This Chevy TRANSMISSION Swap Was The Same Price As THE TRUCK

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  • I bought a 2010 Chevy Silverado that runs and drives for $2,800. The replacement transmission was $2,500 with a $1,000 core so $3,500 out the door!! It might have cost quite a bit but the replacement was an easy job that just takes a bit of time. We're going to pull the old transmission that barely made it a year out and put in the new PowerTorque unit I picked up at O'Reillys.
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  • @HooviesGarage
    @HooviesGarage 3 ปีที่แล้ว +365

    "Flip"

    • @lal5555f
      @lal5555f 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      flop

    • @herbiehusker1889
      @herbiehusker1889 3 ปีที่แล้ว +41

      Tyler, you're not really one to talk.

    • @alexmendoza5817
      @alexmendoza5817 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @@herbiehusker1889 If someone knows about "Flipping" (or Flopping), is Tyler... lol

    • @Aragorn3407
      @Aragorn3407 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      you should get over there and teach him more of the basics....he's still making too much money

    • @jd5179
      @jd5179 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Oh look whos talking . Lmao

  • @nukekhang1740
    @nukekhang1740 3 ปีที่แล้ว +115

    CarNinja- “I have a question. Why the hell am I here this is a Chevy.”
    Me- CarNinja should have said this when he was assisting WatchJRGO on the Camaro 😂😂😂

    • @ceetwyce335
      @ceetwyce335 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      🤣🤣🤣

    • @zephead843
      @zephead843 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Car Ninja's making 150K/yr. fixing $hitbox BMW's. No time for Chevys.

  • @Moosecop32
    @Moosecop32 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    You may go to far on these cars from a profitability standpoint but you fix them correctly and people are getting good cars from you. You're building a reputation worth having and your honesty is what's building your TH-cam channel up so big. Keep doing what you're doing. It's working.

  • @scottcol23
    @scottcol23 3 ปีที่แล้ว +82

    The one time you actually find out the "I replaced the trans and converter last year" is actually true. Thats rarely the case.

    • @SGcomputing
      @SGcomputing 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Either it never happened, or they replaced it with a junkyard one with more mileage than the rest of the car lol

  • @FrietjeOorlog
    @FrietjeOorlog 3 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    Hoovie's Cayenne in the background. He is actually putting money in that hooptie, wow. And that's probably also his SLS.

    • @kingjlinza
      @kingjlinza 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I have a feeling the Cayenne will be going up for sale on Cars and Bids once it’s done

    • @FrietjeOorlog
      @FrietjeOorlog 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @Build-A- Ride IF the engine is the only big thing. Porsches ain't cheap to fix. Must be nice getting all your parts for free. And even if he just breaks even, he makes money on the videos so win-win. You or I would struggle to make a profit.

    • @7477238
      @7477238 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Build-A- Ride In addition to the motor he will have to redo the interior and those first gen Cayennes love to kill their driveshafts (or cardan shaft as Porsche likes to refer to it as) so I'm sure it'll need a new one of those too. Wonder if things like the AC, stereo and various accessories work on it.

    • @kingjlinza
      @kingjlinza 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Build-A- Ride is it bad that I check Cars and Bids as if it were a social media site?

  • @scottcol23
    @scottcol23 3 ปีที่แล้ว +84

    I love that you fix everything wrong with these vehicles, but its no longer a flip. It more of a refurbish that you could sell as a certified used truck. Lol

    • @WatchJRGo
      @WatchJRGo  3 ปีที่แล้ว +61

      I really go way to far on these cars... more of projects than flips 🍻

    • @maddoxwca
      @maddoxwca 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      WatchJRGo nothing wrong with doing something correctly.

    • @vikingman4614
      @vikingman4614 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Well since he is doing the right repairs hopefully he ask the right price when selling it to make his money back and some profit.

