68RFE Transmission Full Rebuild Part 2

This is part 2 of the 68RFE Transmission Rebuild Video.

[@jmurphy1973]

If I'm a new guy in the transmission field, I'm hoping like hell that I get a job in a shop with a guy like Hiram. Awesome vids as used, man.

[@roadkill5333]

jmurphy1973 if you get a job in a shop, I would hope that you would strive to be the one that is just like Hiram!!

[@briankoundry3401]

Just became a new subscriber been repairing cars all my life from age of 14 now 58 you are truly the best master builder and teacher I have seen thank you. BK

[@akawireguy1197]

One of the true rarities among mankind, a natural born teacher who is generous with his knowledge and able to see through the lens of those who do not understand, and anticipate what their questions will be. I hope you will do a C-6 build to go with your C-6 teardown sometime. I just built my first one, it seems to function just fine, and I'm working on a second right now while I have it fresh in my mind but I'm still working at the level of the what goes next and don't yet understand the why. It is only when I understand the "why this part goes next" that I really feel like I am assembling one correctly rather than blindly following directions without actually understanding what I'm doing.

[@jmurphy1973]

Hiram...please make more vids! Miss ya, man

[@DragRaceJunky]

Awesome video. Im a technician of 15 years. Multiple certifications ect. However i haven't been inside very manys trans other than th400 350 and glides.. I just bought $11,000 in aftermarket parts for my 68rfe and your video got me through the entire build. Thanks

[@nsboost]

11k is only a few grand away from putting a Allison in…. I would have just swapped it if you were spending that kinda money

[@sounddecision9714]

DAMN MANG!!!! thank you so much, I do all my own work to my truck and with this video I felt confident to attempt the tranny. Everyone and there dog told me dont even bother trying it's way too complicated. You broke it down step by step and made it vary easy to follow along. Thank you again, owe you a bottle of scotch!!

[@mattolson6951]

This video was a huge help while rebuilding my 68rfe.

[@martymcgrogan]

What an amazing video!!! I know this slows you down immensely!! But your knowledge and dexterity and speed are still amazing to me. I am a do-it-yourselfer, but your job is secure; this is beyond my fear level!!!! Thanks so much for your generous teaching and well-done video!!

[@wallacegardner5090]

THANK YOU FOR TEACHING ME HOW TO REBUILD A 4L60E S101998 2.2L NO PROBLEMS RAN RIGHT OUT OF THE GATE FIRST TIME. nOW HAVE 1500 MILES ON IT

[@CubasAutomotive]

wallace gardner That was my 1st trans too, but not a full overhaul. I will be doing the full 4l60 soon enough. He's amazing. Check out Gary Ferraro too.

[@howardjohnson6584]

Good job. I worked at several shops that didn't want me to change all the bushings. One clown told me that if a bushing lasted this long it will last another 100000 miles! When I opened my shop, I changed them all almost always.

[@jamesvann3372]

Thank you, Hiram, I worked for a transmission rebuilder in the late 60s and quit because they were cheating customers. I went to work for Caterpillar and rebuilt scraper trans and automatic in the field. Please keep up the good work.

[@MrPtrgun]

Hello Mr. Gutierrez, I just finished rebuilding a 4L60E that came in a 94 Silverado. I couldn't have been able too without your videos! I hope you are still making videos!!!! I can't tell you how grateful I also!!!!!!

[@bluesraincancun9217]

Dude, you are a talented guy. You make it look so easy.

[@petersonnegkavayon1861]

I only learn something new with Hiram, he is a good teacher, thank you so much...

[@danjette8238]

You my friend are are a godsend! Thank you for posting this awesome video for this very expensive transmission, which from what I see, can be torn down with a couple of flat head screwdrivers and a pick. You’ve given me the confidence to rebuild my own transmission, with a complete rebuild kit,new pump and torque converter for less than 2000$ vs 7000$ at a transmission shop and I know I’ll be putting all the new parts from the kit....bushings included. Great video!

[@robertyoung4389]

Hirem, Thank you for the great videos. I am a long time fan and a professional mechanic for over fifty years, and just wanted to let you know i learn something new every time i watch one of your videos. thank you again for whatg you do R.G.Young, Jr

[@CubasAutomotive]

Whoa!! A 2 hour video!! Actually 3 if you count part 1, of the breakdown.😍😍 Hiram has come back with even better videos!! I didn't think that was possible! Gracias for even going more in depth with the explanation and tricks. I know this is a time consuming endeavor, but know that it's GREATLY appreciated! Abrazos Hiram! 🤗🤗

[@ozzstars_cars]

Hiram does it again! Like a boss.

