234.html, but it has since died on us and I don't miss it, I would recommend a better one than that. Harbor Freight has a more expensive one that might be a better choice
Great video and very helpful. The PNRDL switch glue can be loosened with a heatgun. It gets warm but it's another way to make it easier for next time.
when you leave the converter bolted to the flex plate it comes with great risk. You have a chance of scoring the bushing in the pump and damaging the splines on the input shaft, plus tearing the pump seal. takes 10 minutes to drop the pan and filter and 5 minutes to undo the converter bolts. You should always have the converter in the pump when installing. You want to make sure the converter spins freely after you bolt it to the block. If it doesn't and its cocked it will burn out your pump and possibly ruin were the bushing seats in the pump. Then your going to need an overhaul if any debri goes through the unit. All and all, not a bad job.
That actually makes a lot of sense, thank you for this!
My 99 bourbon is eating starters as well
I was waiting for the battery to be unplugged, soon as I seen the starter I just knew, glad your good bro
Very well explained extremely understandable…
Thanks a lot!
Watched a couple of your videos. I like that you keep it simple along with not editing out some of the challenges that you face, should make things smoother for others. Great job with nice, clear audio. Just Sub'd.
Nice work.
Thank you!
wow Good job, I have a 1500 1999 I was think about selling it, but that model is so popular and that Champagne silver gold are everywhere so to help out the Community I will part it out , is the Vortech engine a bass LS if so I will rebuild it with the LS mods , there’s a Corvette in my future i’m not 50 yet 50 yr old guys love those Corvettes,
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Lol ya forget to unhook that battery
Step 1. Drain the transmission fluid.
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Is that 4L60E auto a factory fitted transmission for the 1999 Suburban 1500 5.7 SBC truck?
Sure is!
The two piece housing started in 1998. There are a lot of little differences year to year.
Pls dont let phil die
Where did you get the transmission???
Came with the 'Burb
Is there a video of the install?
No, not yet, we don't have a video of reinstalling, we might do one in the future, but it's essentially the same thing in reverse plus making sure your flexplate is shimmed correctly ua-cam.com/video/d6R3SG0HxBA/v-deo.html
I like your skills, you have that let's do it, I'm not scurd mentality...
Where did you get those fitting for the transmission lines and those braided hoses
Here's a link: amzn.to/3eeODS6
What jack stands are you using
How much did it cost to get the aftermarket cooler lines?
I used this stainless steel line that works for fuel and transmission fluid for ~$60, one set comes with fittings, too, and should be more than long enough www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01EXXS5NS
@@VeryGoodGarage thanks
Is this a 4 wheel drive setup?
Nope, just 2wd sadly
How long would you say it takes to do one of these for the first time on a 4x4 model?
Sadly I have no idea since I don't have anything that's 4x4 :( Not yet at least
@@VeryGoodGarage I had a 96 Silverado 4X4 with a 4L60, I swapped a new Crate engine in, and thought it would be easier to just pull the engine trans and Xfer case, as one complete unit. Well It wasn't. I ended up drooping the transfer case as it kept getting snagged on everything under the truck. Be VERY CAREFUL dropping the transfer case. They are a lot heavier than they look. I dropped that thing on my chest, broke two ribs on each side!!! OUCH!! Once I got the transfer case off ( quite literally off my chest) BTW, DO NOT ATEMPT THIS BY YOURSELF!! Anyway once I got the transfer case out of the picture, the engine and trans slid right out. If I had taken the transfer case loose and dropped the transmission like shown here, I think it would have been about a 4 hour job all in all. Getting them mated back together is a job, as you have to get the torque converter aliened with the front pump on the tranny or you will break things. Hope this helps. Just be careful!!!
What kind of jack is that?
It's this transmission jack from Harbor Freight www.harborfreight.com/800-lbs-low-lift-transmission-jack-60234.html, but it has since died on us and I don't miss it, I would recommend a better one than that. Harbor Freight has a more expensive one that might be a better choice
Hey is there anyway I can contact you privately(Facebook or Instagram)?
Sure thing! I can be emailed any time at brian@garage.gg, our Facebook page is fb.me/VeryGoodGarage, and our Instagrams are in the video descriptions