What a joke this is people!!! We have barely 70k miles on this 6L80E and of course it’s not good!!!

What a joke this is people!!! We have barely 70k miles on this 6L80E and of course it’s not good!!! If you get one of these transmissions to last you either serviced it religiously and have great luck… We hate to say it, but it’s just a matter of time on these 6L80e’s and 6L90e’s. We hope you all enjoy thanks for watching. 👍🏼❤️🙏🏼

[@georgewashington1106]

Today: "After these videos, you guys ought to be doing 6 speeds at home in your garage" Next month: "This looks like something somebody put together in their garage"

[@adifferentangle7064]

😂

[@Nurgles_Rot_]

Is this a personal attack?? Hahaahha!!

[@larrymiller5253]

Hahaha, yep...I don't delve into the dark arts 🤣 I'm happy to just recognize that he's taking apart a transmission and that somehow he'll shake it back together. Magic ✨

[@georgewashington1106]

@@Nurgles_Rot_ - Never.

[@Nurgles_Rot_]

@@georgewashington1106 haha just giving you guys shit. Hell of a job!

[@10thAveFreezeOut]

Every time I watch a Precision Transmission video, I get the urge to go outside and start unbolting my 6L80E out of my truck in the driveway, even though it works fine!

[@bragnonymous]

For now

[@davidmcc359]

After seeing the footage, I would feel absolutely confident of disassembling one of these. However, putting it all back together again would be a completely different situation, indeed, after the first set of bolts were removed, I was completely lost.. :D You're clearly a master mechanic and years of experience and my hat is tipped in your direction for your ability, but looking at all that complex parts on the bench has stunned me. Reassembling something like this is impossible for anyone other than a qualified mechanical engineer and there's more chance of me going to the moon than to attempt something like this.. Brilliant to watch, still got a headache from the miriade of parts, but I was transfixed the whole time..

[@mattman4181]

Hit the nail on the head! Let's go to the moon. Lol. What reality check

[@robj2362]

Heck I don't even think I could disassemble it.

[@davidmcc359]

@@mattman4181 All aboard Elons moon rocket.. :D

[@davidmcc359]

@@robj2362 I COULD disassemble it, but it would look Exactly like that is a years time. If I tried to put it together, I don't think there would be a jar of spare bits, maybe BOXES.. :D

[@wildman_69]

Looks harder than it is I did my first transmission a month ago , there's tons of videos out there ,stack everything together as u disassemble and rebuild one part at a time and lube everything as u assemble and check for clearance on clutch packs and input shaft end play among other things.

[@briant1319]

All those parts in a pile made me very anxious. This guy could put it back together blindfolded. Clearly a master.

[@ColonelEMHouse]

The longer I live, the more thankful I am for techs and engineers with minds like this man’s mind. Bravo, sir. And thank you for sharing your knowledge with such calm demeanor.

[@josephfigueira813]

Yep,for real🤔🤔

[@Flowtester1]

We are good at taking them apart but someone never shows videos on how to put them together.

[@rudd4311]

That check ball is supposed to be there. That is a version 2 type 2 spacer plate. Look further into the shift kit instructions they will show you how-to ID the spacer plate.

[@shaneanderson1036]

Wow

[@PrecisionTransmission]

Yes sir I knew this I just try to make the videos a little bit more interesting catches peoples eyes makes them pay attention more and be aware lol

[@thomasdebord1144]

It worked Richard nice job 👏

[@alfredocarpaneto5976]

@@PrecisionTransmission Good save Richard. Well played.

[@ronniecox109]

Another transmission builder , I see, its a shifty buisness , isn't it brother. Been in it 42 years.from glides, and FORDAMATIC, to 6,8,and 9,10 ,speed units. And turbo 6 cylinders that rival the power of early hot rods.✌

[@Vin3Man]

This guy thinks way to highly of his viewers.. Ain't nobody doing what he can do in their garage. bravo man!!!

[@rharris1336]

Your videos are always educational. Much respect for your years of experience. Just lost the 6L80E in my 2018 Silverado 120,000 miles and never towed anything. Changed fluid at 50,000 and 100,000. Guess it wasn’t often enough. Thanks again Richard. 🙏♥️

[@jimmartin8853]

I'm going right outside and pulling my transmission from my car..........NOT!!!!!! My wife saw the video. She just sat there the whole time with her mouth open. She's found a new respect for her car and people like you who work on them.

