Okay, here's the deal.
My friend has an 89 Chevy s10 blazer with a 6 cylinder motor, with a transmission that won't shift out of first gear. Upon having a couple of mechanics look, and listen to it, they say the transmission needs to be rebuilt. One claims it's only a "soft parts" rebuilt. Well...we came across another transmission out of another s10, that we bought with a warranty. (just in case it doesn't work).
Our problem is...neither of us feel very confident in installing a new transmission. I've done plenty of work on S10's in general..but none quite as big as this. I believe I'm capable...but I would like a general run-down on what I'll need to expect when I'm pulling the old transmission out, and putting the new one in.
For example, how difficult will it be to get to all of the bolts on the transmission...does the motor need to be pulled first?
In installing the new transmission, what should I keep in mind? I've been told by one mechanic, that if I'm not careful installing the new transmission, I can push something in the motor in too far...I'm not sure what he's talking about. Also, there's a tensioner cable or something that attaches to a hole in the right hand side of the transmission. I'm told that has to be set just right, or else I chance screwing the transmission.
About the most in-depth things I've done on a vehicle are replacing timing chains (on both my 98 chevy s10 and my 80 chevy blazer). Replaced a back axle on my S10. full brake jobs. I've replaced a carburator and intake manifold on my old 80 chevy (though I've never learned how to tune the damned thing...it runs..that's all I can say
). If you've read any of my previous posts..I've damn near pulled my 98 s10 apart troubleshooting and repairing minor to major problems. If after all that, you still think I'm in over my head...please let me know. I don't want to screw up his vehicle..I just know that he'll get charged a ton to have this done by someone else.
I appreciate all of the information you can give me.
My friend has an 89 Chevy s10 blazer with a 6 cylinder motor, with a transmission that won't shift out of first gear. Upon having a couple of mechanics look, and listen to it, they say the transmission needs to be rebuilt. One claims it's only a "soft parts" rebuilt. Well...we came across another transmission out of another s10, that we bought with a warranty. (just in case it doesn't work).
Our problem is...neither of us feel very confident in installing a new transmission. I've done plenty of work on S10's in general..but none quite as big as this. I believe I'm capable...but I would like a general run-down on what I'll need to expect when I'm pulling the old transmission out, and putting the new one in.
For example, how difficult will it be to get to all of the bolts on the transmission...does the motor need to be pulled first?
In installing the new transmission, what should I keep in mind? I've been told by one mechanic, that if I'm not careful installing the new transmission, I can push something in the motor in too far...I'm not sure what he's talking about. Also, there's a tensioner cable or something that attaches to a hole in the right hand side of the transmission. I'm told that has to be set just right, or else I chance screwing the transmission.
About the most in-depth things I've done on a vehicle are replacing timing chains (on both my 98 chevy s10 and my 80 chevy blazer). Replaced a back axle on my S10. full brake jobs. I've replaced a carburator and intake manifold on my old 80 chevy (though I've never learned how to tune the damned thing...it runs..that's all I can say
). If you've read any of my previous posts..I've damn near pulled my 98 s10 apart troubleshooting and repairing minor to major problems. If after all that, you still think I'm in over my head...please let me know. I don't want to screw up his vehicle..I just know that he'll get charged a ton to have this done by someone else.I appreciate all of the information you can give me.
