My TAHOE’S Transmission BLEW UP AGAIN, and I’m the One Who Rebuilt It..

[@TransAmMazing]

Matt, I’m still trying to figure out why you don’t have more subs. You are one of my favorite channels, right up there with Cleetus and Vice Grip.

[@ashuael5732]

once he hits 100k, he'll take off. getting to that 100k is the hard part

[@lugnut2612]

My guess would b content,or lack of and a video every 2 weeks

[@Willyswy3998]

KZbin algorithm is whacked

[@brentmassago1914]

I just stumbled on this channel when i had some tahoe mx going on im glad i did. Great vids!

[@Str8upstoopid]

Matt works a full time job and does this on tge side but once he gets to a point he can do this full time i’m sure he will do this full time and add more videos and create more content

[@bradp9938]

Performabuilt Transmissions makes a "heavy hauler" 4l60e that would be perfect for you. They have one rated for a true 500 hp and a beefier one rated for 800. I have the one rated for 500 in my 400 rwhp tahoe that I daily drive and tow on weekends. I haven't had a single complaint or problem in over 2 years. I paired it with a Circle D 278mm converter with billet front plate and 3k stall. With efans and a 40k tru cool, my trans temp doesn't go above 180 on the hottest day of towing in stop and go traffic.

[@james10739]

I don't know $3300 for just the trans and you still have to install it vs if you pull a 4l80e at the junkyard you can get one for between like $100 and $300 and put an hd2 kit in for around $100 and you are going to need a couple drive shafts made and need to modify a cross member and ad a pin and move some around a some cooler line stuff but if you plan on making power or towing the 80 is definitely the play

[@bradp9938]

@@james10739that price is for a new transmission straight up. You can send your own in and have it built for alot less. The 80 is a great choice for higher horsepower, but a properly built 60 will hold up just fine with no other modification to install. Plus it will have a 2 year unlimited mile warranty.

[@james10739]

Ya it would suck if it failed in 2 years and especially if they weren't going to do anything about it but I mean the stock ones survived like 15 years like 200k on one's that people were not mean to but I don't know I just rebuild mine with a (stage 5) kit I don't know much about it and it's and all but I don't know

[@jaredplate4096]

Love Tahiti Matt keep fixing her up. I watch the entire Tahoe playlist over and over and over it really inspired me to fix up my last suburban and fix up my 04 Yukon

[@dudefromlaveenaz]

Same for me with my 03 Tahoe. Just swapped the jump seat for the center console and now im getting ready to upgrade to the bigger brakes, 7inch double din head unit, and swapping all the cigarette lighter outlets for USB plugs (and adding 4 USB plugs for the rear seats)

[@burnham187]

Yeah my transmission went out on my 2000 GMC Sierra and after watching a few transmission rebuild videos it gave me the confidence to take my truck in and get it professionally rebuilt. One of those things that the unlimited 5 year warranty is hard to beat.

[@mattquarles7029]

a little dark? that is literally some of the darkest trans fluid ive ever seen. lol. its BURNT BURNT. also the shuttering you felt was the internal clutches more than likely slipping in the torque converter. that will cause heat. for future reference if you EVER see a spike in temp even if its not "hot" there is a problem or you are over working something and need to stop. if you ride for 100 miles at 150 then all of a sudden the last 5 miles you jumped to 185 there is a problem. a transmission in normal circumstances will stay a steady temp even while pulling a trailer.

[@henrysmifth536]

Thanks Matt for being completely transparent and sharing this content can't wait til the brake swap vid

[@isaiahkampa9683]

Matt, I love your videos and I watch them asap when they come out. I also have a 2004 Tahoe, mine has 368,000 miles on the original engine and transmission. Don’t give up on her she’s great. Best vehicle ever made

[@b.macnicol8641]

Time for a road trip to Precision Transmission. Good content for both.

[@jonsingle1614]

Please...not those hacks !

[@curbo34]

@@jonsingle1614 I really wanna know... What makes you think they're hacks?

