GM 4L80-E Transmission Rebuild - Transmission repair

[@jasonbath3617]

I just got done building my 4l80e, while watching this video. Never even opened one up before. You took all the guess work out of what you were doing. Nice vid and thanks a lot for taking the time to post it up!

[@fmanion24]

How did it workout?

[@jasonbath3617]

@@fmanion24 well, I did okay. My big problem was doing it at a friend's house over a month. Do it in a weekend and label EVERYTHING! Also pay attention to part orientation

[@23steph13]

Thanks for the comment. How's it holding up? Would you rebuild one again or just buy a rebuilt one?

[@jasonbath3617]

@@23steph13 it is working fine! Only problem I've developed is I lost engine braking in 2nd gear. Can't figure it out. No solid answers on line yet

[@TAShannon1]

@@jasonbath3617 Hey Jason. Just read this. Congrats on being able to rebuild the tranny yourself, that's the ultimate DIY task... Regarding your engine brake issue... You should be able to solve this with tranny still in the truck. Typically on 4l80's the 2-1 servo set is the culprit for that. I'm assuming your brake band is in good shape. ACDELCO 24223081 Sometimes the piston will bottom out before the pin pushes on the brake band. This can be caused by wear or using an aftermarket band. Replace with the kit i listed above. Once again, this is assuming that the brake band was installed correctly and isnt worn smooth

[@xbesteverx1]

I recently just re-built my first transmission almost 100% from following this video along the entire build. I used the ATSG manual to help with specs and such but other than this this is a fantastic how to video, and Initially it was this video that made me confident enough to tackle the 4l80-E in my 1 Ton 4x4 K3500. thank you very much sir!

[@23steph13]

Would you do it again or buy a rebuilt one?

[@YTInnovativeSolution]

This is the best 2 hours I have spent on KZbin in a long time Hiram. Thank you so much for sharing this with us. You give the novice and DIY guy an idea of how much time it takes for the seasoned professional to do the job. Many techniques used here apply to other transmission rebuilds. Great info for the new and the experienced rebuilder. Next video, would you highlight some of your tooling for us? I would like to see which brand and style of snap ring pliers you like most and why. I would also like to see more of the shop tooling and facilities too. I have the same issue with my workbench lighting here. The workspace is well lit for the eyes, but not so great for pics and videos. If you know anyone with a studio lighting kit, such as an ARRI setup, invite them over for an experiment. Upload a 5 minute test video for comparison. Awesome work!

[@davidvannorsdall899]

I wanted to say a genuine thank you for making these videos you are helping people

[@jdog3690]

There is no way I could have gotten my 80e build and back on the road with confidence with out your help! Thank you so much for taking the time to do this and keeping the hotrodding diy vibe alive and well

[@shawndinterman2219]

ive said it before and will say it again, I appreciate you doing this video for us hiram, I only have 1 transmission but I make sure to watch all your videos to show my support and love to watch a master at work, Thanks again sir couldnt of done it without you

[@TenderTendon]

Excellent video. You spent an enormous amount of time documenting this. My only recommendation would be to NEVER drill anything at your assembly table. I cringed when I saw you drilling out that drain hole in the pump casing on your assembly table, right next to an open bucket of assembly lube. Cast iron dust is extremely abrasive and goes everywhere. Best to do all the drilling, grinding and filing at another table, or even better in another room. I am a machinist and know nothing about rebuilding automatic transmissions. Thanks for sharing your trade.

[@loonauticus]

I have watched your videos before and I have rebuilt a 4L60-E thanks to your very simple and widely explanatory shots and tricks. I am now really looking forward to rebuilding my 4L80-E in my dually because I feel more than confidant to do the complete job and know it will be proper! Thanks Hiram!!

[@loonauticus]

i just finished rebuilding my 4L80E transmission for my truck... and it drives BEAUTIFUL!! i followed everything in your video and watched it numerous times to make sure i didnt miss anything. you are awesome!

[@CubasAutomotive]

+Pete Wurtinger that's so badass! Good to hear!

