SPECIAL TOOLS NEEDED - NV4500 Transmission Teardown Video [CHEVY MOPAR]

[@mattdehnert67]

I’m wondering where the rebuild video is? I’ve got a GM nv4500 I need to go thru

[@backwoodsbimmers7778]

Amazing video so thorough and well edited! Thank you a lot!! Like a lot a lot !

[@Ka_Gg]

Thanks for making a detailed teardown!

[@chastblind7606]

Wow these are also combined with Cummins

[@jramirez5149]

Awesome thanks for taking your time and actually showing and explaining it would really like to see a rebuild video with the same, since I haven't seen anything in-depth on a rebuild

[@amberlymcnabb8362]

So sad you didn’t do the rebuild! I just searched and searched for it!

[@Gelgor44]

Awesome video, it was very informative and you kept it interesting. I would have loved to have seen a rebuild video.

[@Shoptoolreviews]

Thanks for the kudos on the video. Sorry we didn’t do a rebuild. It didn’t seem to get any traction, so we sold the project. Thanks for watching.

[@paulksycki]

Heating the first part was what I needed to know. I tried to pull it but was scared i was gonna break it...thanks

[@BobSmith-dm3vp]

damn, good for you attempting that. You sure know your stuff

[@Shoptoolreviews]

I just pretend well. ;) Thanks for watching.

[@Bonno460xvr]

The Allens are not factory bolts. Someone been in yours. It should have 12pt bolts.

[@greatfulsurferdude]

Much aloha for sharing your video

[@brunothehumble]

Those are in fact PTO covers. I have a PTO drive hanging on the side of mine that I’m about to do a rebuild on.

[@Shoptoolreviews]

Exactly right. Thanks for watching.

[@ryandeutschman106]

Great video lots of good information thanks for being thorough.

[@cutlasscrazy6081]

I know that there's no rebuild video people, however, this is all you need actually. I did it by takin step by step pics and reversed the process. Clean, clean , clean. Clean everything. If in doubt, throw it out and buy new gear or gears, synchros bearings, seals etc. You don't want to have to repull this cause of a couple bucks on parts. Took mee a couple days cause of work but i fixed mine. Had a bad fifth gear syncro. Works great, shifting great now. Best advice, do not go cheap on the gear oil. It'll save you in the long run. I used the pennzoil syntorq. Just take your time and pics of everything will make this go smooth. Have fun.

[@Shoptoolreviews]

That's awesome to hear. Glad it worked well for you. This is a great tranny when it's taken care of. Thanks for watching.

[@cutlasscrazy6081]

Video saved me alot of money. Thanks again for taking the time to post. Made it less intimidating. 👍🔧⚙💰

[@jimt.9227]

I appreciate the teardown video of this transmission. There aren't many detailed videos on the NV4500, but hey, where's the rebuild video you mentioned? It's been almost three months. Are you making that video? I'm planning to begin my rebuild soon, but don't want to tear it down without the reassembly video at the ready too. Thanks!

[@Shoptoolreviews]

Very sorry about that. There didn't seem to be much interest on this, so we got rid of the project. Sorry for any inconvenience. Thanks for watching.

[@jimt.9227]

@@Shoptoolreviews Well, shucks, man.

[@blufie]

@@Shoptoolreviews Also sad no reassembly video. It would be a good video. I'm not youtube savvy on cost vs effort and likes, but I suspect it takes time to get traction on such things given the signal to noise ratio these days. That said, if you approach it like most things and stack parts properly (and take pics) re-assemble it often simple to figure out.

[@billylatham9183]

Good Job 👍

[@Shoptoolreviews]

Thanks 😁. I truly appreciate it.

[@kennethheying7845]

Great video. Looking for the rebuild video.

[@maniagokm3186]

Red locktite will smoke like a banshee when it starts to let go because its a thermoset plastic. There will be no mistaking it. Its used plenty on hydraulic cylinder piston bolts, on which you have to use the higher heat of an oxyace rig. Lots of fun. But basically you'll stink up the shop bad enough to have air out it out for several minutes or more, so I'd hazard that you didnt have that on there. Probably just torqued way higher than your impact will do. Much better with the lower propane heat for that damper anyway.