    • @infamousgerald
      @infamousgerald 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      great content on this rebuild tho

    • @scottcol23
      @scottcol23 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      @@WatchJRGo true. But its nice to see regular vehicles being sorted out and sold to people who need them. I love it. Too many people pressure wash the engine bay and call it sorted

  • @BeardofPOP
    @BeardofPOP 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Really enjoying this series, love all the information I gain from your videos. Thank you!

  • @Dracale
    @Dracale 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I appreciate customers that put the plugs back in cores to be returned. Thank you for showing that and your parts person may not say or notice it at the time of return. I promise you that whoever is handling it does appreciate it. The reason being is that if there is fluid in there, it can go everywhere.

  • @bigtexas7580
    @bigtexas7580 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    *7:38** That's one badass trans jack, looks like it costs a small fortune. I'm replacing the trans on my 08 denali right now on the floor in my garage and it's much more difficult without a lift and trans jack.*

  • @kd5ydu
    @kd5ydu 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Glad I stayed up late tonight for the latest installment in this flip! I enjoy the channel and your content.

  • @jamesgeorge6551
    @jamesgeorge6551 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    If you are installing a rebuilt or reman trans, you should have the cooler flushed at a transmission shop that had a heated solvent air over hydraulic flush machine, designed to clean coolers, or just replace the radiator(if the trans cooler is inside of it). Cooler flush in a can dosen't work well when the previous trans had planet, bearing ,bushing or sprag failure where lots of metal debris is created. And the 6L80/90 are known in the industry as converter dumping, metal making machines.

  • @scottcol23
    @scottcol23 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Johnny is the MVP for always letting you come destroy (temporarily) his always immaculate shop. He is a true friend. Plus, im sure he's seeing the surge in business because of you and Tyler.

    • @ceetwyce335
      @ceetwyce335 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Especially Tyler. Lawd! 🤣🤣

    • @mj_aussie_coaster_travels8310
      @mj_aussie_coaster_travels8310 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      scottcol23 I wouldn’t be surprised if he’s renting out the hoist on an hourly basis to jr. it’s about the only way a shop would let a hoist be used by someone else.

    • @scottcol23
      @scottcol23 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mj_aussie_coaster_travels8310 Its always after hours, and its always randomly when Tyler hoover is working on a car too. So he may charge him. But my guess is no, but who am I to know.

    • @bikeman1x11
      @bikeman1x11 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@mj_aussie_coaster_travels8310 or its after hours and it brings business- If I was in the area and had a german car id bring it to Johnny's shop for sure because of youtube

    • @jasonw3303
      @jasonw3303 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      No clue. But when you see what Johnny is about you’d want to take your car to him. I think it’s good pr.

  • @nickrobin5235
    @nickrobin5235 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Everyone always forgets about the rear main seal, might as well change it too. Also I would’ve add fluid to the new torque converter.

    • @Joker-tp3fd
      @Joker-tp3fd ปีที่แล้ว

      Yess bro, cuz then you have to bring the transmission down and do it all over again😂🤌

  • @maxcinta5760
    @maxcinta5760 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have swapped a few transmissions in my life. I learned from one swap to install two front main seals by driving one in on top of the other. It works every time! I don't like doing the same job twice in one day, so now I always install two new seals every time before I bolt on a transmission.

    • @chrisguillen1495
      @chrisguillen1495 ปีที่แล้ว

      What if someone already did and you’re installing a 3rd? Would it fit or just fall inside the block?

  • @colormesarge
    @colormesarge 3 ปีที่แล้ว +153

    At this point, you've put in so much work that I want to buy this truck.