[@alanantekeier2305]

That "spare check ball" is the ball check valve for CBR1, helps to smooth downshifts a bit. the earlier 6Ls didnt have it but they added it later for shift quality concerns.

[@JMRxYM]

so does that mean if you rebuild one that doesn't have one, should you add it?

[@Lickemnstickem24]

The valve body plate has been updated and ball added. Wow. GM update plate. Just because you ain't up to date on updates don't mean the previous builder don't know what he is doing. I put this updated plate in all my builds. And add the ball.

[@plhebel1]

Sign of a good mechanic or rebuilder,,, When tearing down the components he was looking for not only the standard things but the unusual things that many would not see until during clean up or reassembly,,, He is not just in a hurry to tear everything down but using his eyes looking for things and that is a cut above.

[@daewooparts]

GM. The new gm is now like Garbage Motors when it comes to quality control & life expectancy issues

[@nealriordan6802]

Another genuine american automotive engineering marvel!. this is why Japan has excelled!

[@tatersalad2067]

The sweet music coming from that air gun makes my toe jump up in my boot.

[@chady6126]

Until I subscribed to your channel, transmissions were the only part of a vehicle that was alien to me. Won't be long and I will be comfortable enough to do one at home. Thank you so much for all the invaluable information you provide. Keep the videos coming Richard! Thank you

[@glenwaldrop8166]

Hoping to get there myself. Transmission and differential are the only parts I haven't rebuilt.

[@contraband1543]

@@glenwaldrop8166 I would never touch either one again. Maybe a diff if I absolutely had no other option. Auto trans can stay the hell away from me. Tried to install one in an f 150 and literally ended up scrapping the truck because you cannot get the fucking torque converter in unless you halfway install the engine and then put it in through the bottom. Fuck those trucks and everything to do with automatic transmissions

[@glenwaldrop8166]

@@contraband1543 I can understand that but I'm not talking about installing one, done that lots of times, I'm talking about rebuilding one. Not sure why you had so much trouble specifically but Ford tends to have somewhat annoying converters and how they engage the front pump/input shaft.

[@numberiv1137]

I find it hilarious that there are still those that state these vehicles today are designed to go 300000 plus miles "with proper maintenance" is the key words used in order to pin the fault back on the customer. In reality they've over engineered these vehicles with multiple design flaws to the point I have to say it's intentional.

[@deadlydelight5733]

My 2012 gmc sierra 1500 sle has this transmission and 5.3l v8 engine both original with 202k miles and runs perfectly fine. No slip or drag.

[@YungEagle3k]

Like cars arnt built to last anymore. But you still have to keep a car maintained. Cars are like people, living machines, treat them well they will do the same.

[@BobReed1]

That transmission makes the internal components of a Swiss watch look simple by comparison.

[@darthvader8433]

It looks so simple opening it up and tearing out bits.. Getting it back together so everything still works is the reason I'd never do it at home.. Sort of like abdominal surgery.

[@ADF-js9vi]

I'm in awe of how skilled you are. It also reminds me that someone designed this in the first place and they were pretty smart too. 😔

[@jimroland7542]

I don't know the first thing about transmissions but this video absolutely mesmerized me. I could not stop watching. Unbelievable stuff.

[@timitbiscuit3620]

I like the fact that you went back to the air tools. I knew you were going to when you switched. Doing a job like you have for so many years you get used to the way something works. I must say the air tools are faster IMO. Thank you for the video! I guess the advantage would be a person would not need a air compressor but once you have you won't need worry about battery going dead.

[@subaru8548]

He got all the tools from the sponsorship and switched back.

[@Cheepchipsable]

Could just be batteries are all flat, they are around the workshop, or they are being saved for working where the air tool is inconvenient.

[@spicywolf6718]

Air tools will be smaller, lighter, have more power alobg with minimal ongoing maintenance if you run treated lubricated air. I've got Shinano's that spent decades on production lines and with minimal work still work flawlessly. I can't see my cordless tooling holding up anywhere near as long nor being anywhere near as cheap to maintain given battery prices

[@cageordie]

I wonder how electric tools do with transmission fluid.

[@garyrichards407]

I rebuilt my own 6L80 at home and did just fine. My advise if any one tries to do one on their own you need to know when Richard tears these transmission apart he does not show you the how to replace the bonded pistons or o-rings in the drums. I had my biggest problem with putting a Sonnex Zip Kit in my valve body. Get yourself a ATSG book for the 6L80 it will help out a lot, I got my book from amazon. Richard is right it is something you can do yourself at home if you are mechanically inclined but you will have to buy a few tools to do it.

