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Thanks, I love the exhaust. I have a few small leaks I need to weld up soon though.
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The new one turns it over faster for sure! I actually bought a rebuild kit for my original starter in my 02, just haven’t gotten around to it yet.
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iamdub
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Ugh. I've been suspecting my starter's getting tired. It sounds just like your old one. I should bite the bullet before it leaves me stranded.
adventurenali92
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Definitely sounds good with the new starter!
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The day finally came and my 6L80 is toast. There was fluid pouring out of the inspection cover, so I'm assuming the torque converter neck cracked, or a break in the bell housing. Regardless of what I'm thinking the issue is, the trans needs to come out. Here is a list I've populated so far, let me know what you think.
Also, I don't know how tagging works (or it's been a long day, lol) but I'm hoping Nick will chime in @NickTransmissions
Also, I don't know how tagging works (or it's been a long day, lol) but I'm hoping Nick will chime in @NickTransmissions
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iamdub
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Just type "@" and the member's username and a list of names will pop up as you type. @NickTransmissions
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Thank you
I was having a senior moment, haha
That's about as much as I could contribute to this glorious build!
Baby Jesus plea help @mikeyss and all the rest of us TY, appreciate it.
Tonyrodz
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Who's going to build the trans for you?
pwtr02ss
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@Just Fishing went through his. I'm sure he can help
Just Fishing
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Ooo 6l80 build time!
I went with a new 3-5-r drum, if i were to have someone weld it.
I would do a new drum anyways, and then have them reinforce it.
My drum was worn heavily, and the clutches seemed to stick a little due to what I can only call "Dents" or more wear marks that left a wavy pattern.
billet sonnax piston on top of that.
I bought my pump in 3 orders, main bell housing, pump body, and the pump stator kit.
installed with the sonnax high rpm spring.
I can get the part numbers, but it was a careful research and measurements before I ordered the pump kit.
At the time I had a super hard time finding parts in stock for it, but amazon came to my rescue.
Also watch out for some of those 3-5-R drums, a batch got out that are for the 6l90 but in boxes marked for the 6l80
different heights, so verify before you slap it in there and then try to figure out why you can't get the pump to seat.
Sumit sent me the wrong one, but amazon hooked me up with the correct one + it was a little cheaper IIRC.
Quick Amazon search for some of my history.
Rebuild your own techm tool + laminates!
Pump slide
Pump rotor kit
Pump cover
Bell housing
That 3-5-R drum
I went with a new 3-5-r drum, if i were to have someone weld it.
I would do a new drum anyways, and then have them reinforce it.
My drum was worn heavily, and the clutches seemed to stick a little due to what I can only call "Dents" or more wear marks that left a wavy pattern.
billet sonnax piston on top of that.
I bought my pump in 3 orders, main bell housing, pump body, and the pump stator kit.
installed with the sonnax high rpm spring.
I can get the part numbers, but it was a careful research and measurements before I ordered the pump kit.
At the time I had a super hard time finding parts in stock for it, but amazon came to my rescue.
Also watch out for some of those 3-5-R drums, a batch got out that are for the 6l90 but in boxes marked for the 6l80
different heights, so verify before you slap it in there and then try to figure out why you can't get the pump to seat.
Sumit sent me the wrong one, but amazon hooked me up with the correct one + it was a little cheaper IIRC.
Quick Amazon search for some of my history.
Rebuild your own techm tool + laminates!
Pump slide
Pump rotor kit
Pump cover
Amazon.com: Genuine GM 24248573 Automatic Transmission Fluid Pump Cover Kit : Automotive
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Bell housing
That 3-5-R drum
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I talked to a shop in town, called Zach's, and I'll probably have them do it. I'd love to do this myself, but I live in a condo, and the garage isn't big enough for the Tahoe to stay laid up for the next few weeks. There also isn't enough room on either side to pull the trans out from under it, haha
adventurenali92
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Bummer to hear the trans decided to leave the chat…… hopefully a rebuild doesn’t cost you your soul lol.
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So far it's looking like it'll cost $7500, but that is including the upgrades for it to handle my future plans to supercharge it.
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I got the Tahoe back last night, and all I can say is WOW!! I fell in love all over again with it. Videos will be coming soon!
We’re definitely going to need some visual (and hopefully audio) evidence..!
iamdub
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Took me a while but now I get it. I had those this morning btw...
Righty tighty lefty loose-LY
