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

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

[@cnknguyen]

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

[@kombeezy833]

I felt this deeply lol

[@mikekopisz1227]

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]

Ahahaha Same... Ooooo parts!!!

[@motoxray]

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

[@scottmcmichael319]

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

[@adrianbrittain7870]

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]

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]

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

[@phillipmalkin1169]

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]

There’s crap shops in every country

[@dolphincliffs8864]

A UV flashlight will cause the oil to light up.

[@normcheers6870]

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!

[@derek3594]

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

[@no1zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz]

That is a basic inspection point for any trans professional

[@normcheers6870]

Common problem with Allison's!

[@zatgeye7320]

“Pretty simple” as I stare in amazement and confusion

[@LaramieJim]

I was thinking the same...hahaha

[@777jones]

Pretty simple: [alien tech heiroglyphs]

[@andrewfletcher2213]

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]

Same lol

[@Yophillips3272]

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.

[@georgef1176]

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!

[@Jupitermustangmike]

I agree

[@blownaway4371]

I'm thinking about driving out in the spring..

[@ozzymandus3865]

Bro good mechanics are hard to find. I would definitely drive or tow my car many miles just to get to a good shop.

[@josephhertzberg2734]

​@@ozzymandus3865having a good mechanic is a blessing

[@dannyfonseca8385]

Where is the worshop

[@rizkhan3368]

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]

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

[@theothergameygamer]

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]

trust me, I am french and I still dont understand

[@rongreen8485]

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

[@UOttawaScotty]

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]

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

[@hugomora7873]

Glad I’m not the only one 😅😂🤣😂🤣

[@audiomxr]

True

[@thlee3]

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

[@UOttawaScotty]

@@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.

[@jhordan2631]

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]

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

[@electronicscaos]

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]

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

[@styga1969]

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]

Geez leave the poor man alone

[@markhopkins70]

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.

[@thor6580]

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.

[@rizza7575]

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]

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]

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]

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]

@@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]

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.

[@TheRealKirkHammett]

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]

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

[@joebudi5136]

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. ;)

[@ChrisJTAA]

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.

[@Tacosauce22]

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]

and head work at machine shops, just as bad.

[@normansabel1850]

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

[@normansabel1850]

Same applies to almost every technical trade.

[@jarvislarson6864]

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

[@motoxray]

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...

[@ni_wink84]

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]

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]

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

[@ni_wink84]

@@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]

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

[@Ratrazor]

Right no good builder would do that.

[@microfarmers]

"The Transmission Mechanic" is "The Brain Surgeon" of the automotive industry. Hats off Ladd.

[@walterf6993]

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]

Yep both way too complicated for me 😂

[@mrwd1234]

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]

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

[@RJRyenolds]

Thats an expensive part to F up.

[@mrt4088]

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.

[@smokeskull]

Hes so knowledgeable and smooth he could tell me his transmission create rainbows and i would believe him

[@farnorth7314]

I owned a successful trans shop for 25 years...I retired 10 years ago...these videos are a very enjoyable look back :)

[@troyt6006]

well good come fix my 96 f150.. reverse went out then drive.. no warning wtf...s.e michigan detroit.

[@zimbab5748]

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

[@thomasjefferson7359]

That's exactly what I was thinking.

[@MicraHakkinen]

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

[@jamallabarge2665]

@@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]

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

[@deanproctor2690]

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

[@the_good_lad]

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

[@sharkey086]

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]

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

[@greenheart524]

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

[@bobsakameno6436]

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

[@wildbill5670]

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]

Maybe I just like riding horses. 😜

[@chrispowers187]

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

[@eddiebones20]

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.

[@peterl2017]

My trans teacher in trade school was like this guy, knew absolutely every in and out. You could rip apart a bunch of transmissions and throw all the parts together and he could rebuild them and have absolutely no hesitation as to what goes where. Its truly an art. Local trans shop has my customers truck still in their yard going on 3 months. What does that say about them? The shop I used to work at, we would ship our transmissions out to them, and we had a lot of come backs. Transmission rebuilding is an art, much appreciation for those who really know how to do it.

[@peterl2017]

Auto trans was probably the most challenging class in school, only electrical was similar, but transmissions gave lots of guys problems and probably nightmares lol.

[@mikeburch2998]

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

[@chascarpenter5006]

Its a train wreck, his wordage is brilliant.

[@nathanlewis5682]

Same thing you don't want to hear from your doctor

[@haroldwilkerson2026]

@@nathanlewis5682 especially your proctologist

[@schigara]

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]

Appreciate that 💪🏻

[@eric63377]

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]

They are called torx plus.