[@toomanyhobbies2011]

Yes, with the tools and such the home rebuild costs almost as much as a rebuilt AT. But you now have the tools to work on many different ATs from then on, at far less cost than a shop rebuild.

[@garyrichards407]

@@toomanyhobbies2011 you are correct. I bought bushing drivers, drum press, the giant snap ring pliers, pump centering tool and a good transmission jack. I think I still came in less than the cost of a shop doing the work. I also know the quality of parts used and no shady work.

[@zacharysant1443]

Hmm that's assuming the home builder already has a plethora of hand tolls and power tools? Rebuilding a transmission isn't for the average diyer not even if they have above average skill and ample tools! This stuff isn't as easy as Richard makes it look. He has torn apart 100s of thousands of transmissions and successfully rebuilt them! He has gone through countless hours of schooling to be able to successfully do this. Not to mention the thousands of dollars of tools he owns! To be able to do his job professionally. Coming from someone that works for a transmission shop. And the amount of B's we take in that has been attempted at home just plain fing don't! Save yourself the thousands in extra labor hours required!

[@wb8ujb]

Thanks Richard, you always make it look so easy. I appreciate the explanations you put with all the tear downs. I know it's lots of work to put these video's out, I wanted to say thank you.

[@jonellard6686]

Richard, I am still waiting on 8L90 overhaul.😀 It was good to see you guys last year!

[@commodoresixfour7478]

I love these videos. Shows your craft and how a person could do it yourself. However in doing so, the majority of us realize we're better off just having you do it. :)

[@Erated78]

Thanks for this video - I watched out of pure interest as I’ve never see a disassembled transmission before. A true professional sharing his knowledge - great video, thanks

[@blucheer8743]

You’re videos make me appreciate the great techs (there is a lot of lousy ones out there!) the ppl that keep the world moving! keep on keeping on!!!

[@fanofoldfans9238]

I'd like to see a video on doing the mods and reassembly. You make it look like cake tearing them down and slinging parts all over! Love watching and learning!

[@natedavis3943]

That's a cool table! Its like an autopsy table for transmissions. 😅

[@mplewis5388]

Richard I can not get enough of these videos. You have taught me soooo much.

[@barbmelle3136]

From Leo: I am glad to be retired. I have not rebuilt an automatic since the Turbo 350 was replaced by the 700R4. I could do powerglides in my sleep. Torqueflights were straight forward. Today's transmissions look to be 3 times the parts and far more complicated details. The details make or break the job. Thanks for your work on these videos.

[@southerntommygun1353]

I thought this was the transmission the LS guys were in love with. Seems like nothing is built with quality anymore.

[@383mazda]

4L80 is the junk yard go to for big power in the LS world, not the new 6 speeds

[@southerntommygun1353]

@@383mazda Good to know. Thanks.

[@charlesgraham9954]

u remind me of my uncle. he did transmissions. people would wait if they had to, just to get him to rebuild their trans for them. my first car was a 66 Chevelle with a 2 speed power glide. i was 15 a wanted him to rebuild the 2 speed for me and wanted to know what he would charge me. he said nothing, cuz ur the one going to rebuild it. my uncle showed me step by step. long story short. the 2 speed out lasted 3 motor.. lol thank u for ur time sir

[@bryancalabr6303]

5.3 awesome engine . had a 2003 1500 4 x 4 ls. have owned about 8 pickups. Best truck reliability wise that I ever owned after I got rid of it still running It had 397 k on it only thing I ever had to replace that you could consider major was a fuel pump other than that just brakes and rotors did the plug 3 times ran on regular unleaded. What a truck

[@Buffalobills-fh2be]

What state

[@bryancalabr6303]

@@Buffalobills-fh2be nj

[@nickmyers3681]

Thank you for all of this incredible and invaluable information you are a gift to the rest of humanity both you and your wife/SO thank you!!