[@jackbrennan8476]

Hey love your videos being a f body guy wish you did more on comaros and trans ams

[@jewllake]

The rear A/C is the same thing that happens with the front recirculation door. It over travels and gets stuck in the full cold position. 12 years ago I fixed mine by removing the trim panel on the right side, removing the hot to cold actuator and took it apart. I drilled a small hole in the casing and put a small machine screw and nut to act as a new internal stop. I've had hot and cold function ever since.

[@poonbandit9924]

Did you check clutch pack clearance? Sometimes a tight 3-4 clutch pack tolerance. An cause excessive stage while the clutches aren’t applied in first and second. I always beef up the 4l60, Sonnax’s elevated pressure regulator spring and boost valve, input housing reinforcement kit, corvette servos, sonnax return springs, the list goes on and on and on. Normally you look at what’s failed and vary the recipe based off application. A nice 500-550hp capable build will do wonders for reliability and overall usability on a truck with big tires that’s going to haul and get driven harder then the average. Also 4l80 is great but is geared differently then the 4l60 so you may notice some things you don’t love.

[@M1n7z]

Similar thing happened to my 4L60E in the suburban, turned off for 30 seconds and it will limp back. It seems the filter would be clogging up making you lose pressure and once it sits for a while it clears up a bit until it just stops working again. Had to put another rebuilt in it... that lasted me 9k. Saying my good byes to it this week. Appreciated all your Tahiti videos to help troubleshoot my burb.

[@sKoutzyy]

Eh, front brakes, transmission breaks, either way we love your videos. Hopefully it finally comes together soon

[@robgaskins6505]

Matt, fantastic channel. I’m reconditioning my 1999 Tahoe. I’ve gotten a ton of inspiration for my project from watching you with Tahiti. Thanks brother

[@Idallun]

Hey Matt! I know I'm a little late, but I know exactly what's wrong with your rear AC cause it happened to mine, and it's got to do with the way the brain box in the back controls the blend door. The first thing it does on startup is runs the actuators all the way in both directions, I imagine for calibration. The problem arises when the foam sealing the blend door wears out and lets it travel too far, throwing a range code because it reads over 5 volts. Everybody and their mother will tell you to replace the rear ac control module, which I'm sure works great. Problem is 1, I'm cheap, and 2, they're unobtainium right now, and they may never be back. This lead to me diagnosing it on my own, especially as I managed to fix the "rear access open" message on my BCM not long before(it's the filter capacitor on the rear access sense pin in the BCM). What I'll try when I finally get the time is replacing that foam to make sure it seals up properly. My bandaid though was to stick a little folded up piece of a soda can on the actuator to stop it from turning too far. In theory, the right value of resistor on the position lead from the actuator might work too, but I don't care to try that. Hopefully this helps you or somebody else out!

[@IrocinZ]

The filter was plugged up from debris caused by an internal failure. When it sits, all the fluid goes back to the pan...

[@MAJorgy70]

There's Smitty! If anybody would know what happen to the tranny, I bet Smitty would know!

[@smernacake]

That’s it Smitty!

[@MrJamestheredneck]

Mine failed and shop said it was a converter failure, it would warm up, and no movement, cool off, and everything worked

[@mrkkiani]

Great subject, maybe, you or someone can give me their thoughts: Since new, I have had a 02 Tahoe 5.3 4x4, 3.73 rear, 33" tires, tow package, a custom tune of the engine and trans since new, it is ALL ORGINAL with 300,000 miles on it!. It runs and shifts great like new I even tow 8000lbs trailers with it and regularly beat it offroad. I do 4qts Valvoline Max Life in the Trans with every engine oil service at 10,000-mile intervals. Recently sent a sample of my trans fuild to Blackstone and it came back as normal. So here is the deal, I drive this Tahoe on road trips and I keep thinking it's going to just dump the transmission on me in the middle of nowhere. So I have asked a bunch of shops what are the signs that it's reaching the end, and I have not got any consistent response. Your thoughts....?

