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Old Aug 28, 2009 | 06:15 PM
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700R4 install how hard is it?

I am about to buy a transmission from this guy and want to know how hard it is to install it or should i take it to a shop
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Old Aug 28, 2009 | 07:21 PM
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Re: 700R4 install how hard is it?

If you have a good tranny jack and taller jackstands its not too bad. Hardest part is getting at the bellhousing bolts I think.
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Old Aug 28, 2009 | 07:29 PM
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Re: 700R4 install how hard is it?

yep, bellhousing bolts are the hardest. That and moving the tranny around.
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Old Aug 28, 2009 | 09:50 PM
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Re: 700R4 install how hard is it?

This guy is gonna sell me one for $400 it has been rebuilt by summit 500 miles ago is it worth buying it or no
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Old Aug 29, 2009 | 12:03 AM
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Re: 700R4 install how hard is it?

Stock used tranny's go for like $350 used, so a rebuilt one fore $400 is a good deal.
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Old Aug 29, 2009 | 12:09 AM
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Re: 700R4 install how hard is it?

I am gonna take he said its a TCI with a 2000stall is there any special adjustments i have to do when its in the car i am gonna go get the tranny tommorow
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Old Aug 29, 2009 | 12:11 AM
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Re: 700R4 install how hard is it?

If it is a TCI, then it is a steal and you better snag it asap.
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Old Aug 29, 2009 | 12:13 AM
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Re: 700R4 install how hard is it?

Yeah i will get it tommorow i just have a question about how to adjust the transmssion T.V cable is that hard or no
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Old Aug 29, 2009 | 12:31 AM
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Re: 700R4 install how hard is it?

It is really easy. It will take you 2 minutes at the most.
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Old Aug 29, 2009 | 12:40 AM
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Re: 700R4 install how hard is it?

Ok so can i ask once i install it in my car how to adjust it because i heard if you dont do it right you will need a new tranny
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Old Aug 29, 2009 | 02:55 AM
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Re: 700R4 install how hard is it?

You can look it up. It is really easy.
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Old Aug 29, 2009 | 09:37 PM
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Re: 700R4 install how hard is it?

i already bought i have it. But the guy told me it was in his garage for about a year would that be a problem or no
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Old Aug 29, 2009 | 11:44 PM
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Re: 700R4 install how hard is it?

as long as nothign happened to it with in that year it should be fine..i dont see why it should damage just by sitting a year
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Old Aug 29, 2009 | 11:50 PM
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Re: 700R4 install how hard is it?

Oh ok i will try to install it tommorow if i have time
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Old Sep 6, 2009 | 02:17 PM
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Re: 700R4 install how hard is it?

How did the install go? Any lessons learned to share while they are fresh in your mind?
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Old Sep 8, 2009 | 02:27 PM
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Re: 700R4 install how hard is it?

The truth i have not have time during the weekdays i go to school till 6:30pm and in the weekends i work until 8pm so i have not have any time its just waiting in the garage. My plans were during labor day but i left to san diego.
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Old Sep 8, 2009 | 02:29 PM
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Re: 700R4 install how hard is it?

The truth i have not have time i am going to school during the weekdays till 6pm and in the weekends i am working till around 6pm too but in san diego no where near my car so i have not installed it yet i think i am just gonna have to pay a shop to do it for me
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