How to tell if your junkyard 4L80E is any good

Doing the basic checks on a 4L80E donor, fluid inspection and air checks.

[@ogreactual5118]

Probably 19mm. 3/4=.750 19mm=.748

[@johnfrese4851]

if you do a video of a 4t65e will be great

[@seanfagan4996]

Your neighbor needs a new roof

[@BadLuckGarage]

Well that sucks because I could have used those lines and fittings,lol.

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

Well damn

[@Johnny-jr2lq]

Honestly I would have sat here and listen to everything you said I wish you would not have fast forward the video

[@elimccrae2273]

When the recording is sped up, he reminds me of the Benny Hill show lol. Just needs that tune they used in the show during moments like this.

[@myoneblackfriend3151]

JR, I used to be fast like you but watching this makes me realize how slow my 47 year-old body has become. Thanks for the video.

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

I never thought I was fast lol, I appreciate you watching!

[@guitarprepnplus1]

Try 64 I still love working on cars, but it hurts.

[@Smith93646]

​@@TheDrivewayEngineerso what if you don't know if the fluid has ever been changed.. Should you take a chance and change it or naw

[@chevrolet355]

Technically that can be 19mm because 19 and 3/4 are the same lol

[@jacksmith3189]

I always enjoy your videos Keep up your good work Thanks

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

Thank you for watching!

[@keithkeeton9458]

Try 73. I still like working on cars; and it hurts. What’s wrong with us? Thanks Jr. You give us old farts hope. I wear gloves cuz I play the piano. One tip Jr. An old carpenter friend of mine said: “I can’t work with gloves”. Now his hands are all twisted up. I replied: “Now you can’t work with em or without em!” You’re never too young to start wearing them. I’m just sayin.

[@starvin53]

i found a 4l80e for my ls swap cutlass, i was under the impression i needed a park,neutral,safety switch but your video says i dont need this to run my 4l80 ls swap. so my vehicle will start without and shift too?

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

That thing doesn't do a thing for you in a swap. You don't need it It's not needed. It doesn't do anything in a swap. Should still get one.

[@Good-Enuff-Garage]

absolutely you need the Neutral switch in your swap, it also contains the Range Sensor, you can tap your reverse lights into it if you swapped into a manual truck for example, as manual vehicles don't have the reverse light switch on the steering column like the automatics do, I would not recommend ditching the Neutral Switch / Range Sensor combo

[@nythanorayvri]

Is the transmission on the video works fine? Did you install in the vehicle with rebuilding the transmission. Cause I have the same issue I found a lock pin on inside the trans pan. Thanks if respond👍

[@alanbaker5275]

when u remove the harness from the position sensor if u use a heat gun or hair drier and warm the plugs up they wil slide right off without having to fight them,

[@truthtimetv4575]

Alan Baker interesting piece of information. I’ve never seen this done but I’m damn sure going to try it.

[@Stevesbe]

Race cars need a neutral safety switch

[@PecosBilly65]

Could have edited out the shots of blue sky, I've seen it.

[@alanhardman2447]

PecosBilly65 - Me, too! And I'll bet my garage is every bit as messy as J.R.'s, too. 😬😎

[@VinnieSuhfatwop]

Im never one to bitch but WHY DO YOU REPLAY PARTS OF YOUR VIDEO??? IN FF!!!!!!! WHO NEEDS TO SEE SHIT IN FAST FORWARD 3 TIME?? OTHER THAN THAT, THANKS.....

[@VinnieSuhfatwop]

I tried again, UNWATCHABLE. YOU FAST FORWARD THROUGH IMPORTANT SHIT AND PLAY YOU SAYING HI TO YOUR NEIGHBOR AND EYE FUCKIN CARS AT NORMAL SPEED!!!!

[@pacheco464]

Where its you location? I like your videos tanks

[@drtb69]

Good video.thank you

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

Thanks for watching!

[@johngray2526]

Driveway engineer dats a cool channel name but the truck in seeing here my dad had one & those trucks held up for a good wear & tare it's been awhile since I've seen them on the roads these days.

[@seanfagan4996]

No sleep till its stripped

[@CootersScooters85]

Nice video man. Couldn't help but notice your in Michigan. Currently living in grand blanc doing a driveway ls swap my self lol

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

That's awesome!

[@lexustech48]

Cool vid but my dude, you need to clean out that garage so you make these vids inside.

[@mikecarignan7002]

Thanks got in my book,I’m junkyard mechanic,45 yrs,pay my dollar walk around,

[@Thatstocksonoma]

Mine was welded together when i got it, LOL!

[@thehark6247]

that radial 18 cylinder aircraft engine powered compressor you have is nice.

[@brianhaw9398]

I like your workbench. That's how I would be doing it

[@jonathanchavez3523]

I have a 2000 5.3 Yukon engine and computer. I have a 4l80e out of a 1992 chevy 2500 2wd. The wire harness connectors are different. Is it possible to convert the 92 trans to work with the 2000 computer?

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

Yes, there's an updated main connector if yours has a bolt through the center of it

[@jahcousteauu_STAYinSHAPE]

I just watched one of your vids and i absolutely need to watch all of your vids man... just left the junkyard yesterday and I’m heading back today again to finish pullin these parts before someone starts to tear apart my junkyard find... just wanna watch as many as these vids as possible... for insight, education, enlightenment, etc, etc...

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

Thank you for watching!