[@MrMeowmixcookies]

Love the presentation. Casual gabbing w Theresa. Who knows guy couldve been check ball happy that day. Theresa, Yeaaa! Love it. Growing up without a man in the household, never thought 20yrs ago I'd be able to sit on my porch. Watch this clear, beautifully shown video on transmission procedure like its being done in my backyard and learn a thing or two. Thanks

[@robwilburn2776]

I agree most seasoned mechanics could change out the parts but the real trick is knowing how to set it up right the first time. The tricks of the trade are locked up in Richards head for good reason. That’s why I’m going to let him to it all on my 48RE to save me the learning curve and frustration. Worth the money and piece of mind to know it’s done right.

[@purpledoge4466]

The 6F35 is my fav transmission to rebuild.done it already and just take ALOT of pics before tear down.

[@richardhewitt1648]

Great video. This is the man you hope will be working on your transmission. Not some hack that thinks he can do it. Respect to you. Ric from Oz 🇦🇺😎👍

[@FirstLast-we8cb]

My 170k mile 6l80 behind my 6.2 in my AWD Yukon is still ok. I still should refresh it.

[@2509498788]

You just showed up on my KZbin recommended shows.. I've yet to see a show on transmissions.. I find it very fascinating and interesting.. so much engineering going on in these transmissions.. watching you take it apart like a pro shows me your confidence and your years of experience. I am watching and learning somewhat LOL..

[@taze27]

A true car doctor at work! Thanks for sharing! God bless.

[@Ja-chevy]

Wow!! Super helpful video. Thanks for sharing. This is golden.

[@randallorr3730]

Brett is correct. That check ball is supposed to be there. That was an update I forget what year that changed. I want to say right around 2014 and forget why they added it.

[@jameslinton2491]

I work as a gm tech 70 to about 100k seams to be the mileage they go out if they are going to go.

[@Labergemusic]

These videos really make me regret buying a 6l90 for my project car but at the same time empower me to fix it if something does happen.

[@CNSTAdventures]

I usually do all my own vehicle work .. a transmission is the only section I have zero knowledge of but it looks pretty fun ! If I cant get it then yall right around the corner! So I was right along with you till video ended and we didn’t go through putting it back too. Yes I know it probably seems pretty clear to just do it all in reverse . maybe I’m the only one but a reassembly video would be greatly appreciated! There’s gotta be at least one part of the install that’s not cut n dry ?!

[@paas624]

I used to do trans work from 1976 till 2000 in a GM dealerships.. I have one of these trans in my 2018 chevy silverado. Factory Dealership would never do aftermarket mods to trans. I feel like all stuff made is instant junk now. I really enjoye your videos

[@dustinwilson1981]

Almost makes my 4l60e sound not too badly....your knowledge perplexes me.

[@th600mike3]

The 8th check ball is not necessary. Frankly you can remove 3 of the check balls and trans will be rough but will work fine. The 8th ball is for the low reverse clutch which has so much wave plate on it, it's fine. However it "should" help with the 1st engine braking clunk some people get. I don't know, never had a 6l80 with it.

[@drofmah3836]

I own (bought new) a 2019 Chevy Silverado 4x4 1500, took it to the dealership (29,672 mileage) for service (30,000 mile) and was told I needed 4 new tires, they are worn down (factory Michelins). I guess things made today are not meant to last.

[@davem.740]

We had Michelins on wife's car 08 Grand Marquis. Tires supposed to last 80,000 mile tread warranty. Worn out at 20,000. Always rotated according to Discount Tire recommended intervals,air pressure checked frequently. Went with Continentals this time. No wear. None. I won't buy Michelins anymore.

[@311hitwall]

Amazing to me someone even came up with an automatic transmission. Looks like a maze.

[@victorbellan8357]

You make it look easy , and you have a lot of information to offer ! Thanks for sharing

[@hartfischer5509]

No chance you are getting all these pieces reassembled again in the proper order :) You are genius :)

[@taylorh3930]

Right on hi from Saskatchewan Canada 🤘

[@GMtransmissiontech74]

Yea that 8th check ball has been there a while now, input oil cbr1 / car FD output oil cbr1 . I still do about 15 to 20 of these a month . But now I am doing a lot of 8l90 and 10 speeds now. Difficult to get most of the parts for the 6 speeds it’s crazy. Keep up the good work

[@zacharysant1443]

15-20 you must work for a warehouse shop?

[@shawng7902]

That 6l80e made me feel safe almost 20 min. Until I seen it come apart. My 2012 has 68k on it. Now im just waiting for it to fail.

[@Ali-w5x8n]

We need more folks like you around!!!