[@CubasAutomotive]

Ozzstar I've missed his videos!!

[@roadkill5333]

Ozzstar... like a boss!! He's very thorough, knowledgable, and personable!! Just a joy to watch a nice guy, that knows what he's doing, and likes to share with everyone!! Much like Eric O, ScannerDanner, DiagnoseDan, and many others! He has the transmission market sewn up!

[@brianmoore5498]

truly outstanding workmanship. thank you kindly.

[@haroldbeaupre4659]

Been doing transmissions for over 30 years.Very good videos,the only thing i would recommend is putting your assembly grease on with your fingers that way if you have a ripped lipseal you will feel it and not have to tear it back down after air checking.

[@drice847]

Hiram I just found your channel a couple of days ago, from one mechanic to another your a true professional to your trade. I have enjoyed your videos and hope if you ever get out "of the business" you decide to find a good automotive college and decide to become a teacher and pass on what you have learned. I had teachers when I went to automotive college back in the 80's, and you remind me a lot of them. I can tell you love your work, keep the videos coming.

[@marshred]

Hiram, thank you for the great instructional videos! Very helpful with the 68RFE rebuild we just did. Parts from your friends at Bay Area were excellent!

[@bryanbremmer1373]

Thanks, Hiram Just a tip for you guys, you can place your bushing in a freezer overnight and use a deep fryer with a electric temp control, Water will work just fine. Take your parts that are going need a bushing installed, heat them to about 140 degrees, then take your bushing one by one out of the freezer and install them. Removing them its the hard way as Hiram said.

[@kenichigibo3483]

Thank you from Brazil, very clear instructions to assemble 68rfe. God bless you!

[@haywardsautomotive6156]

Nice video Hiram. I watched the entire video and enjoy rebuilding transmissions. Built my first transmission in 1972 at BOCES A904 and built my first racing Turbo 400 in 1978 and the rest is history.

[@avelinoordonez7968]

Thank you for making this video, it was very helpful when I rebuild my transmission. God bless you.

[@tracywraley6892]

I watched this twice so I could get all the information thank you

[@CubasAutomotive]

tracy wraley lol. Same here! I'm watching it again for winding down to sleep.

[@roliv561]

You are great guy . Thanks wonderful and productive videos!@! You are the best !!

[@robertgelley6454]

Wow! Without a doubt...certainly a Master Craftsman! Extremely competent in your craft!

[@VWWRENCHIE]

Hiram knows his way around a transmission like Gordon Ramsay knows his way around a kitchen.👍😎

[@robsimms2766]

I would like to thank you for your time and videos that you do. Because of your videos I rebuilt a 07 4t65e on own. Justed wanted to thank you.

[@zakaroonetwork777]

Your are still the best Trans Mechanic teacher on KZbin. Could you please cover the Toyota AB60F… I could bring you mine if your in Cali.

[@bryantwhitis1268]

Hiram, man you know when you decided to have a youtube channel and viewers watch and see how professional you are. The questions and comments are going to roll in because the viewers want to learn and the way to learn is to ask questions if it was me I would answer them you just might get blesses one day.

[@tomduncan1970]

I could watch his videos all day long. Thanks for sharing your knowledge

[@theautomotivegarage]

Another - Great Quality Video Sir, very Informative and Educational. Learning something New everyday. .Thank You!!!

[@carlosgarcia5614]

Your the man. Watching this as. I build my trans. Thanks a million

[@hgradyspruce1975]

Good stuff man! Just ran across this channel and have thoroughly enjoyed it. I am 62 years old and lived out the muscle car experience back in the day. I had mainly standard shift in mustangs and nova but a few with the turbo 400. Always tried to tweak the auto trans to the real hard shifts. Brings back a lot of memories. Good job, keep it up.

[@512bbnevada]

Couldn't have done my 68RFE with out this video. Thanks

[@michaelharris1895]

very nice, i appreciate the closeups and explanations of why you do something.

[@doug184]

Just want to thank you for 4L60 video, it helped me a lot and after a year it shifts solid!! Hope you are doing okay!

[@stephenp1717]

Thank you for making these videos. You do a great job. So glad you are back and making videos again.

[@JasonTheMunicipalMechanic]

I must say you do a great job with these videos, your very informative. Thank you sir!

[@stevegriffith7236]

Guarantee, 99% of shops dont put complete bushing kits in these units.

[@howardjohnson6584]

Most shops I was at didn't. One shop even made fun of me for doing it!

[@Compensating6.7]

Kickass dude! Watched both videos bc I wanna rebuild my 68 bc of these videos I’m going to give it a try. Thanks! Wish me luck!

