[Dakotam22]

Hello everyone!

Last night I bought a 1997 S-10! It needs a rebuilt transmission and I do not want to take it to a mechanic. I was wondering if anybody on this site had some tips and tricks they would be willing to share, or a guide on rebuilding transmissions. The transmission is a hm290 2wd. Thanks in advance!

 

[Rhotpursuit]

Sticky in the Transmission/Rearend section...

GM 4L60/66/70e tear down and reassembly How to videos.

Part 1 teardown Project_ 4L60E Part 1 lesson 6 Project_ 4L60E Part 1 lesson 7 Part 2 reassembly. Project 4L60E Part 2 lesson 1 Project 4L60E Part 2 lesson 2 Project 4L60E Part 2 lesson 3 Project 4L60E part 2 lesson 4 Project 4L60E part 2 lesson 5 Project 4L60E part 2 lesson 6 Project...

www.s10forum.com

 

[oldeerslayer]

That's a good video. Download all of it and save it because you'll be referring back to it many times.
Get a top notch rebuild kit. They aren't particularly cheap, but worth the extra in extended life span.
A good kit will start around $600 and you can add as many upgrades like servos and sunshells as you like or can afford.
And a quality torque converter. You don't need or want a stage 2 or 3 for daily use. Just good upgraded parts.
You're also going to need a few specialty tools, also.
Avoid buying anything from Monster or Mad Dog or other similar slick advertising scammers.