[@jalee6587]

I have a 1999 Mitsubishi mirage original transmission and engine 368k miles and still going strong.

[@danarcotta1283]

Everyone who has had this problem needs to report it not only to GM ,but to consumer reports. Mine along with two people I know have had our transmissions fail prematurely along with a/c condensers. Both should have been recall issues. I had a 94 GMC sle pickup with 225,000 with zero transmission or engine problems. I'm now hearing about lifter problems. I installed a catch can. I'm done with GM after this truck

[@mdb831]

My boss just had his done at Aamco :) I told him he's nucking futs. I had a LeBaron tranny done at Aamco years ago and after 8 visits it was finally fixed. Those places usually have 1 or 2 guys that deal with all the problem cars in a region. Most of the time you get backyard Bubba who removes the old unit and slaps one in from off the shelf as it were.

[@av8tore71]

Checking my late brother in law's inventory from his transmission shop we have 15 6L80E/90E pump assembly and as many bell housing. We have a lot of parts gor Ford, GM, Chrysler and Toyota RA60 & others

[@tomw21]

Everyone can take it apart. Shows us how to put it together genius.

[@Garth2011]

Seems as though TransGo specifically knows something about that one check ball because they put an "X" on the diagram so, it's likely a phone call to them will answer the concern. It's good to know your shop checks into those issues before making the decision to go with or without it. You would think those "paddles" in the pump are what damage the bell housing side of the pump. Maybe GM needs to go back to a ring gear design that has way more surface area to take up the stresses. It's really interesting to know that your shop processes retain repairable and reusable parts vs. depend on suppliers 100% with each build. I'm finding out there are many trans builders who do not save good parts or stock up on new parts to have a buffer when parts are on backorder for one example. That is simply common sense for this kind of specialty.

[@mrtopcat2]

Good post. But look for Richard's answer in some of the comments. The check ball issue seem to have been addressed and resolved.

[@Garth2011]

@@mrtopcat2 Couldn't find Richards answer but saw a few had suggested its an 8th check ball to be used with a late/upgraded spacer plate but little known what it does. Richard was going to check into the reason for it so he'll like mention it with another 4L60 teardown.

[@josephsteffen2378]

Where's Annie? You know that she is the star of the show! Good ole girl. I bet she alerts you when she feels the foot steps of anyone 100 feet away. I learned that about dogs, just last year. They even can recognize the person by their shoes and rhythm to their pace! How's that, for some dog 101. Now I bet you'll be watching her reactions. Haha. Winter ain't giving up yet, here in Colorado Springs.

[@schristi69]

I just took mine into the shop yesterday. 2015 Silverado 2500HD 4x4 6L90 with 74k miles. Trans started eating itself, 1-2 and 2-3 shifting real hard. Shop had to order a remanufactured trans as new ones are nowhere to be found. Wish I had a way to get into your shop.

[@Combat556]

You sir are a master technician; respect to you!

[@20tea]

My 6l80e still going in my 07 Yukon Denali on 185k miles. Did add a billet torque converter from Circle D. I can't imagine it'll last much past 200k though. The torque converter is generally the cause of most the 6l80e troubles though.

[@TheOldMachines]

I'm at 164k on my 6l80. Just changed the fluid and filter again for the 3rd time in it's life. No issue so far/shifts well!

[@dawsonedge7333]

What brand of fluid?

[@TheOldMachines]

@@dawsonedge7333 variety. All Dex VI, shouldn't matter as long as it meets the spec

[@josephfigueira813]

Thank you Gary, 🤔👁👀👏👏👏👏💞💞

[@MrGuvEuroman]

Glad to see you have gloves on 😀

[@aaronfrank9649]

You are very bright sir. I am impressed.

[@winki51z]

I have one of these trucks; so I am watching intently

[@Ali-w5x8n]

Awesome teacher....I'm ready to do mine now....Thank you very much!!!

[@michaeljay62]

Man, you make this look so easy. Other than the big snap ring pliers. You mainly used a seal pick. Thanks

[@1234ToddgMr]

Wow, that sure looks simple. I never could solve a Rubix Cube. No wonder we need electric cars.

[@richsarchet9762]

I am going to have trouble rebuilding one in my driveway without the yellow snap ring tool!

[@demontech06]

Oh I wish you were closer to where I'm at. I have a freshly failed 6L80E that's needs a rebuild

[@rockymntdan1]

GM trans. has always been a joke. I remember my best friend in high school in the early 80's, defending his GM truck. Calling it normal to replace the transmission every 70k. Some things never change.