    • @BmwMe-uh9sy
      @BmwMe-uh9sy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I still wouldn’t want a shitbox

    • @djentyman4002
      @djentyman4002 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Buy yourself a Ford pickup.. not that piece of junk

    • @nicholas5623
      @nicholas5623 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      To bad it's 2wd

    • @Chinunit22
      @Chinunit22 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      @@djentyman4002 You do realize that Ford ain't better or could be worse, they are also have their own issues

    • @coronavirus4287
      @coronavirus4287 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Okay pay pal me

  • @fuzzycuffs
    @fuzzycuffs 3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    I see Hoovies clapped out Cayenne in the background

    • @BmwMe-uh9sy
      @BmwMe-uh9sy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Doesent look clapped to me

    • @benlinus4696
      @benlinus4696 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I really feel my age.. what does "clapped out" mean to you n your generation?

    • @obeseiwancannoli2177
      @obeseiwancannoli2177 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ben Linus think of a $5 hooker ...

    • @christinesommerfeld9815
      @christinesommerfeld9815 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@benlinus4696 wore out

  • @jethro83100
    @jethro83100 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm amazed at what you know about vehicles, love your videos.

  • @thebonefish
    @thebonefish 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great progress so far on the restoration!

  • @jamesluke7377
    @jamesluke7377 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    We used the trans flush cleaner at the trans shop in Grandview, MO as well. After the flush, we blew the system clear with compressed air also.

  • @albertlilly
    @albertlilly 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome! Great job on that transmission replacement!

  • @davidnielson5252
    @davidnielson5252 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    John, I completely agree with you. I am a true car guy and do not find comfort in getting the cheapest and sending it down the road. I want that truck to give someone years of enjoyment...not problems. That is what makes me happy.
    The love of money is the root of all evil. The love of cars(and trucks) is happiness!
    Rock on John!!!

  • @johngarcia5396
    @johngarcia5396 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good content. Strong knowledge and expertise!

  • @scottcol23
    @scottcol23 3 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    They always put An insane core charge on these transmissions because they want you to give them your old trans so they can rebuild it. Its a great business strategy. You essentially never run out of inventory, and if you do. You made $1000 off the core.

    • @MrWoodyBalto
      @MrWoodyBalto 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      I worked a brake shop in the 80's. We saved all the used pads and tossed the in a barrel that would get picked up weekly by a company that sold relined brake pads. The steel backing is the core. They just clean and repaint them and bond or rivet new pad material to them.

    • @honestguy7764
      @honestguy7764 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Its also logical. When I was a kid Imhad to take the empty cola, beer and fanta bottles back to the store, where I could hsve a small fee returned or trade in for new sodas. That model is still in use at the bars and pubs but that dissapear at home level with recyclabe glass in the early 90s. Some many car parts can be refurbished to a “new” state. Alternators are a nice example, the rewind the copper, the bearings and the diode. Case, shaft, pulley and conmutatores are checked and then, reused. It will save you a lot of money, plus the energy and chemicals involved y recycling the whole alternator is avoided altogether...

    • @hindlece
      @hindlece 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Gear Jammer exactly in my state of NY you pay 5 cents for every can/bottle/ or plastic bottle with a few exemptions. And you get your 5 cents back when you turn them in

    • @mexicanspec
      @mexicanspec 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Bailey Hatfield No it isn't better. A lot of backings aren't made anymore for the older vehicles and this way brakes stay available for them.

    • @mexicanspec
      @mexicanspec 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Scott, you can't say JR made $1000 on the core. They charge him that $1000 when he pays for the transmission, so he just gets his own money back.

  • @garagerebuilds1604
    @garagerebuilds1604 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    That is awesome atleast u got great transmission in it for the next customer great job jr

  • @mikeobrien3744
    @mikeobrien3744 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    You and Hoovie make moving to Kansas look good. I think everyone in Kansas a nice person.

    • @mexicanspec
      @mexicanspec 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Even if everybody in Kansas are nice, you are still in Kansas.

    • @Apethgrader
      @Apethgrader 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mexicanspec If Kansas is bad then there's no reason to leave the west coast. Stay in Commiefornia. Don't come to Texas either.

    • @mexicanspec
      @mexicanspec 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Apethgrader If you are directing your comment at me, where did you get the idea I lived in California. I don't even live in Baja California.

