Tranny Rebuilding

[steiner_5000]

How hard is it to rebuild a C6. Mine is on the way out and would like to rebuild it. Is it that hard?

[flyboy2610]

No, the C6 is actually one of the easier trannies to rebuild.
You will need some special tools to get the clutch packs out of the drums, and get a set of seal protectors to protect the seals when you reinstall everything.
Haynes publishes a Techbook on how to do it, it gives step by step pictures. You should be able to find it at your auto parts store.

[mrsnicks]

How hard is the c-4 to rebuild? I received a "freebie" but was told it would need to be overhauled or rebuilt.

Thanks,
Patrick

[binder56jd]

transmissions are a specialty for sure- get some books and do some research before you tear into it. i'm sure you could do it if you prepare beforehand. personally i have always let a shop do them-mainly for the conveinence and liability- imo- jd

[bwc302]

I would suggest checking with some local shops. There are some places out there that will charge you less than $300 to rebuild one. Considering a master kit is going to run around $150 -$175 the extra hundred or so for the warranty is not a bad deal (plus you get a cleaned up trans back to boot)...JMO

Bobby

[1970F250]

i found this book a while ago that had cut aways of a cruise-o-matic tranny and i wouldnt want to touch one jmo

[Jake11]

C6 is a good first one to start out on. You will need a clutch press. A set
of bushing drivers. Air to ck. the clutches when you put them together.
And a good book with pic's so you can see where all the parts go. C4's,
C6's, Torkflight's, 400's, all are pretty easy. Stay away from the Cruis-O
-Matic. My opinion? Go for it! KP