[@Thegoobmancometh]

Hiram, I wish you had more time to do videos! I've watched all your rebuild videos several times each! Those are the videos I crave from you! Your a very good teacher and we havent heard from you in a while! Hope all is well! Also hoping for some more rebuild videos real soon! Don't quit on us! You have loyal fans who are trying to be patient, but we're itching for our Hiram fix! 😆

[@63256325N]

I think I mentioned it in part one but I'll say it again, good to see you! I enjoy watching the work you do, you make it look easy. Thanks for the videos and if you can, more please.

[@leszeklepkowski1371]

Amazing video, KZbin should pay extra for such a useful , educational input not for promotion crazy behaviors !!!! Good luck!

[@leszeklepkowski1371]

You saved me over 2000$ for rebuilding my trans, just replaced orc clutch, cost me 150$ and 3 evenings.

[@AutomaticTransmission]

I'm glad this information helped you.

[@aubreyroche5080]

Love your quality work ! Very Nice.

[@timothy3095]

I agree with everyone in that you are a great teacher. I say this more for myself than anyting but it would be awesome to see you rebuild a BMW e92 M3 DCT transmission on the channel

[@amostecumseh6931]

really appreciate the whole video. really demonstrated a high level of professionalism 👍. great job looking for your next teardown and inspection with the reassembly. oh nearly forgot replace cam bearings... last time I built a engine was in highschool and I was nothing more than a helper 😂.

[@AutomaticTransmission]

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[@AutomaticTransmission]

Thanks

[@froggyfrancis2211]

Best trans building channel period.

[@ShainAndrews]

Really appreciate your work. I see so many guys just slamming parts around. Yeah I can tell they know what they are doing, but when I get a trans back from a shop and the case and pan look like they were tossed in a rock tumbler it always makes me wonder how the parts inside were handled and installed. I don't work on may autos myself, but when the need comes up I search your video catalog to see if you have covered it. Watch the videos a few times then go for it. Or I use the information to determine if it is something I want to tackle then I use it to interview shops before I farm the work out.

[@psicopatalucifer]

Excellent thank you Hiram.

[@daytonpyro]

i miss your videos. hope all is well with you

[@DAKOTANSHELBY]

Hirman, I've watched both videos, part 1 and 2 of the 68RFE. You are a true professional in your field. Thank you for the detail, the history and sharing your knowledge of the design weaknesses and corrections. By the way, what ever became of that Jetaway 315 1957 Cadillac trans project? Didn't see a follow-up to part 1 you posted a year ago. Thank you. Greater Chicago Area

[@robertgosk2003]

Excellent video very informative. Thank you

[@robertarend5752]

Thanks hiram

[@roadkill5333]

GREAT JOB, as usual Hiram!! You do great work, I really enjoy watching your videos!

[@solutionsautorepair3582]

Very professional n perfect helpful video thanks Mr. H G.

[@frankmjr6571]

Great video and great job at showing us the finer details. Thank you!!

[@jamesscherbenske5985]

Like always another Badass video thanks amigo

[@TheBiGamE]

looooool man you make me laugh.. al sort of enjoyment.. Great job great soul

[@TheBiGamE]

yes yes yeees iv been waiting for this.... great job👍👍👍👍👍

[@twncowboy]

you are awesome. love your lessons.

[@KOSTASFK1200]

Best teacher hands down!!

[@jamierobichaud9976]

Awesome video. Gave me the motivation to attempt it

[@scottloughry4368]

Thank for the video I watch 1 and 2 of the built

[@aaronemery738]

thanks you,mr.hiram for your channel.its very informative

[@mikedaugharty5544]

super job on all the components!!!

[@gatica1978]

Keep up the great work, and keep the videos coming!

[@wansolve2036]

Hiram, is this your last video? It doesn't show any new ones for a year. Is everything ok? Where'd you go? Hope all is well.

[@wysetech2000]

Well done as usual, Hiram.

[@VikingBagsYT]

Much respect from everyone here at Vikingbags!

[@jayjohnson165]

Watch those 4C snap rings. They blow off a lot and cause a lot of damage. Sonnax makes a retainer kit to keep it in place , suncoast does as well but they’re pricier.

[@balaraj.k8417]

Can u please make a video on how different parts in the transmission works...It is complicated as there are too many parts inside the transmission..System.. sensers...Oil passages and rings. Etc.. Your videos... are nice...Thanks...