[@jahcousteauu_STAYinSHAPE]

The Driveway Engineer so... I have a 2007 Trailblazer LT 2wd 4.2L engine with a BaAd Automatic Transmission... which needs to be replaced ASAP... but I want the best trans tht I can find at the junkyard and ofcourse I’ll swap out the 4200 Vortec for an LS motor because i need more power... I just need to kno wht combo (motor & trans) should I be looking for

[@jahcousteauu_STAYinSHAPE]

From wht I gather I should be lookin for a 4L80e nothin less to handle Whteva power I’m able to throw at it... but which engine...? Any LS motor or an LT motor...??

[@romero.4089]

Jah Cousteauu ls

[@jahcousteauu_STAYinSHAPE]

Romero Aye’ aye’ Captain... I’m on the look out for an LS... to put in my 2007’ Chevy LT trailblazer... and I should be tryin to pair tht with a 4L80e tranny, correct?

[@ronaldlewis6062]

Hey JR about the yoke is there one available for a regular drive shaft? P n please I got one from the junk yard and has the yoke like yours . What will interchange?? Thanks for sharing you’re videos!!

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

NEAPCO N3R-3-9131X

[@dhansen7235]

This is my very first comment ive ever ! Ive been watching you for about two years.live 1/2 mile from pick n pull and after watching your videos ive pulled 16 ls based vortecs from vans to tahoes. Your right on! I appreciate the time you take for all us watchers. I have sold a few to friends, everyone needs them in there life. Thankx

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

That's awesome man, I'm glad you're having success!

[@spookydude5537]

Sure wish I could work that fast! Lol

[@jimo2627]

Those trucks are so bad ass always loved that body style

[@tommcfadden2226]

A 3/4 inch SAE is a 19 mm

[@banno6938]

@Dansyoutube Guess you've never touched an actual wrench because 1/2 is NOT 13mm & 9/16 is NOT 14mm SMH !

[@pmotorsports8276]

@@banno6938 close enough. In the video he proved that he has touched tools beforeKnowing your tools you can manipulate to your advantage. 1/2"= about 12.98 mm. I use 1/2" on 13 mm. Bolts or nuts I don't want to drop.

[@alanhardman2447]

@Dansyoutube - Well, close enough for the girls I go out with... The 13mm is probably a little big for heavy work, but .3mm is only .012" which is the thickness of three sheets of copier paper.

[@alanhardman2447]

@@pmotorsports8276 - It's 12.7mm: 0.5" x 25.4mm/in=12.7! Most school boys and girls should know that basic multiplier. SHOULD.

[@nickminer3441]

If you're gonna fast forward a video.... turn the damn sound off.

[@buckwild6587]

Add the Benny hill theme

[@rolotomase1440]

cool video, thanks!

[@timwhiting6854]

I enjoyed the info, but the video could have been 10 minutes shorter if you hadn't kept replaying the fast forwarded sections after every time you talked. Once would have been fine, it was starting to make me seasick.

[@quintonblackburn7486]

Will a 2003 4l80e interchange in a 98 GMC Sierra 3500 box truck

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

Yes

[@quintonblackburn7486]

@@TheDrivewayEngineer without changing cpu

[@brianhaw9398]

So,new filter,new fluid,district,cooler and go for it?

[@brianhaw9398]

Should have been dipstick

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

This thing has been in my truck for two years now going strong!

[@estebahngoldman396]

Mine is going bada Bing ! Ka jing !

[@smokey210210]

Hi on the transmission fitting dos the longer fitting go on the back of the transmission or the front

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

The longer fitting goes into the pump

[@jsmcortina]

@@TheDrivewayEngineer The long cooler fitting goes into the centre support! From what I've read, if you use a short fitting at the back you'll lose lube and trash the internals.

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

@@jsmcortina I said pump in the reply, meant center support, said center support in the video.

[@denniscaulfield7480]

Good video& the shop could use a little spruce up.

[@davebarron5939]

Hope all is well, educating myself on transmissions for my ls swap into 3rd gen F body. Car came running driving fine however, it has a 700r4 with seal leaks. Would I be better off to switch to a 4L60E and hook to 2004 O.E. computer control, or simply replace seals and run 700R4? thanks.

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

Definitely swap in a 4L60E, the computer control is so much better, and the 60's have a ton of upgrades over a 700R4.

[@davebarron5939]

@@TheDrivewayEngineer Yep, kinda thought so, but that finalizes it. I am finding them for as little as $400 on ebay. Will do junkyard computer cruises over the coming week. Hmmmm.. wonder what a perfectly running 1983 Z28 driveline is worth? LOL

[@pmotorsports8276]

4L60E us an electronic 700-R4

[@pmotorsports8276]

You'll need a "F" body tailshaft housing. For torque arm

[@billmonroe8826]

I wouldn't put anything in from a junkyard without going through it, unless I was in a hurry to hit the road. I hate R&R more than once on anything. At least pull the pump and look at the gears.

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

Then you're in the wrong place, try Powerblock

[@billmonroe8826]

@@TheDrivewayEngineer Geez! I guess so!!!

[@jkw24691]

Tweeker!

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

Your name is Wilcoxen :D :D :D :D :D

[@joeyalfaro2323]

I've never bought used transmission from my junkyard. Most guys I bullshit with say make sure vehicle wrecked from front. I know guy who's friends with worker let's him test drive the vehicle sometimes. Gives him heads up on what's wrong with vehicle. Some guys get phone calls when new line cars drop or certain car. They bribe workers with food and donuts.

[@romero.4089]

Lol