Preparing the S80 for transmission overhaul

ACk · Post by **ACk** » 17 Apr 2012, 22:47

another view from the top and how im lowering the engine...i might have to unbolt the right hand side of the subframe and just drop it and lower the trans. with my floor jack...

ACk · Post by **ACk** » 17 Apr 2012, 23:53

BTW... anyone know how many flex plate/torque converter these should normaly have ? i pulled out "5" i think there are 6 and i noticed one might be missing.... anyone?

ACk · Post by **ACk** » 19 Apr 2012, 23:08

so ... my friends, today, i decided to just completely drop the sub frame, there was 2 bolts which i had loosened already, and SNAP, i took off the transmission. here are a few pix i have attached for ya'll

... IT IS MUCH EASIER FOR A DIY'r like me without professional jacks and what not to drop the frame and doing without any assistanse. PLEASE be extra cautious, as the frame is somewhat heavy and do not have your face/vital parts directly under the frame. i tied the tie rod ends and the P/S rack with a wire to the engine, so that it wont fall once the sub frame is lowered. I started to clean the frame with degreaser ( i like everything clean and new, as much as possible

) , a few more things that i will replace since its already exposed, The sway bar bushings, subframe bushings and we'll see what else i will need along this expedition.

btw i took off the oil pan as well, i will pressure wash it and replace all seals/gaskets, i noticed there was muddy oil on the bottom, which did not pass thorugh the last oil changes, its just below the drain hole. stay tuned. your inouts are always welcome

Post by **matthew1** » 19 Apr 2012, 23:25

That's a beautiful thing you're doing, Ack. I wish I could be any help at all...

ACk · Post by **ACk** » 19 Apr 2012, 23:48

THANK YOU SIR ! i enjoy it ! You have already done enough by launching this blog

...If you are ever in Los Angeles, drop by

... anywho i have alot of work to do in the next coming weeks, cant wait to drive the car after the trans. and suspension parts have been replaced. I started washing and scrubbing the subframe and a few other parts lolol... i know i know, but i love clean parts, i love restorations! take care. ciao

ACk · Post by **ACk** » 20 Apr 2012, 22:57

today, i pressure washed the oil pan inside out, however im not happy with the inside plates, i will use a heavy degreaser and scrub more, then i will attack the subrame. constucting an oil cooler adapter in the mean time, i was also thinking to use -10 AN fitting and tap the oil pan cooler holes and directly fit the AN fittings into the pan..... ANY THOUGHTS?

ACk · Post by **ACk** » 23 Apr 2012, 22:52

so... i got my brand new subframe bushings by ScanTech and Meyle HD sway bar links and oil pan gasket set. while im going to be instaling all new seals on the bottom end, i also removed the twins

, i will also remove the exhaust manifolds and give it a nice sand blast and a hi temp coating then wrap it with exhaust wrap... now its turbo rebuild time.. need to order the rebuild kit, going to also figure out if the TD04's i got laying around will interchage with the TD03 set up, if not then oh well.. for now lol

the trans is out waiting for parts , once i get them from Tripple edge performance, im going to drop of at the transmission, shop, 'BTW IF ANYONE READS MY POSTS, IF YOU KNOW ANY REASONABLE TRANSMISSION REBUILT PLACE IN LOS ANGELES OR EVEN OUTSIDE OF LA, I DON'T MIND DRIVING AS LONG AS HE/SHE IS TRUSTWORTHY AND WILL DO A GOOD JOB, PLEASE LET ME KNOW ASAP! much appreciated, stay tuned..

Updated photo of the "cleaner" version lol.. a lot of degreaser and some scrubbing with scotch bride

Post by **matthew1** » 24 Apr 2012, 10:25

You might try posting in Mechanics and Shops for an LA area transmission rebuilder.

Post by **xHeart** » 24 Apr 2012, 11:41

Spectacular! missing a live feed from ACk.

ACk · Post by **ACk** » 24 Apr 2012, 22:59

Thank you, Matthew, i found 3 places, around town and further away .. i dont mind the drive if its for a trustworthy place/person. $575 for a complete overhaul , and that me taking the transmission to them with the performace master rebuild kit, and i will do my best to take pictures of the rebuild .

Xhart..lol... that sounds cool, i will post some videos once i get the parts ready for install. thanks

Preparing the S80 for transmission overhaul

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