5R55W Spare Parts Found in PAN!!!!

[knappy023]

Well i attempted the solenoid replacement on Saturday. I dropped the pan only to find what i think is a piece to a broken belt, and something else i am not sure about. So needless to say replacing the solenoid pack is not going to fix the issue.

My question is this..... should i rebuild or go with a re-man??

I found a re-man that carries a 5yr, unlimited mileage warranty shipped to my door for $1000. The warranty doesn't cover removal and reinstallation if something goes in it.

I have yet to inquire at a tranny shop as to cost on a rebuild or the warranty. I suspect that they will remove and install the re-man for between $500-$700. I would suspect the rebuild to be around the $1500-$2000 range, correct??

My other question is how complicated is it to remove and reinstall this tranny?? I am a fairly accomplished backyarder but i have never removed an auto trans. I have done manuals several times and i suspect it is the same. Is there a sticky out there that details the process??

Thanks in advance to all those that reply.

 

[BrooklynBay]

The transmission is bolted in, so you only need some swivel sockets, deep, and regular sockets, and extensions to remove it. Sometimes shops quote a low price on a rebuild to get you in, they they double it after they open it up to say that it needs more than their original quote.

 

[knappy023]

I figured its just bolts and some heavy lifting to get it out. What about alignment?? Do i have to unbolt the torque converter to pull it out?? Do I need to pull apart the exhaust?? They re-manned tranny isn't shipped with fluid, how do i get the correct amount of fluid into it?? I think it takes like
1 1/2 cases, correct?? I bought a hand pump for the solenoid job, will that work??

I know a lot of questions, but know any info is appreciated. Thanks.

 

[BrooklynBay]

The torque converter has 4 nuts that have to be removed before you could disconnect the transmission. The catalytic converter could be removed too. There is a sticky thread in the transmission section called the 5R55W fluid fill that explains how to refill the transmission.

 

[knappy023]

So how much fluid fills the tranny?? I if get this remanned one it will come empty.

 

[BrooklynBay]

Here's the spec page: http://www.explorerforum.com/ntrprize/spec2002.htm. This link has a lot of information: Dead Link Removed.

 

[knappy023]

Thanks BB, very helpful.