[@gjoniny]

Matt, you gave me to will power to fix my 2003 Tahoe. Power Steering Oil cooler replaced. Power steering pump replaced. A/C condenser replaced. Windshield reservoir replaced. Only thing its hard not having the right tools.What takes a couple of hours takes a full day

[@silcoxone]

Whatever you do... DO NOT CALL MONSTER TRANSMISSION! I would buy from Autozone first. I purchased a trans from them... Put it in, not even 50 miles, had to take it out and send it back to Monster. Torque Converter didnt want to unlock while slowing down without popping and sounding like a box of bolts. And really slow shifting... First thing they asked me is if I was an "ASE certified transmission tech". Of course im not, however, this isn't my first time swapping a transmission. Got it back and installed, fluids and good to go. Yes they handled it... But still should've been right the first time. Don't use your OD when towing your car unless your on flat highway for a long straight run. When you get in town or hills turn it off.

[@jsomething2]

Is it possible to filter so clogged with junk that it loses pressure after a few minutes of running

[@beronib888]

I changed fluid in my 4L60e 172k miles on original transmission and the 3rd-4th shift solenoid or converter took a crap on me. Just got it overhauled with a beefier billet converter, Zpack clutches, sonnax shift kit, corvette servo etc. Feels great and arguably.. built stronger then a 4L80 ✌

[@ashuael5732]

keyword arguably

[@bruceshepard1136]

Not a chance

[@beronib888]

@@bruceshepard1136 please expand on why not

[@Over_Taxed_USA]

4L80E time! I love these Videos/Tutorials, reccomendations, etc. The GMT800 platform is getting age on it now but these are still Great trucks and SUV's and are easy to work on generally speaking. Thanks again for keeping new content coming!

[@chrishansen7004]

It's only 4L80 time if it has a very torquey motor I drove a 6.0 three quarter ton and man having the 4L80 felt like a tractor transmission

[@FirstLast-we8cb]

@@chrishansen7004 I did a similar 4l80 swap in my Yukon. 4l80e shifts MUCH better than any 4l60, plus there is no band to apply when going up through the gears. A mild tune, rebuild, and a bit higher stall converter was fantastic behind my 5.3. If you really want there is aftermarket support for a lower first and 2nd gear for the 4l80 that closely matches the 4l60 gear ratios.

[@sogood4u489]

@@FirstLast-we8cb I will agree with Chris Hansen a STOCK 4l80 is a slug even with the 2000 factory stall. Every transmission needs a tune as well.

[@otrpatriot1980]

So there is a filter inside the valve body that is the relief port. If it get clogged, then the fluid has nowhere to do and will actually hydraulic the spool valves inside the valve body and keep them from shifting correctly. The result is you end up applying 2 clutches at the same time and that in turn throws the transmission into a limp condition or like in your case, neutral. Like all 700r4 and 4l60e transmissions, when you high Rev it, the 3-4 clutches get a little bit of friction and will cause the vehicle to creep. I do believe that a 4L80e would be a great trans for Tahiti and if you want to get more out of the tall 1st gear, go to a set of 4.10 gear sets and possibly a gear vendor unit between the trans and the T case. That would act as a gear spliter making your trans an 8 speed with double OD.

[@henryhester1897]

Had my 2008 Tahoe LTZ tow package transmission go out pulling a 6,000 trailer at 150k miles. $4300 later with all top shelf parts, shift kit, best clutch plates and barrel, etc. It went out at 240° and now rides around town at 157° and tows around 190-203°, ok with my trans guy and two towing buddies. Flushed rear transfer case fluid, it was black!!! Also did all four u-joints.

[@audimanao]

The rear ac not working is not the blend door actuators it’s the rear hvac module itself. There’s tsbs out for it being faulty. Only way to fix it is with a new dorman module. I had to do this repair on my 03 Yukon Denali. I replaced both blend doors anyways as preventive maintenance. It’s very easy to do takes about an hour.

[@chrishansen7004]

Try changing the filter, I'm assuming the initial break in of the clutch packs clogged up the trans

[@TheSrT4OwNeR]

I guess my previous comment was automatically deleted because I included a link to the Sonnax website outlining the problem, but it sounds like your TCC solenoid/apply valve. It’s actually a common issue with the 4l60e. If you get the Sonnax Sure Cure kit, you’ll fix all the common issues with the 4l60e. I used it when I rebuilt my 4l60e and threw a corvette servo in there, too. My truck hauls better than ever. Hauled a titan just last month.