  • @kakrew4764
    @kakrew4764 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Need to program the TCM to update it to your truck. Don’t ever skip that step.

  • @workingmansrestorations7071
    @workingmansrestorations7071 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice when trans was pulled recently. Makes job a lot easier

  • @ceetwyce335
    @ceetwyce335 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Tyler to John: "You've turned into me."
    I effs with both of y'all. 👍🏿

  • @RichieRouge206
    @RichieRouge206 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Really good replacement there dude

  • @10rcoleman
    @10rcoleman 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    That thing is clean underneath probably one of the cleanest used trucks I've seen.

  • @watchmewrench9462
    @watchmewrench9462 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I hope you can find a good set of used tires minimum. When I see bald tires, I just assume the previous owner didn't have the money to do regular maintenance. It's usually not a good sign.

    • @SGcomputing
      @SGcomputing 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I use this when I look at cars too. The amount of tread, and what kind of tire. If they had jinyu tires on it, they probably wanted minimum cost to keep the car running

    • @SavageBunny1
      @SavageBunny1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah, and mismatched tires are annoying AF.

  • @Buc_Stops_Here
    @Buc_Stops_Here 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The warranty is definitely worth it - smart move!

  • @famousseamus3
    @famousseamus3 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    "quick little 5 hour job" love it!

  • @AutoAuctionRebuilds
    @AutoAuctionRebuilds 3 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    *You made that look easier than changing oil lol*

    • @sjd73ss
      @sjd73ss 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Thats because it is easy. Thats how its done by a real mechanic

    • @kgb4187
      @kgb4187 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@sjd73ss oh snap, shots fired at Auto Auction Finances

    • @blueovalfan23
      @blueovalfan23 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@sjd73ss lol "real mechanic" you keep telling yourself that.. some of us "shade tree" guys are better than some of the "real mechanics" out there.

  • @deanwhite9394
    @deanwhite9394 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    love the dirt on the exhaust, looks just like my vehicles.

  • @Cartier_specialist
    @Cartier_specialist 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You must be the best one arm mechanic around.

  • @ur2fat2weardat28
    @ur2fat2weardat28 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The lift and trans jack beats laying on your back in the driveway and lifting it off your chest.

  • @danielgloates5903
    @danielgloates5903 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    11:36 that top bolt looked fun

  • @boydmerriman
    @boydmerriman 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The last time I pulled a transmission was to replace my flywheel (automatic). The gears were so bad, I couldn't crank it up. It was on an old dirt parking lot in a small town, and that thing was sitting on my chest while I rolled it off to the ground! Then I had to reverse the move and get it back on my chest while I pushed it back up in place!! 1968 Chevy Truck. It was around 1988 I think.

  • @BrotherNotBrother
    @BrotherNotBrother 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You need to make a playlist for this truck!

  • @glassvial
    @glassvial 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Hoovie: You're turning into me
    JR: except that I actually do my own work... 😉

  • @bdtaylor1979
    @bdtaylor1979 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    On gm vehicles you usually check the transmission fluid with the transmission in park not neutral.

    • @connorvelthuis2221
      @connorvelthuis2221 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Bobby Taylor I believe it usually has the instructions on the dipstick itself for gm. Park, warm, idle, or whatever it takes for your vehicle

    • @Bumblebee4788
      @Bumblebee4788 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Reverse to Drive a few times after adding fluid, then check level on GM cars and trucks when in park.

  • @kendaniels7257
    @kendaniels7257 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Dam. You made that look easy. Those lifts sure help.

  • @Jvanzterr
    @Jvanzterr 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Who else just watched the previous video and thought damn ima have to wait a week for the next ;)

  • @KRTube75
    @KRTube75 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Should have made a video of you rebuilding the trans. They are surprisingly easy to disassemble and rebuild.

  • @jamesjames3525
    @jamesjames3525 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good video as it moved on quickly thank you.