[@johnboy5235]

HARBOR FRAUD!, 😂 I Love it

[@rick343]

I have a 93, pretty sure is early 90s, K1500 Chevy, with the NV4500, should I assume it isn't stock, love the transmission but it does have one issue, it pops out of 4th when letting off the gas, anyone know if it's an internal problem, or is it a top loader problem?

[@Saberlus]

yall gotta finish this one!

[@chevyboyforlife4234]

I got an 07 Classic 2500 HD 4x4 and it has an nv4500 in it

[@c0c0asauce]

Honestly this isn't as bad as I expected. Ill definitely be attempting to rebuild my trans before it goes back in my truck. I'm certain the input shaft bearing is bad. Its going in a single cab truck that wont ever tow more than 7000lbs so should last me a very long time.

[@Kernfederate]

Did you end up rebuilding it?

[@c0c0asauce]

@@Kernfederate Yea, I think I have about 1500-1800 miles on it so far. I replaced all the bearings except for the needle bearings because they looked fine. I replaced the synchros because two of them had lost a lot of friction material. I don't have a dial indicator so I just fudged the end play with a set of calipers.

[@Kernfederate]

@@c0c0asauce Nice! It sounds like it's a pretty straight forward rebuild, would you say? If you recall, about how much did it cost you in all? Mine just started making unhappy bearing noises, so I'm expecting to be doing a rebuild pretty soon, haha.

[@c0c0asauce]

@@Kernfederate It cost me maybe $280 with the fluid and sealant. It's not bad if you are ok with lifting the transmission case. I only used a map torch and my hydraulic press to help some stuff along. Using the weight of the shafts to help press the bearings on helps a lot. To clarify, it is easier to hold the bearings still and press the gear shaft into the bearing vs holding the shaft still and pressing the bearings onto the shaft. I would also say just replace all of the bearings. The only reason I didn't replace all the bearings in my transmission is because I wanted to prove to myself that the main and countershaft bearings were the culprit of my noise. Plus you don't have to clean the old bearings if you just replace them.

[@SunnySunny-jz8kg]

what was the part # on the 2 3/8 4x4 spanner socket?

[@SwampRatt]

My 02 2500hd makes a noise like a fan is on 1st through 3rd. I think counter shaft bearings .

[@adamchesser2138]

Have you got the rebuild video yet??

[@Shoptoolreviews]

Sorry, we got rid of the project. There didn't seem to be any interest in the teardown, so we didn't want to do the rebuild for minimal views. Sorry for any inconvenience. Thanks for watching.

[@losipoop]

No. It's in a 1/2ton v6 c1500 as well

[@gameingpro3788]

Do you have to have that balancer on the back?

[@crashedking1931]

what ever happened to that NV4500 transmission rebuild.

[@joegasparro2395]

If this is supposed to be a DIY follow along type video you lost 95% of us when you started fabricating your own tools, cutting metal, welding, and bringing out the blow torch lol... but great vid. Just discovered this channel.

[@codyallen3290]

That's what makes it diy my dude

[@jimt.9227]

You can,t speak for 95% of us viewers just because you don’t have the skills or interest in doing those things. I thoughtful t that was good info about turning the socket into an extra deep tool to reach all the way down the length of the tail shaft to reach the nut. The GM tool is probably a couple hundred dollars. It was also good info about heating the red Loctite to get the nut loose. I already have a propane torch and tank, but that hand-held torch/bottle setup is cheap at the home store.

[@Jarco101]

Wow!!!

[@Shoptoolreviews]

Fun times! Thanks for watching.

[@ispintires]

where is part two!

[@Shoptoolreviews]

Ugh! Sorry about that. We sold the project. We didn't seem to have very much interest from the audience. Thanks for watching.

[@jessesoto3454]

Definitely

[@chadalcock7275]

The thing is, people only look for this type of stuff when they need it. Very rarely are they watching a teardown or rebuild video for pleasure.