[@justatool]

I rebuilt a 4l60e in my 99 suburban, it lasted a week(burned up the clutches) , I pulled it and put a junkyard trans (75.00) and its still going strong. I sold the parts from the rebuild to a trans rebuilder, he said the fact that it lasted a week and it was my first rebuild was impresive.lol.. I dont plan on ever doing another 4l60 without a shop and support.. I have heard that the 4l60e transmissions that come from the factory have a high fail record, i.e. plan on rebuilding a few before you get it right.

[@alexehhhh]

My truck just hit 300k km or like 186,411 miles. Still the original transmission. It occasionally hates going in to 2nd but I'm hoping that's not gonna be an issue for a while 😂

[@tysoncurrie7745]

I'm thinking maybe your TCC (Torque Converter Clutch) solenoid went bad and Maybe hurt the converter clutch because of all the metal flakes in the fluid. Which would make sense when you turn it off it resets the solenoid until it starts acting up again. The solenoid is on the valve body and easy and pretty cheap to replace. Maybe try to replace the TCC solenoid and flush the fluid with new through the transmission and converter and see if that helps where you can still drive it around town until you replace it with a 4l80e transmission.

[@jbtaylor975]

🌴Torque converter, can't over rev oem stuff my bro.The shaving's are dropping with Tahiti off & are getting sucked right into the filter and completely covering the filter's opening up at the filter.That few seconds because the suction stopped from the oil pump allows the pump to work internally for a few seconds even if it's 5 minutes it's frying the clutch & the tranny oil. Side Note:I wonder if you could improve the pumps veins I know you can but is it a pump issue that causes the torque converter failure.That there is not enough oil at high revs and the torque converter runs dry.You can also take out there is a blockage in the input shift that keeps trany oil in the torque converter well you could take it out of the input shaft for better flow where it is needed.Look at the very tip of the input shaft you can take it out.🍌 Well to be on the safe side program the shift points to be 200 RPMs sooner & that should protect your daily driver,yep definitely.🌭

[@chaserchaserspeedracer]

05 yukon same symptoms. Runs good for 18 seconds. Had it rebuilt for $2k. Guy took forever just to rush it. Everyone needed a tranmission with stimulus money.. i get it. Anyway, A year now and has rotational rub sound after warm up from day 1. Drives me insane. And hums pretty loud @45mph. 1 year and maybe 12-16k miles.. doesn't seem to slip or anything yet. but does get toasty @ idile or traffic 225deg. just a matter of time I'm sure.

[@joeculpepper2235]

Im sure you know this, but they also made the np246 autotrak with the 32 spline input shaft in the 2500 truck and suburban. So you can do the 80e swap fairly easily and keep the functioning 4wd that you have. I can help you get a custom crossmember for it as well if you need.

[@laiky71]

My guess is either you fragged the tcc clutch and clogged the filter it maybe you ripped the splines out of the converter. The fact it got hotter before it died, seems to indicate maybe the converter was not locked. Probably wrong but i just really wanted to take a guess!

[@thagerdorn2009]

Cars that I've owned with automatic transmissions with higher miles they would have issues when cold but when they warmed up they were fine. I had a couple Lexus ES300s that were like that and an Acura that was like that. My current accord I'm just waiting for the trans to have issues. I've never done a trans swap before and I want to teach myself how to do it. I've done everything else many times. But I've been fortunate to never have a trans die on me. Even my 01 Yukon XL with 215k miles and my 04 Suburban LT with 240k miles both had their oem 4L60e trans and they worked flawless. I towed with both and never did have an issue when I owned them. I miss my suburban but I drove it a ton and with gas prices going up I needed something better on fuel and I snagged my 08 Accord for an absolute steal because it wouldn't start and I fixed it in less than a day for 40$ and haven't had an issue since. Almost 1k miles on it since.