[@chuck3376]

Wow, That's the best video I've seen in a long time. Thank you so much. 2 hours of your time. Much appreciated.

[@Roscotech]

LOL! First thank you for taking the time to make this video! Second and this may seem strange…….. I am hooked on the “Atta Boyyyy”!!! I have been a professional mechanic for well over 30 years. I have slowly been taking on more and more transmission work and the shop I am working for now has been very supportive, even though my speed isn’t quite there yet. Anyway I find myself pushing through things I get hung up on and giving myself an Atta Boy now!!! It’s crazy but it kind of helps!

[@voonce]

Thank You so much for giving your hard earned knowledge and valuable time sir.

[@dogpatch8266]

A million tear down videos, very few real build videos , 110% thank you .

[@jimpowell764]

Rebuilt my first 4l80e transmission using this video and it works like a top. :)

[@Shuratth]

I’m about to say f it and full send it. How long did it take you/ have you had alot of experience working on vehicles / transmissions

[@propellerhead9197]

Hiram is the best. you can tell he has done many of these. I rebuilt mine after watching him do it several times. My trannny works flawlessly. Thanks Man. Couldn't do it without you.

[@atlaspaintpros]

This video was amazingly informative and highly detailed, Hiram! Thank you so very much for all of your help in guiding me through the process of tearing down and rebuilding my 4L80e. I never once imagined the task being so straightforward.

[@WrenchBender]

This is a great video! Especially using ordinary shop tools instead of the high-dollar specialty ones the rebuild and service manuals lead you to believe you can't get this rebuild done without them. I wish half the stuff I learned mechanic wise was explained as clearly and concisely as this video explains the 4L80E! Thank you for working on this and posting a great reference!

[@danieljones317]

This video has been more help than you can imagine. There are things in this transmission that were not in the older ones, and the books fail at that point. Thanks for posting this, it's excellent reference material!!!

[@1Wikwikwack]

Hiram, you are the man! I couldn't have done my recent 4L80E rebuild without you, bud. Thank you for the best 4L80E video on the internet...

[@richardcrow5278]

Can't add anymore positives than has already been said. Hiram you are a class act. Thank You.

[@chrismenkens4825]

Thank you. I've built transmissions for over 20 yrs and I built so many that have original bushings in them. Had guys tell me oh they're ok they're not failed or worn. BS! Replace them.

[@mattfritch6375]

Hiram, I want to thank you for posting this video. I found this and one other to be the most informative and helpful for disassembly/reassembly. Just completed my own 4L80E in my RV and installed the HD2 shift kit and Sonnax fix it kit. Mine had the ubiquitous no reverse/weak reverse. Tried to fix it by working on the actuator rod and reverse piston. Did not work so total teardown. Found the direct clutch seized to the hub. The piston was eroded/ worn out and caused partial engagement of the direct drum which roasted the frictions and steels in the direct drum. Got it back together yesterday and it runs great. Shifts smooth and firm. Could not have done it without you. Kudos.

[@turbotimsanythingautomotiv653]

Your video is AMAZING!!!! So glad you made it! You are a great person. I rebuilt my whole transmission with your video. I tried with the ATSG manual and made it a page. With your video it was honestly a piece of cake. You showed honest great tips that they dont show it the book and you proved that all the special tools were not needed. Do you have a paypal I can send you some money to?

[@kylefentz]

By far the best 4l80e build video on youtube. Thank you

[@mr.m6691]

I'm 1:18 minutes in but it's by far the best video. I'm confident I'll have no problem building my 4l80. Thank you

[@shawndinterman2219]

this video is very much appreciated...it truly helps the middle class save some money while there already down with a hurt transmission, thank you Sir for your great video

[@geosell6083]

Thank you so much for your videos! Thank you for showing your mistakes as well. So often people aren't willing to show this and believe it or not it's valuable to see them. Best Regards to you!! You Rock!

[@comingundone27]

The commentary in this video is GREAT!