[@bobby0081]

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

[@Turbogto_guy]

@@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

[@danielbonner8309]

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

[@J.Crooner]

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]

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

[@J.Crooner]

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

[@harrycallahan8573]

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]

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

[@bryan6036]

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

[@user-js4cl3ww9o]

What a great honor it is to see a man rebuilds or tear down an automatic transmission professionally I will be watching more very educational thank you

[@gregoryfairchild2460]

I was on vacation in Florida and my Buick rendezvous AWD trans went out. We had it rebuilt at AAMCO for $2,500 While on our cruise. It never lasted 3 years on the rebuild. They r&r'd everything and never went low on fluid after the rebuild. Just went out while driving one day. We ended up just junking it

[@schigara]

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?

[@dut4204]

Yup same here

[@Jake39019]

^^^^

[@scottterwiel]

Agreed. Eager to learn

[@ronjlwhite8058]

was thinkin the same thing.

[@robertmills3554]

Take it apart! YAY, I wanted to learn.

[@Z-Bart]

100% confident Richard will get it fixed right.

[@josephbelczynski5342]

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

[@BrianEvans766]

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!!!

[@Gadsdentreadlightly]

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]

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]

@@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]

@@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]

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

[@richardhoneywell7411]

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]

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

[@yurimodin7333]

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

[@slp1338]

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]

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]

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

[@scottjays360s.johnson2]

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.

[@thomasfx3190]

I really enjoy watching you work on transmissions! It’s gratifying to see someone do things the right way.

[@paulheinemann7259]

I've worked on cars all my life but man after watching these videos about auto transmissions and the way Richard just pulls them apart (which is the easy bit) and just keeps pushing everything in a pile and the complexity of them, I wouldn't even think about touching one.

[@SgtJoeSmith]

I rebuilt a 4l60e several years ago. Came out better than stock. Lots KZbin videos, step by step video while doing it, rebuild book. And lots trips to dealer parts dept to ask advice and show parts. Bought parts from them then. 3 months and $3000. Well didnt work daily. It was an experience. Driving when I was done I was screaming with joy

[@stuart207]

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

[@adrianbrittain7870]

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

[@lowdown3523]

@@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

[@chefzackkasmar6767]

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!!

[@eddiesheeran5791]

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.

[@nicolausranker8521]

I'm glad to see Richard wearing gloves. It always drove me nuts watching him work in his earlier videos, with bare hands. You will have a longer, healthier career/life, and as someone who manages an auto body shop, I know we need guys like you around as long as possible. You are truly a tremendously talented transmission builder. Love the videos!

[@maxwell6504]

Started wearing them after I called him an idiot.

[@stonerman15]

@@maxwell6504 lol

[@YZFoFittie]

Yet proceeds to spray atomized oil all over the place with high pressure air... lol

[@maxwell6504]

@@YZFoFittie true lmfao he shouldn't be using air anymore either

[@southerntommygun1353]

Yeah, I'm a poster child for that after years in the oil fields then bladder cancer later on.

[@lbeliel4128]

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.

[@nonyabiz2777]

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.

[@robertmarriott890]

I have watched every episode you have done I think I have learned a lot from you and enjoy everything you are honest I would have no problem bringing my stuff to you

[@n2ocharged]

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.

[@thenameforcorey2261]

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 💪!!!!

[@rogelioortiz8802]

Cool to watch. I like how he said purity simple. Wen you have been doing this work for 30 years. Your a master. For people like us that don't do this every day.

[@mrmidnight32]

Still wish you guys would post an assembly video of your 80/60’s. For us guys who can’t afford a service and would like to learn and do it our selves.

[@joshuabaker5712]

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.

[@bobbobby1846]

you have a part# or link

[@joshuabaker5712]

@@bobbobby1846 I'll get it tomorrow when I'm at work.

[@Monster8242]

@@joshuabaker5712 that would definitely come in handy

[@markvickroy6725]

I second that

[@douglaswalston3137]

Part #?

[@FlyEaglesFly19111]

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

[@MrTruckerf]

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

[@1stFlyingeagle]

Sir, you are a real professional. It is truly a pleasure watching and listening to you tear that trans apart. I have never watched your videos before.

[@coalminer6278]

Absolute artist, the man that absolutely knows his craft is at work here and just watching him, is like watching a surgeon at work!!!

[@douglash3129]

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]

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

[@stevemcc4447]

I’d doubt that I’ll ever build one of these…but it’s a pleasure to see a master of his trade do his work!