[@tuloko16]

Dumb question, but did you put the correct filter in there after the rebuild? There is one for the deep pan and another for a shallow pan. They both will fit and look fine, but a shallow pan filter in a deep pan will cause fluid starvation and burn it up. Either way, a stock rebuilt 4l80e will be way better then a 4-5$k built 60. Not worth it.

[@reykennedy5716]

Where are you getting your prices from?? They are less than 2k....

[@mattquarles7029]

Where to start with this comment. First off by first glance I could tell he had the proper deep pan filter in his transmission. Longer neck and small little feet at the bottom. He has a deep pan as it's not totally flat all the way across. A shallow pan filter would simply fall out and not work and a deep pan filter in a shallow pan will clog the filter completely. Also you can build a 4l60e for about 1800 at a local transmission shop that will snatch gears twice as hard as a 4l80 and last longer than one too. If you get quoted anything over 2000 for a properly built 4l60 they are ripping you off and trying to get over on you.

[@johnnymissfire8464]

That sucks! I am interested in that rear HVAC problem and more info on that scanner.

[@azyyahwallace]

when u shut it off all the metal in the filter goes to the bottom of the pan but when u drop into gear that tarnished fluid and metal goes back into the filter stopping it up

[@jeremywheeler8062]

I bought a built 4l65e from extreme automatics. Comes with a upgraded torque converter and unlimited rebuilds for $450. Was 3k but I wouldn't want a junkyard 4l80 that hadn't been opened up and gone through. Also the 60 has a better 1st gear for the under powered 5.3.

[@Matt.R.B]

Glad I saw this vid.. I was going the same direction with the 60e, but just gotta go big now

[@grandmasterchody]

I tried hook up a subwoofer to my 03 Tahoe this weekend knowing damn well I don't have the slightest clue about wiring or speaker I figured I could just hook it up witg the wires they had hooked up for the DVD player.. long story short I had 3 wire melted together every time I cranked it it blew the ignition fuse it was throwing 5 transmission codes So I cut the melted wire out tape up and now I just need a fuse I'm hoping I didn't do no serious damage

[@michaeljohnson8791]

It’s ur transmission filter had the same problem with my 03 Tahoe it gets clogged and need to be replaced every 20k miles swap ur filter and u will be back in business.

[@3rdgenjunkies57]

My 2001 tahoe has 344k miles original.motor and trans. I have towed 10 3rd gens with it without a problem. I also don't have a trans temp guage.

[@bdtaylor1979]

I thought you were going to run into that civic multiple times lol.

[@BowtieClusters]

TCC lock up I've burned many the brake switch is tied to that circuit check to see if that's working.

[@ChrisLincolnHomes]

"a little dark" haha, my fluid was more red after 125K miles in my 2010 Equinox. I did 3 fluid drain and fills and it lasted another 25K miles before it let go at 149K miles.

[@ssgj1883]

Never Rebuild Transmission because all you can do is put old parts in it. GMC/ CADDILAC Dealer installed New Trans with Parts that were 10 Years Newer than original trans, 5 Year warranty for 1900 and drives stronger than the day I bought it. Drives like new Truck, Drives like a beast now. - No Issues at all bro. Mine did the exact same thing yours was doing.

[@matthewbridges9647]

Ive skipped around on your videos a bit, what lift did you end up going with and tire size it looks amazing!

[@alexehhhh]

Really looking forward to upgraded brakes video. Waiting on it before I order mine.

[@ikipearl]

I was told changing oil cooler is a must when replacing transmissions in 2000 and newer GMC. I only stating what I was told.

[@KillaCamm]

Just got a 4l70e in my 05 Escalade. Definitely recommend. 60e 65e & 70e are all the same units just built for more towing and power.

[@KillaCamm]

Same trans that came in SS trailblazer. I went with a stage 4 Patriot trans. Also installed trans cooler.

[@FirstLast-we8cb]

None of those can compete with a mild and cheaply built 4l80. Swaps are easy.