  • @tal5338
    @tal5338 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent works 👍

  • @DaveSomething
    @DaveSomething 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm always amused at how neat and clean Johnny is...

  • @scottcrockett8270
    @scottcrockett8270 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    YES!! Was waiting on this

  • @grandparolie
    @grandparolie 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    JR I bought a 4L60e from them as well and so far the Trans has been super now I bought it from them because they redo the whole Trans not like most Trans shops that just replace the broken part or parts.

  • @davidwestmoreland3909
    @davidwestmoreland3909 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That’s no fun having a lift, transmission jack and proper tools. I took a C4 out of a 65 Mustang on the driveway with an old floor jack and enough tools to repair a lawnmower. Took it out, overhauled it, replaced some parts and it worked. Spent about $50 and two weeks time after work. That was before TH-cam.

  • @yeliab67
    @yeliab67 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I did the same job with 4 jack stand and a floor jack. Waller-ed it out with my knees and hands, let it land on my chest/hips and rolled it over on the floor. After that I went out and bought a trans jack. Sad, but usually the way I do things.

  • @caseyanderson1297
    @caseyanderson1297 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I've done these on the ground, because that was my only option, but if you get a lot of blocks and block it off the ground as high as you can safely, it's not to bad. I had a sawmill and cut a butt load of blocks to get them a solid 5 foot of room at least

  • @mikesemailaccount3985
    @mikesemailaccount3985 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Chevy's are great ! Proud owner 2020 Silverado RST !

  • @jamesluke7377
    @jamesluke7377 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    A piece of suggestive advise. After finger tightening trans to engine bolts, I learned to use a 3/8th drine air impact to do final tighteng of the bolts. It was faster as well as sufficient. You could theoretically tighten them to torque specs, but with the extensions and swivel(s) it would not be accurate anyway.

  • @LiquidSm0ke
    @LiquidSm0ke 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thing I like about jr is he’s a nice dude Not a fake TH-camr like so many car channels on TH-cam

  • @terrylessmann2274
    @terrylessmann2274 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It used to be a fun game to drink for every Hoovie car you saw at The Wizard's shop. Now you can do the same drinking game at The Car Ninja's. 2 shots comin up!

  • @lilelbow3062
    @lilelbow3062 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Bro I’m havin problems with my 13 5.3 pos Chevy and I think this vid actually really help me get a good idea on what I’m about to do hopeful I don’t fuck it up if I do it myself but then I have to do it on the ground😭😭

  • @vikingman4614
    @vikingman4614 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Johnny is going to have to have you do transmission install in the future while he is doing a Engine rebuild

  • @BmwMe-uh9sy
    @BmwMe-uh9sy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hoovie rlly sees John as a rival, I like the rivalry clash

  • @KenSiefert
    @KenSiefert 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice work👍

  • @MakinEndsMeet69
    @MakinEndsMeet69 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice job John Ross, don't you just love a good transmission jacks. I really hope that you got a good transmission??? I don't think O'Reilly's would screw up do you??? Hope not. Thanks for sharing the video. Stay safe stay well and as always and God bless.

  • @prkoqui
    @prkoqui 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome build. Should be a quick flip

  • @101spacecase
    @101spacecase 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    These type of trucks go for 8-12k in my area depending on Year and condition. Most of the Trucks I looked at had 200k+ and were 8k. I finally gave up an took my chances on a slightly wrecked one..

    • @WatchJRGo
      @WatchJRGo  3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Yup, same market everywhere, truck market is insane right now! 💯

    • @trvman1
      @trvman1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ok, I know this is going to sound crazy :) I have had 2 cars for about 35 years. One has been a sedan and one has been a van and then to min vans. I can fit plywood, drywall, washer, dryer and more (not all at the same time) :) I can pull my 18 foot boat with the mini-van too. Room for people too. MUCH less cost then a truck and I have never had to do any major repair work on any the vans. Just normal maintenance work. They get up to about 150,00 miles before I replace the van and that usually about 15 years of driving.