[@DuramaxTech]

thanks a lot Hiram for taking the time to make these videos, ive been starting to do transmissions on the side now for a couple years, and had very good success because of your videos, thanks again

[@171apples171]

I've done a 4L60E and a 700R4 (basically the same lol) it surprised me how different this unit is. I'll be into one soon, thank you for this video. I'm alot less scared and lost lol

[@seangriest7949]

Give the best knowledge on the Internet about transmissions thank you

[@Gary-cd6rd]

ive been subscribed to you for awhile. Your a great people person man i think your a great guy for uploading this for the guys that dont know or want to learn.

[@BigMikesGarage]

Hiram you're awesome! Thank you for taking your time to teach your immense knowledge. I really appreciate what you do and your videos have taught me a lot.

[@hellhaunter]

This is just awesome, im planning on buing a junkyard 4l80e this just sealed the deal :)

[@Monti-419]

Same?

[@alexmathias4235]

props, most people do not want to display assembly. Takes a lot of effort.

[@bestbuildpc]

Eres un genio. Me doy cuenta que hablas castellano. No entiendo nada de transmision pero te encontre de casualidad y ahora me he subscrito. Gracias por compartir tu conocimiento que para mi es muy valioso y veo que trabajas con todos los detalles que lleva este trabajo. Un millon de gracias!!

[@tdrewman]

Hiram, I enjoy your videos. I love watching a master at work!

[@happy543210]

2 hour long video but I enjoyed every minute. Please keep them coming!

[@Jason-McCoy]

Really liked the video Hiram. I don't know how you managed to work so late and then not drop any F bombs after the check balls and manual valve engagement issues. I didn't mind the length one bit. You helped me with my 4R70W build. Keep 'em coming!

[@bigj7807]

Your sealing ring trick is awesome. Just finished my build . I used a good amount trans fluid/trans gel mix and just slid it in gently and let it sit

[@peterruehle4103]

Thank you so much for this video. This was a HUGE help in getting my transmission back together. Excellent job, two thumbs up.

[@MrCpsloco]

mad respect to you sir!!!! thank you for your time and sharing this video!!!!

[@michaelfrancis3261]

Thanks a million and I’ll let you know how it went. Great videos please keep them coming. It’s a blessing that you would upload them for other to learn. I live on the island and we don’t have classes that go this deep. So I say again Great videos thanks a million.

[@michaelfrancis3261]

The Bahamas.

[@davel8116]

This is what a professional looks like.

[@mathewshackelford8037]

I watched this video and referenced this video while assembling mine. Thanks for the awesome video...albeit, I'm not done. lol I will say, a video on bushings would be nice

[@cristianosilva6052]

it's very hard to find the pearl like you that share it's very odd to find a pro like you that share knowledge knowledge

[@jamarysentama8626]

Very detailed information about 4L80E transmission. Am very exited

[@psicopatalucifer]

thanks for making these videos I'm studying to rebuild transmissions and your videos help me a lot I always push like You're number one in terms of video transmission repair keep up the good work Hiram thanks .

[@psicopatalucifer]

tech school at metro technology center oklahoma city ok. and online with the magnificent teacher Hiram Gutierraz jejeje .!

[@alshotrodgarage4779]

Awesome video my friend!! Clearly detailed explanation of all components and function. One of the best on utube!

[@xideathzapix]

loved the video. just spent 2 hours on my saturday watching start to finish. my 95 gmc has this unit and i have an old one in the garage i was thinking about rebuilding now that i've done an engine swap. i really like how you used regular tools anyone has to get the job done. great job!

[@powerstrokeoverland9914]

Superb video bro! This is a very good starter video for a DIY'er!! A lot of tips thanks! No worries on the mistakes, video is A+

[@jHuff-dm7lz]

That little 12V drill is the best................Great Vid, bro.

[@Aintright890]

How do you remember all that you are a absolute genius!!!!!!

[@marksalter6569]

It was a joy to watch your craftsmanship..