[@KillaCamm]

@@FirstLast-we8cb that good to know. But unless your throwing tons on power to it it’s pointless. I went stage 4 in my 05 same trans in TBSS. Definitely loving it rn

[@KillaCamm]

@@FirstLast-we8cb definitely lighter. I’ll take that

[@mattquarles7029]

People don't understand unless you have some 600whp a 4l80e is pointless just saying it's about 5k for a 4l80 swap done properly its only 2000 to build a 4l60e to compete with a 4l80 or even outlast it with a proper build. It's just not cost effective when you know how to build a transmission right.

[@illililililillli]

4L80e time for sure! 100% worth it

[@franker1111]

It looks great 👍 sir. I'm about to put a 8 inch lift in my 2003 Tahoe.

[@mattquarles7029]

Rebuild the trans first by a reputable place or that 8 inch lift is going to eat that 4l60 for lunch.

[@franker1111]

The issue I found with my Tahoe was the pump because of the signal going to the transmission. I have to explain it differently but it takes a bit to do so.

[@williamcrockett9045]

Change it from the 70% lock up converter to the previous 100% lock up. Just went through this

[@412outdoors9]

Matt, give Rossler Transmissions a call. You'll never look back.

[@j.f.e.productions4098]

Do you still have your original torque converter? You could toss that in while waiting for the 4L-80e swap.

[@ImpalaSSRulz21]

When it was shifting fine could you feel the shifts? or was the tach the only way to tell it shifted into 3-4th gear and the tcc locked up.

[@463570joe]

the torque converter clutch was slipping while towing in 4th gear on the way back. Reason for the higher temps.and dark fluid. The clutch material from the lock up clutch clogged the filter. Clogged filter alows for a few seconds of driving then restricts too much flow to the pump to build line pressure.

[@jewllake]

sounds like a good point. Could he have tested this by lightly pressing on the brake with his left foot while driving, enough to energize the TCC kill switch, and seeing if his RPM went up a little? One reason you should not tow in 4th. Maybe Matt can let us know what gear he was in.

[@BS.-.-]

If your going to put a 4l80e why not just get the suburban/yukons 2500? It alreaty comes with one, a 6L or 8.1l, bigger steering and brakes. Far more suited to towing than the tahoe.

[@jimmyford271]

That’s more like the TCM is going out. That fluid is saying it toast lol.

[@MisterManseattle]

Take it a tranny guy that knows these trannys inside and out. I had mine rebuilt 2 years ago and I've put 40k on it and zero issues. Rebuilt 4l60e with a subtle stage 2 shift kit for $1450 here in Seattle.

[@teamgmotorsports]

Shitty! Can’t cheap out on the converter bro! Glad your not giving up on or selling Tahiti, love that truck and videos on it;)

[@95redchevy]

I hope you do disassemble it to know what exactly went wrong with it.

[@michealrobinson]

Gear oil, everyone hates it. I don't mind it at all, I'd almost go on to say it's my favorite smelling vehicle fluid

[@TheSlugger76]

I know I had 96 jimmy dude told me every 50,000 change fluid. Always use AC Delco parts. Something wasn’t put back together right

[@bebopclownshow]

Is it possible to have you or one of your autogurus please help me troubleshoot my obnoxiously bouncing 03 Yukon. Changed all the front end suspension components, rear struts. In the Bx, almost impossible to ride the mama jama around nyc without smashing into Uber drivers

[@johnnyshell2839]

Z71 4l65e. Go for it. 5 pinion planets on the rear. Way better for load. Stock they are bulletproof. Damn good choice. 4l80 needs a different bell housing. Plus a stand alone computer system. Not fitted for 5.3. 6.0 and up. Sorry. These are facts. I have an 05 Tahoe. I've tried this. Hit me up for proof. Believe me. It's rough. 322000 on this one

[@lsxmatt]

Bell-housing is part of the transmission, bolts right up to any 4.8, 5.3, 6.0. A few extra wires get ran from the transmission to the stock pcm, and can be easily flashed to work with the 80e. Crossmember just needs to be modified, and the input shaft on the transfer case changed. Lengthen both driveshafts or swap in 2500 shafts and thats it. Its been done countless times.