    • @101spacecase
      @101spacecase 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@trvman1 very smart I never considered. I could probably mow right out of a van. Then haul trailer if I need another mower.

  • @ajw828
    @ajw828 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    So cool that Jonny let you use the shop and stay so late to git 'r dun - and that he even lent a hand on a Chevy haha

  • @_ketosucks1355
    @_ketosucks1355 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I been waiting for this. I still wonder if we will just never see the R8.

  • @jamesluke7377
    @jamesluke7377 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    P.S. I do NOT miss working in a transmission shop. Work all week and then it takes ALL weekend to get rid of the auto trans fluid stench. Then it's back to get smelly again.

  • @An_Albosaurus
    @An_Albosaurus 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    After doing a 4L80 on a 93 4WD Suburban with no lift, just looking at this job I envy how easy it is

    • @user-xw7dq8vv1i
      @user-xw7dq8vv1i 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I have to replace rear main seal on a O5 Tahoe I’ve owned for years a Z71 fully loaded and still pristine . But I’ve been putting it off brim working on the ground by myself. Something that in my 20s was a lot easier. Now closer to 50 I’ve been putting it off but will get it done

  • @batterymakermarkii2654
    @batterymakermarkii2654 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    06:58 You sound like Thomas Edison, when he lost his shirt on an ore extraction process-- "Well, it's all gone, but we had a hell of a good time spending it!"

  • @anthonygarcia2267
    @anthonygarcia2267 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Damn bro...u do everything...wow...good job...👍👍👍👍

  • @Autocreatorz
    @Autocreatorz 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    you said you are ready to drop the cross member ,, but you have a screw jack under the trans so how would you get the transmission jack under the pan ? i assume you relized that and removed the screw jack and put the trans jack under it. also i normally disconnect everything except the bell houseing bolts so that you put the jack under remove cross member remove bell houseing bolts and it comes out also clearing the cooler and lines is easier once the trans is out

  • @Spring794
    @Spring794 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    JR is like a TH-cam version of wheeler dealers

    • @WatchJRGo
      @WatchJRGo  3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      I met Ed at SEMA, cool dude 💯

    • @FrietjeOorlog
      @FrietjeOorlog 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@WatchJRGo Edd ;)

    • @wurlyone4685
      @wurlyone4685 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@WatchJRGo Ed's a legend!

    • @philgrimsey3637
      @philgrimsey3637 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Except that JR comes across as a nice knowledgeable guy, whereas Brewer just seems like a cheesy spiv who gets everyone else to do the work

  • @Legend_1754
    @Legend_1754 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    8:04
    Excellent question, Ninja XD

  • @jonathangatto
    @jonathangatto 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Change the front main seal while you have the transmission out!

  • @jaxjax5322
    @jaxjax5322 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Its incredible in that trucks the single cabs worth more money then the extended cabs

  • @mjmcomputers
    @mjmcomputers 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Will be a good truck for the new owner.

  • @just.nolan115
    @just.nolan115 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can you make a video about putting a car up for sale? the process of it beginning to sale? that would be so great !!

  • @james10739
    @james10739 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I do my top bolt from the top with a ratchet wrench and the other top ones with long extensions and 1 swivel from all the way back but also always on the ground because I'm poor

  • @pussygalore5947
    @pussygalore5947 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I'm constantly amazed at how much JR knows, but I also wonder why Johnny allows any of the Wichita Car Mafia to work in his shop. He's jeopardizing his insurance, his equipment is being depreciated, his bay is taken up and I doubt seriously any of these guys compensate him.