[@jeffboyer8214]

It takes a skill & a ton of knowledge to bulid them right, 💰 🤑 💸 as well.

[@retrobrid2784]

You have inspired me to take apart a spare 1978 Subaru 4 speed manual

[@bendino9016]

my 5.3 1500 4wd with a 6l80 is a 2011 and has 225k miles all original. no transmission issues.

[@acdfg56]

That’s why I went to the 4L80 instead of the 6L80. To much problems at short mileage.

[@mann_idonotreadreplies]

Smart decision 👍😘

[@joedmac78]

Where'd you buy the conversion? Or did you have a shop do it?

[@acdfg56]

@@joedmac78 Chevy performance. Their connect and cruise. Ls3 with the 4l80

[@joedmac78]

@@acdfg56 Im looking to convert a 15 Silverado.

[@zacharysant1443]

So less gears worse gas mileage and still a pron to failure transmission? Hmm weird choice in my book!

[@tsbeech]

Ms. Teresa needs a mic!

[@rico334]

Dude.... You've got that thing in so many pieces now, ain't no way in hell it'll all go back together again the way it needs to go without having a bunch of left over parts scattered on the table..... LOL Great video and very interesting work and super job of explaining everything !!!! Good job !!!!

[@MichaelVLang]

Thanks Richard, always interesting.

[@Moore_Billy7]

I just wanted to say THANK YOU!!! Loved your video!

[@trojanyacht2518]

It would be nice if the pump stator had a wear plate under vanes instead of soft aluminum..could maybe be faced and a wear plate installed to restore surface if you could get parts from transgo or sonnax? Rebuilder association could lobby them to provide this service.

[@LexusGX460-OFF-ROAD]

Only true modern "bulletproof" transmission is the Aisin transmissions used by Toyota/Lexus...

[@randymagnum143]

Everything from Hydra-Matic Division was gold. Everything from the car divisions and outside foreign vendors has been hot wet *garbage*

[@dundeeecroc]

Interesting video! but Mind BOGGLING!! like a complicated puzzle!! good job!

[@scrappy7571]

Here in the dealer we see them with way less miles than 70K. In fact if it made to 70k, that"s awesome because now it's out of warranty. Well out until the customers cries to GM, and then it's a patch it up cheaply as possible.

[@chady6126]

Your statement is very disheartening

[@scrappy7571]

@@chady6126 Disheartening, is what gm pays to patch these units up. Techs are leaving, and no new one to replace us because the pay sucks. A 4wd trans repair, lucky if we get 6 hours to R&R and repair it. And GM no longer pays to overhaul, it's fix what broke and stuff it back in.

[@chady6126]

@@scrappy7571 I assumed thats what you meant, why I said its disheartening. GM is not anomalous in that practice, build cheap shit that might make it through warranty. And if it doesn't, break the technicians balls with a ridiculously short repair window with bare minimum parts. I feel your pain, alot of us do.

[@joshuamoore24_7]

I think your right , a pressure spike caused the parts to fail. That fluid looks a little dirty. It probably didn't help.

[@paulwilhelmsen6586]

Christ, I wanna a tear down table that big. My tear down table would barely feed a family of 4. That’d seat 12!

[@craigquann]

If I had a lift to make pulling the trans out of my truck easier (I'm not doing it on the ground) I'd rebuild it myself. Pretty sure I could figure it out between youtube videos and instructions.

[@FROMMCMLXIX]

Read your shift kit instructions again, Late models have that extra check ball. It shows you right in the shift kit instructions X equals 1 .250 check ball In the X location on late model transmissions.

[@elieduguay9488]

Mine started the shudder at around 26,000 km. Dealer flushed it . Started to shudder again at a bit over 28,000km. All hwy speeds.

[@LestonDr]

Thank you Theresa... "How do you have an extra ball?"

[@joshuamoore24_7]

I used to own a 1996 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer Edition 4.0 V6 with a 44r55e 4 speed automatic transmission and it kept breaking flexplates. I think was the converter lock up clutches in the front but I'm not sure. I should put one of those XP1 44r55e transmission in. I spent thousands with just replacing the flexplate 5 times and the torque converter twice. The girl that sold me the truck warned that the flexplates kept breaking any guess on what was causing it. I had no problems with it shifting ever.