[@johnnyshell2839]

Lol. I know. Just got drunk last night and tried to be a troll. Look into the modifications to put a 6l80 in there. I'm pretty sure it has the bolt pattern as 4l60 65 70 80. But it's a 6 speed

[@Stackali]

probably the converter. just think, the torque converter take the torque from the motor and sends it through the transmission. if that goes out, it can take out everything else. just like in the engine, one cheap part can end up taking everything else in the engine out.

[@stboxing559]

I'm constantly hearing a like a clinking tapping noise on my 03 Silverado. I have no problems driving it or acceleration also nothing with reverse, I've took it to a few Mechanic's they told me it's a warp flex plate or it's the transmission. Also I'm sitting on a 4/6 drop any idea what it might be also forgot to mention I have no check engine light no overheating

[@gordobbk]

I had the same issue on my 03 chevy tahoe 4×4 and it ended up being my transfer case.

[@stboxing559]

@@gordobbk did you notice anything different other than the noise ?

[@gordobbk]

@@stboxing559 no the suv was shifting smoothly it was just making that clinking sound

[@stboxing559]

@@gordobbk cool I'm going to look into that

[@Crypticdragon1]

Hi, Matt! Quick question if you don't mind me asking, how's the Boost Auto Part key-fob been working? I've been considering getting after seeing your video a while ago, but I want to know if it's held up well.

[@lsxmatt]

Its still working great just the chrome flaked off. When I get some time I might try wrapping those parts in vinyl.

[@Crypticdragon1]

@@lsxmatt Awesome 👍🏻 Thank you, Matt! Have a good day my guy ✌🏻

[@deanbecker7008]

Bonded piston loses its seal when it gets hot from a bad seal where the seal loses bonding against the piston dummy

[@jhermaineharris2142]

Damn that’s tough. I just got a 02 Tahoe and it’s 118,000 miles on it now. 4wd and v8. Dad sold it to me for 1,000 and I think the trans is slipping so I wanted to get another one in it but I thought about rebuilding it as well but not sure. Need to get more info about the trans from my father before I move forward. Which trans is the best version to get for these tahoes?

[@KillaCamm]

Without knowing if your gonna be adding HP stick with rebuilding the 60e that’s already in it or even bump it up to a 65e.

[@jhermaineharris2142]

@@KillaCamm once I find out more info about the whole trans engine I reply with it. Thank you for info.

[@carsandhealthtoddrosenzwei2661]

torque converters are typically pressure related, not as much with heat.

[@reneromo1849]

Love your tahoe man!!what size tires ????

[@luismurillo23]

I’ll try my luck with my 05 Yukon instead of a new Ford.

[@christophersoward2895]

Matt has a new movie out. “Finding Neutral”.

[@korylevergne8832]

So when you put taller tires on your truck it changed your speed an throws off the speedometer i personally think the tires could have done it

[@ryang5441]

Is it just me or did that fluid look obscenely dark for 26k miles? Obviously is burnt up but without an overheat that seems weird to me. Any chance the temperature sensor is faulty?

[@franker1111]

Sounds like the pump inside or the servos

[@GMCGUY-]

I would advise you to go to monster transmission and by the SS version not the SS extreme but the SS version transmission it will cost you 3,000 Plus United States dollars wait a minute you're from the United States so three grand I just got one put into my 2001 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 two wheel drive and my Sierra cranks out 449 horsepower and this transmission is absolutely superb if you want to transmission that you can chomp on and not have to worry about any consequences this is it

[@shadowopsairman1583]

4L60 is gvwr 6000 lbs, look at torque values supported.

[@KillaCamm]

Monster is the the Great Value for transmissions. Definitely not a good unit compared to what you can get. Just look at the BBB reviews. Had a buddy put a 60e monster in his Tahoe didn’t even last him 6 months.