  • @limabravo6065
    @limabravo6065 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Back in June I picked up an almost mint condition (with 300k miles) 04 Tahoe with the flex fuel 5.3 and it runs great but the mileage blows (I rebuilt the heads, installed a 615-183x intake, long tube headers, and tuned w-HP Tuners). I went from an average of 14 mpg to 15.5. With the performance stuff I’ve done and what I plan on doing I want a transmission that will A. Live & B. Give me a wider range of gears. So I’m looking into putting in a 6l80e out of a later truck and physically it’ll fit ( with some tweakage of the mount and cross member) but what I’ve found out is that the controller is inside the trans, so anyone out there who knows if these transmissions can be swapped and controlled into earlier vehicles please hit me up

  • @MrBillrookard
    @MrBillrookard 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just a quick question, when you put a new trans in, a lot of times they suggest you prefill the trans before starting it it. I don't suppose you checked that?

  • @1leggeddog
    @1leggeddog 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    You should get a T-shirt that litterally says "Not like this one"

  • @FTWGGG
    @FTWGGG 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Right before I go to bed nice

  • @trentdawg2832
    @trentdawg2832 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a cls550 just like the one behind you guys but mine is mettalic black with a dark red burgundy wine leather interior. ..

  • @garyi8608
    @garyi8608 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cool truck. Hopefully you make some dough on it when sell and is a lot of work and money put into it.

  • @braaapattack2937
    @braaapattack2937 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    11:12 so your giving it the classic reach around

  • @CinnaBonBun69420
    @CinnaBonBun69420 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice guest appearance

  • @christopherelrod8788
    @christopherelrod8788 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've gotten to the point where I can do a two wheel drive 4l60 in about an hour. That's out flushed and in. I also do transmissions for a living

  • @ToxicMisfitsYt
    @ToxicMisfitsYt 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    They make a clamp to mount the manifold If the bolt is broke

  • @daveh2612
    @daveh2612 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Quick and easy flip!!

  • @69Dartman
    @69Dartman 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Well, like the mechanic said they are very fond of that transmission. It is a selling point just like having a fresh timing belt and water pump is for a older front drive econobox is a good thing as a buyer, makes it easier to sell as one major expensive maintenance item is done for hopefully the life of the car.

  • @blacksupersport8311
    @blacksupersport8311 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice work

  • @djcoronel
    @djcoronel 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    before tyler moved into the exclusive neighborhood that he lives in now, did he live in or around your neighborhood? or how did you guys meet? his old videos show his house that looks to be in a neighborhood with similar style houses to yours

  • @dankwearadministrator5061
    @dankwearadministrator5061 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome job

  • @joedingman4181
    @joedingman4181 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good thing you're besties with the ninja full blow repair shop with all tools at hand.......

  • @ToomasTelling
    @ToomasTelling 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    i knew hoovie was about to show up because of the SLS in the background :)

  • @damonmason2650
    @damonmason2650 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    WatchJRGo:
    Many salutations! Very nice transmission interchange you executed; I am glad that it succeeded. I do think that there should have been an aluminum flywheel, a slightly smaller torque converter, and a brand-new exhaust pipe network added along with a new rear main seal while the power train was dissected that way. Why, John Ross? Why did you not think to do all that?

  • @Wutaskier
    @Wutaskier 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    3:38 blond firecrackers replacement?

  • @toddrobertson1398
    @toddrobertson1398 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The good car is the mini vert. In the background that is the spitting image of mine :)

  • @andygaither7026
    @andygaither7026 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    So excited for this update! Did the TC come pre-filled with fluid?

    • @anthonycavazos6019
      @anthonycavazos6019 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I didn’t see him prime the torque converter either. It is a common problem with installing new trans. I bet that’s how the new converter previously replaced got cooked.

    • @WatchJRGo
      @WatchJRGo  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It does... they run these on a transmission dyno as well. I’ve probably shown me pre-filling converters in 4 videos so I don’t know why anyone would question that 🍻

    • @Varrylickers
      @Varrylickers 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      WatchJRGo not everyone watches every video!!

    • @andygaither7026
      @andygaither7026 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      WatchJRGo I haven’t used them in the past so just wondering...sounds like a good deal with the warranty!