[@yuritahdid1475]

I will say this after watching a few of these rebuilds, this man definitely knows his shit when it comes to transmissions!!!

[@alanclark639]

I just knew I'd found a channel worth watching as soon as I'd seen the speed and dexterity of those oil soaked hands - loved the M.E. type table too with the gore draining! Over here in the U.K. I know my way round some excavator innards - learnt the hard way and I can tell Richard went to a similar school. Fantastic Sir! Going to find a constructing video now.

[@americanpatriot2.06]

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

[@josephwatts6183]

I watch a lot of these type shows but I think you have one of the best if not the best one on KZbin. 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.

[@tomwilliams8675]

I am amazed. It's a pleasure to watch a skilled professional do something that appears so complicated and make it look easy.

[@ckratzet5286]

As said. Most excellent. Followed you for years and I must say, stay with it.

[@DanielH3342]

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

[@chip9832]

Same

[@Arsopu]

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

[@blue03r6]

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]

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

[@dannymckenzie8329]

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.

[@peteaplin8324]

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!

[@mrkeopele]

beautiful work, very knowledgeable, priceless. thanks for sharing the process!

[@richardgalli7262]

Richard you are blessed with a wealth of information and experience that many only dream about. I feel so inadequate and thank you for sharing. Live long and prosper because we need ya.

[@Mark_C1]

This reminded me of working in operating theatres in my youth. The confidence in ones work right there 👌

[@mr_tom_1_0]

Yeah. Reminds me of joint replacement surgery videos. When they start hammering things in…

[@Sktzo]

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

[@kensmechanicalaffair]

Lol

[@timothyandrewnielsen]

How dare they

[@bluecrabnitroracing4499]

Could watch this guy all day, super knowledgeable. An the special kinda guy, who can actually teach folks ! An has patience an knowledge in spades! Top notch!!!🦀🦀🦀

[@jcooper702]

Your work is masterful!

[@donnatalielucasheimbigner7598]

Another shop that needs to learn that nice new expensive parts will not replace knowledge of what your doing combined with caring to do quality work. I once bought a 2002 minivan from a friend that had a local shop rework the trans. It was missing the center bell housing to engine bolts, had other bolts missing (including 1 torque converter nut), & had SAE bolts jammed up into the exhaust manifolds. I see they went to the same training course as the shop that did this trans.

[@henryD9363]

But still got a lower grade

[@stevensapyak7971]

@@henryD9363 8.28.21. Like a friend of mine used to say……looks like D- workmanship®️

[@matermark]

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]

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]

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

[@caninparks4928]

Man I love this guy and his wealth of knowledge. This man probably knows more about transmissions than the GM engineering staff.

[@j3rocketeer]

You sir are a master of your craft. Thank you for your hard work throughout the years.

[@WvFisherman90]

I know you guys are busy as it gets and build videos really slow down the build and I love and appreciate the tear down videos you make time for but I'm sure people would love to watch a LIVE build video, I know I would watch every hour I possibly could of a live build video!! Your amazing at your craft and its amazing to watch how knowledgeable you are on these things. Thank you guys for the videos you do make!!!

[@tbag6600]

as a transmission repairman myself i love seeing a master work. my specialty is Dodge and Chrysler RWD units

[@BasedBidoof]

Really cool channel, glad I found this in my recommended. A well of knowledge

[@on-site4094]

People that take pride in there work & educate make the world a better place. Thanks for the detailed explanation

[@pizzacrusher4632]

man you know a TON about all the different transmissions! Impressive!

[@chascarpenter5006]

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]

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

[@matermark]

He did make part 2

[@JFar-jf6qq]

such a pleasure to be able to watch someone that really knows there sh*t work and share there knowledge! Thx ma mna...you rock!👍🏻✌🏻

[@spidusp]

Every your video i watch iam amazed man..this is decades of assembling/dissasembling so much knowledge you have its pleasure to watch......wish i had your experience

[@Rabahsaurus]

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

[@lilygrahamcakes4199]

THE KNOWLEDGE this man has is absolutely incredible ! Amazing to watch !!

[@rickyburton4642]

It’s nice to see a real professional at work!!! 😃👍👍😎

[@BeADad2447]

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!

[@Blackbird46]

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...

[@oztinc]

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

[@aaronwilcox6417]

I'm not interested in cars or working on autos but this man's abilities and knowledge is wizard level. Much appreciated even from a non enthusiast.

[@peterjarnes25]

Super impressed with your knowledge and know how!