[@davidhoran593]

for the drilling i use bar soap to lube the drill bit and catch the chips

[@salmanansari1666]

I'm from Indian this video is very helpful for me thank you so much sir

[@bigbill5981]

Hiram you made that 4th clutch housing seal install look easy. Sometimes hold it against my beer belly LOL 😆 Great video. Keep up the good work 👍🏻

[@AutomaticTransmission]

😅

[@josefranciscohdez3054]

I I really thankyou for your video I did my 1st. 4L80e transmission whit your video. Thankyou very much

[@gtdano]

Thanks for showing the orientation of the inside seal of the direct clutch. I was suspicious of a previous rebuild that had the seal in the wrong way.

[@warrenmoore3006]

Forget about the Beer Belly dude you did a Helluva~ job with "Technical Highlights about installing Bushings - Seal Rings & Piston Seals!" Ride-on Bro.

[@statestreetlandscaping6955]

If I owned a transmission shop, I'd send GM a "Thank You" card evey year for providing me job security so I can feed my family.

[@drigo4dawin329]

I watched your videos many times. you are a great professional. it's a privellege

[@kealonbarlow3484]

Thanks for this! Finally got everything back in my 4l80e thanks to this video. Appreciate it!

[@leela2164]

I really enjoyed your video. I carefully watched every step you made awesome training tool.

[@djgabyforyou]

Hy! I recently baught a 93 6.5 GMC Sierra with a 4l80e. I baught it very cheap because of gearbox failure. When the oil is cool, it only shift when I floor in high RPM and the reverse in have to rev it a bit in order to move the truck. When the oil is warm, the changing of speed remain the same but to move it backwards I have to rev it to 4k RPM. Where do you think my problems comes from?

[@lawnmowerrepairsandstuff3154]

Very explanatory and answered all of my questions. Thanks!

[@princemack1506]

this is great..Mr. Hiram ..your the bes,t thanks...my trans just went out....i'm going to a junkyard...and get me a used trans 4l80e..and do a rebuild..

[@marcusupshaw829]

I think that is exactly the same transmission I have in my 08 GMC van. It gives me an idea of what I would deal with if I rebuild

[@kengarland]

It was a cool video to watch !!very informative!

[@วิษณุศักด์มะปราง]

good video practice for me., I very like your style repair., I am from Thailand. Thanks very much.

[@0x000a5]

WE WANT THE ALLISON!!! Haha I remember when we did one of these, these are pretty beefy :)

[@sonnywillier9419]

Great video! Thanks. I'm about to rebuild my 80e.

[@jonahgregg]

so glad to have found this video! I'm building a 70 K20 suburban. it's daily driver but that old 3 speed has got to go! I have a junkyard 4l80e waiting to be built and now I plan on doing it myself! Hiram is my new hero! (^=

[@MrCapssy]

legend most useful you tube video i have ever watched

[@mikecarignan7002]

im just watched this ,i have a4l60e on bench,thes vids will lead me thanks

[@HURAM]

Great job Hiram!!! I just completed on with your help and advice and it came out great. Thanks again for this video and your channel in general.

[@dmorley100]

I can definitely second that statement at 42:30 about how it can take a long time to install the pistons into their bores if you don't have practice at it. I still have the old reverse input drum out of the first transmission I rebuilt so I can practice.

[@dmorley100]

Yeah, no kidding. I'm kinda toying with the idea right now of gambling some money and gettin the Seal-E-Zee kit from Lubegard and seeing if it lives up to the hype I've heard about it or not. Of course, the way it's going right now, I can probably find Sasquatch easier than I can find a place that actually sells the kit. If I do wind up getting it, I'll put up a video reviewing it.

[@tradersnotion]

Look on Ebay $103.25 under Lubegard Seal E Zee ......free shipping.

[@dmorley100]

@tradersnotion thanks. Think I may have found one of those kits somewhere else. Still debating on whether to get it or not.

[@glen-ozzstarscars8474]

Nice step by step video. Now i know why these things cost so much to repair properly.