[@johnson7454]

@@chadalcock7275 shit, I forget who it is but they only have a channel for tear down and rebuild transmissions. Got like 150k followers

[@julianjohnson948]

Coulda used the second part to this video! Definitely need it right now!🤦‍♂️😂

[@arthurn9237]

OH WHEN YOU GO TO TAKE OFF THAT 1 CIRCLIP GO IN AT AN ANGLE FROM ABOVE I HAVE A SET OF CLIP TOOLS PLIRES THAT HAVE A TINY INDENT IN THE TIP (JUST) FOR TAKING THOSE CLIPS OUT ALSO THEY'RE SUPPOSED TO HAVE A KNIFE LIKE POINT ON THE END 👍I'VE DONE LOT'S OF THEM

[@jesseharriott4253]

And it was never put back together lol I’m dreading when I have to do this.

[@joeromans1836]

Where do I find out what kind of oil to run in my transmission I do not have any tags on it

[@lanceleavitt7472]

Chevy dealer parts counter, Dodge dealer parts counter, Amsoil synthetic. All these are synthetic and do not degrade the syncros. 75/90 wt gear oil.

[@mrturner69]

did it ruin any of the shafts or gears where the bearings ride?

[@Shoptoolreviews]

There are some darker ares on the shaft, but I think they will cleanup nicely. There are a couple of chipped teeth on the very edge of one gear, and I think I'll dress them up a bit and reuse them. Pretty much just bearings and synchros that need to be replaced. FYI, if this were going be a daily driver, then I'd replace the main shaft and cluster, just for assurance. Thanks for watching.

[@chuckdavis7094]

Liked it

[@oldleatherhandsfriends4053]

how much does the main case weigh?

[@Shoptoolreviews]

HEAVY! Thanks for watching.

[@trickyrat483]

It's "indentations". :)

[@Shoptoolreviews]

Yes, that. :) Thanks for watching.

[@Themandogable]

What would it cost me to have sinkrows put it?

[@Shoptoolreviews]

I'm not sure about sinkrows. If you're talking about synchros (synchroniser) lol, it depends on who is doing it. Probably at least $1,000. Thanks for watching.

[@oscarsanchez5741]

Any word on the acembly video?

[@Shoptoolreviews]

Sorry, we sold the project truck. Not a lot of interest from our audience. Thanks for watching.

[@Eric2300jeep]

The only reason you're not getting many views, is because so few of these trans have issues or need to be rebuilt lol. Amazing trans. Maybe try re-wording the title to pick up more views?

[@Shoptoolreviews]

Yes, it's a great HD transmission and there's just not a lot of traffic looking for this. Thanks for watching.

[@juanc5149]

I need a NV4500. I’ve gone through 4 545-rfes. Already. And I suspect that my shift solenoid block pack is on its way out.. I’ll replace it when I do the transmissions filters And fluid change that has to be done every 25,000 miles. 🙃

[@Shoptoolreviews]

The NV4500s can be found in salvage yards, in 2wd and 4wd, Chevy and Dodge.

[@jeffreymoore7729]

Did you say "Plastic cage"??? What the hell, GM/Chevrolet???

[@garymatusavige3639]

I'm beginning to think the hype of stick is severely over rated on my 2 nd 200k 4th syncro on 1st but got 30 k on it before clutch broke 5 of them destroyed now she is 5th gear only locked in sticks n I ended a chevy same place blew engine but had same issue but could eventually get out gear with 4 by4 as 2 speed power glide option both out lasted warranty unfortunately 1st in miles 2nd on time but used hard miles

[@Shoptoolreviews]

That's very interesting. Thanks for watching.

[@haydencarlson2861]

Maybe treat your transmission nicer?

[@firerobb5757]

no re assembly ? no parts list? lame

[@karengibbs9102]

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[@kubalacon717]

Dude, just what kind of audience do you intend to enlighten with this spectacle? Your average Joe that maybe does his own L.O.F? Stating the obvious or function of a part is moot. And LITERALLY waste of time....with all that said, could've used the time remaining for "assembly"...huh? maybe? Thee important part?.........Thank you for your effort.......have a nice day

[@Shoptoolreviews]

Thanks for watching.

[@ginogallegos8079]

Lame.. glad I didn't like or subscribe. Maybe next time make a part 2.

[@danielkingery2894]

Excellant tear down vid...luv the 'built tools' and the helpful points....but then after all that teasing, you just "didn't do" the rebuild? Maybe I'll just "not do" the Subscribe.