[@GMCGUY-]

@@KillaCamm you're kidding what year was his Tahoe

[@GMCGUY-]

@@KillaCamm I just installed one in my truck if it breaks on me you can bet your bottom dollar I'll be getting a full refund from the sons of b****** I already told them this before I bought it if I have any problems with it whatsoever within the first year I will be returning it and I do expect a full refund

[@GMCGUY-]

@@KillaCamm and give me the reviews that you're talking about what does BBB mean

[@madmanmechanic8847]

Clutches are fried dude those black specs are facing material off the clutches probably took out the band too . The pressure would went down from all the contaminates in the system and you would of lost pressure to the converter and the trans system as a whole. Sorry man this sucks

[@korn111685]

Good shopping at the local dealers and then ask yourself if “keeping up” on an older car is worth it. I think we all know the answer for 2022.

[@mattquarles7029]

Well seeing how this truck runs better and is more reliable than anything produced in 2006-2022 I think it's worth buying dealership parts.

[@javiertrujillo1916]

when they recommended a 4l80e they just can't built a good 4l60e

[@spyderlyf3]

Why "build"a 4l60 when a stock 80e is stronger if its just dual fed the fwd clutches.. the parts in the 60e are simply smaller and less durable..

[@javiertrujillo1916]

@@spyderlyf3 because if your stock motor with a cam only no power adders no need for the heavy 80e it would actually slow you down when a built 4l60e would do just fine there is guys abusing 4l60e with no issues

[@natlovell122]

Questions guys, have an ‘04 Suburban with 193k miles. Got the vehicle as a gift from my Aunt but have no maintenance record on the vehicle. I am wondering if I should change the transmission fluid or leave it alone. It’s not black or burnt, but it’s not pink either. Thanks in advance.

[@KillaCamm]

If it’s driving fine send it.

[@natlovell122]

@@KillaCamm drives and shifts just fine, just leave it be?

[@KillaCamm]

@@natlovell122 yep

[@natlovell122]

@@KillaCamm alright cool, thank you

[@letsdosomething806]

For sure just leave it alone and save up some money for when it goes out. Could be very soon or not. Mine went out at 206K but I was also not kind to it.

[@plasticfork2449]

My advice would be swap a 4l80e into it, don't even waste money on another 4l60

[@GMCGUY-]

I have a couple engine modifications to gain that extra horsepower so I needed the transmission that could actually take that extra horsepower and monster transmission delivered very very very reliable

[@carsandhealthtoddrosenzwei2661]

shift solenoids?

[@Notkyle388]

So you’re going rear wheel drive?

[@HeadFlowInc]

Hopefully you weren’t trying to tow using overdrive, you’re not supposed to tow Using overdrive. If so then you know what caused the failure

[@lsxmatt]

Had it in tow haul so I’m assuming it would keep it out then.

[@eddiecardenas6527]

Check the differential fluid remove the cover

[@amaziin7733]

Man I’m having the same issue with 4l60e

[@youbastrds231]

Is it possible to put a six speed in Tahiti?

[@brendan747]

it is, but controlling a 6l80/90 is very complicated

[@squareheadproductions5872]

Shift solenoids also suck in these. And you seriously put in a Delco torque converter lol ohhhhh k

[@lsxmatt]

Wasn’t a delco, some autozone tc brand.

[@loganlaprise4829]

Torque converter took the pump out

[@bigmike4720]

Those 4l60e transmission suck any I sold my Tahoe because of it I was on my 4 the transmission

[@IslandBoy958]

4L80e time😊😉

[@FirstLast-we8cb]

4l80 swap. Did it myself in my similar 4x4 Yukon. 4l60 are garbage. No stage 1000+ 4l60 build ever lasts. It's all snake oil esp behind a V8, in a large SUV, when used for towing.

[@RatdogDRB]

Since you never said one way or another, can we correctly "assume" that you did NOT tow in O/D? Really sorry to hear that her tranny took a dump on ya like that. She's a GOOD girl at heart, give her the love. Nice scan tool!! Love that bad boy.

[@lsxmatt]

Oh no I DID use tow/haul. The thing shifts way too early and barely pulls the car if it isn’t in tow/haul.

[@RatdogDRB]

@@lsxmatt It's amazing how many people have NO clue about towing in O/D. Heck, it's even more amazing how many people try to start a car which is already running!!

[@717Lucero]

No after market parts for me acdelco parts for my Tahoe