[@jonka1]

@5:19 it look like most of the thread is missing from the hole at the lower right of the casting. Or is it a dowel hole?

[@tradersnotion]

Another great video! Lots of useable ideas here. Thanks Hiram!

[@joemartines5208]

Muchas gracias por demostrarnos como se reconstrulle esta transmission la demostracion fue muy illustrative.

[@ArmaAceChannel]

i hope this guy makes alot of money. skilled labor is never appreciated.

[@DURRIESVISION]

Awesome video mate, very informative. From down under 🇦🇺 Australia 🇦🇺...... Cheers 🍻

[@timmattingly1387]

I loved video Hiram. I have never been inside the 4l80. Looks just like a 400

[@JasonPollard-i3z]

awesome video, just what I was looking for!

[@Talisman-tb6vw]

My 4L80's torque converter clutch self destructed back in Dec 2013, tiny fibers were all throughout the whole transmission. Shifts were bone jarring. I swapped in a rebuilt trans. You might be working on my old trans :o)

[@CarTechTexas]

Awesome video! Can you show us in more detail the power supply and setup to load test the solenoids? Thank you

[@shannonmcmillen5434]

I enjoyed watching this Video, You were easy to understand and I learned a lot !

[@Rafael057]

Thanks for the response. You use all very simple tools in the video, except when you go off screen to use the shop press, do you use other fancy tools off screen? Why would you change the additional items that were not provided by the shop? Thanks for the video

[@AutomaticTransmission]

+Rafael Gelpi Just the foot press and shop press. Concerning the additional items was for durability and reliability.

[@Xander-px2ir]

After you stab the direct drum and then the foward clutch housing, is the crown supposed to sit in with the hole already lining up the hole on the trans housing or is there something else that needs to be done to get the holes to line up???

[@davidgonzalez9785]

I am just starting to building my 4L80E .This Video had been a great help without I could not do it. Thank You for taking the time to make it, it's better than any book out there. The best 4L80E video out on YOUTube. Question on the front pump you drill a 1/4" open up the behind front seal return feed as part of the shift kit, which I am not going to install the Transgo shift with the Trans brake install. Question should I enlarge this return feen hole also for the trans brake install? Transgo says helps prevent blowing out front pump seal. Or let it be no drilling? Thanks again for your time. Add A Boy.

[@passintyme1]

That was very thorough and enjoyable Hiram,Good job. We could use a 42re rebuild if you have the time, there are none on the Tube.

[@armandorodriguez2694]

Que tal Iram, excelente video, si tendrás videos de como modificar una transmisión para 1/4 de milla, 350, 400, C6, o 727? Gracias por compartir sus conocimientos

[@Almeshtages3]

Great job Hiram thanks too much we want this job with 6l80e .

[@Almeshtages3]

Yes yes yes fantstic job

[@Almeshtages3]

Thanks Hiram

[@joseb1700]

The over drive drum small bushing doesn’t have any lube grooves?? The one I installed has lube grooves in it should I change it for one without the grooves in it?

[@glocksp80smd]

Great work watch precision transmission he is a great teacher as well. I've been watching your videos and his incase I need all this info motors are so much more easier to me then a transmission with all there parts lol

[@jeffventre9581]

Hiram I can't thank you enough for your time in making this video! Very easy to tell that you are a master at your craft! Ive built many engines and this is my first trans, without your video I would be completely lost. Top notch Bro! I do have two questions 1) the seals that go in through the valve body, I didn't remove these and I didn't get them in the shift kit or rebuild kit, are they necessary or required? 2) With new Alto Steels, is there prep that should be done prior to install? They appear to have black paint on them. Thanks a Million!

[@dalerussell2088]

Great video!! Can you state what would be different if rebuilding a 4L85E?

[@javieraviles6314]

Great job . I have fun with your jobs . Outer boy !!!

[@wizzkidelectronics]

also if you stretch them with a tapered socket it will help as well

[@davidvannorsdall899]

Thank you sir very much for making these videos