[@arrowheatinganda.c5726]

I am re assembling a 4r55E transmission and I would pay to get a video of it... I did a 4l60e and your assembly video made it smooth and it works very well. I would love one for a 4r55e I would even pay for it

[@rebuildersinaction5423]

saludos amigo hiram aqui jhon moreno desde colombia bendiciones y exitos

[@billk5727]

Excellent job! Exceeds factory specs now.

[@bobmcelver1484]

Hiram makes it look easy.......like butta'. Nice job !

[@zippythechicken]

It would also be good if you did some diagnostic videos.. I know at the point you get your hands on a trans its going to be torn down to the bearings and checkballs but for the rest of us its good to know symptoms and whether something is a solenoid or a clutch pack.. before we order parts and get working

[@VinceRFelix-vw1pm]

Hey buddy, damn good videos and love your positive attitude, wish I could have some of that. 😀 Yes I sure did subscribe and left this positive comment, keep up the great work and videos...!!

[@michaelhemric5228]

Your cam bushings give alot toward your overall oil pressure you should always change them if you are that deep in so in translation i would have used the pump head with the new bushing before i used the remand with the old bushing in it aswell 🤯 and the ⚙️ backwards lol good eye sir good eye

[@maxseekings4522]

Thank you hiram, love these videos!

[@wyomingmechanic5984]

Great video. The only thing I would love to see is how you remove the bushings. I am struggling to get them out without damaging bore. Thanks for the good info!

[@AutomaticTransmission]

I'll make a video just about bushing removal and installation. Thanks

[@zippythechicken]

Finally I am looking to restore an older GM or Ford or VW maybe and change the drive train .. maybe find a 302 mustang c4 and put a 351 c6 in it.. if you could go over how you deal with things like making a Column Shifter into a Floor Shifter and Linkage and cable actuated and what options you have and what to expect .. also Driveshafts if you need to make custom to fit a longer engine and trans in say a mustang or something.. its something I have never done.. i know you can buy the stuff

[@Oralepues]

Good video and information like always gracias Hiram.

[@rickjohnson1632]

Another job well done 👍

[@judyfarkas2108]

It's been over a year since his last post, anybody know what happen to him? He was prolly one of the best KZbin channels on auto transmission rebuilds. Miss his knowledge and skill.

[@MrThatnativeguy]

What happened to him

[@nathanwarren1817]

I would use a brass punch to install the snap ring. The screw driver is better for screws ;). The brass is better at not damaging the snap ring.

[@frdmstnggt99]

I’d love to see a ZF 8HP transmission full tear down and build.

[@JohnIsett]

And/or the older and failure-prone 5HP!

[@natefidalgo7625]

Granted when i did try internal transmission disassembly i was out in a junkyard on dirt i didn't have a good table to use. But regardless stuck on snap rings didn't have the tool so transmission pan and only bolts i could undo.... (snap ring pliers at the time i wasn't aware of the snap rings). So the next step for me is to completely disassemble junk transmissions then if that a success move on to reassembling the components properly

[@davidmiller9485]

to answer your question, no i don't use old bearings (no matter which bearings) during a rebuild. Then again i usually send my heads and block out to get reworked and have the cam bearings done then since i don't have the equipment to it myself.

[@rodsilver1898]

Nice job

[@Garth2011]

What were the popular OEM defects in these 68RFE transmissions ? Overdrive slippage, valve body warpage and what else ? What do they need most, a shift correction kit or ?

[@lazylizard67nigro87]

Hey Hiram, I see it’s been awhile since you made any new videos. You ok? A lot of people are missing you. Can you please give us an update on what’s going on and why you haven’t been posting mew videos. Hope your doing well. Please update us ok. Liz

[@blitz8619]

Where is he. Love his videos. Actually i saw he posting on his spanish version channel.

[@HouseCallAutoRepair]

Transmision Automatica is correct. I wish he'd resume his english versions ;)

[@maxhammontree3169]

Excellent work!! How much $ to perform that rebuild?

[@guerrag0411]

PLEASE.!!!! anyone, where is this man shop, i need to know, best mechanic i found, you know he is the best. pls!!

[@MrCarrcon]

What do you charge to tear down and rebuild this 68rfe transmission? Amazing videos and unmatched skill! I want no one else touching my transmission!!

[@grgsalas]

Hiram you alright? Where have you been

[@mateoramirez8592]

I have a question for you is there a nomber to contact you

[@grgsalas]

@@mateoramirez8592 what? Why you want my number

[@sergeymatpoc]

great job. I didn't understand why they made an internal filter in metal cover, why not to make it external (ways to cooler present) or not to make it in a plastic cover or like Honda made, a place for a paper cartridge in the pan