How long for VB & TC install?

[Swamp Donkey]

I finaly got my buttin gear and found a shop to install my DTT valve body and torque converter. I am not to sure what all Bill is going to have the guy do. I know the updated seal will be installed, 5 clutches (somewhere!) and something to do with a second gear band or strap. Basically Bill was saying he wanted him to go through the front 1/2 of the transmission.



Sorry guys, I am not the greatest with auto transmission talk, so alot of stuff I said above could be wrong! Just know I am getting DTT stuff installed and Bill wants things done right!



How many hours did the shop where you had your VB & TC installed bill you? Just want to know what to expect. Thanks.

 

[bigkavr]

My trans took just under 5 hours with the Rick S. from Dave's Diesel and Jack the trans. guru, doing the work. R&R TC, VB and installed the update kit. With the proper tools and a good trans. specialist, it's a piece of cake... ... . You'll love your DTT VB & TC.

The 5 hours also included the compulsitory BS sessions and

numerous head banging (by me) on the lift that was too LOW!!!

NOTE TO SELF: don't work under a lift with people who are vertically challenged!! OUCH!!

Anyway, it's an easy job for someone who knows what their doing. Have fun.

 

[Fred Swanson]

John, ask that question to Bill K. He can give a guideline of how much labor is normslly charged. There's no preset amount of time, but most shops charge a rate per the task at hand.

You're also paying to have the front half of the transmission updated.

Have fun with the new transmission, you'll love it.