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Old 05-19-2023, 12:50 PM
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1997 4x4 5.9 46re extended cab

So I have some questions
first I will state I have done everything I could to trans without rebuilding. Sonnax kit, selenoids band adjustment. new tv cable and adjusted.

so going to buy a new one.
I know many different opinions but good place to buy from?

look everywhere. Any good videos on how to remove?

and last one I and near romeo Michigan.
know anyone good near hear for installation?
or anyone close and a good mechanic.
I will pay a local helper to help me one weekend . Don’t worry I have all the tools we will ever need
 
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Where ya at? Have you had a chat with your local rebuilders? I know most trans shops have a horrid reputation.....
 
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Romeo mi. Yeah I wouldn’t just call anyone random. I’ve so many nightmare transmission stories! I’m sue I could do it myslef. Pretty mechanical. Have to be with a gen 2. Lol
I just repaired plenum. I feel like not much is left or go wrong after this
 
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Rebuilding is certainly less expensive than replacing..... Do you have something else to drive for a while? A place to work on it? Good selection of tools?? If so, do it yourself. That way, you KNOW what's put into it, and the condition of every part.
 
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Originally Posted by skevin
Romeo mi. Yeah I wouldn’t just call anyone random. I’ve so many nightmare transmission stories! I’m sue I could do it myslef. Pretty mechanical. Have to be with a gen 2. Lol
I just repaired plenum. I feel like not much is left or go wrong after this
If you choose to rebuild. Here is a video.
. I just did mine by myself.
 
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I did mine 5 years ago with this video.
 



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