97 E04D transmission replacement

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Mar 6, 2022 | 08:02 AM

boybowser

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97 E04D transmission replacement

Looks like my 97 E04d has bit big time and needs to be at best rebuilt or for the sake of time I may consider just replacing the transmission and torque converter. Does anyone have experience with replacement transmission, a vendor, etc as well as torque converter, several have mentioned a billet converter, is it worth the money. Thanks for any suggestions

Mar 6, 2022 | 08:05 AM

Mark Kovalsky

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Dieselsite buillds a good one. I believe it comes with a torque converter.

And you should look for an E4OD. They are much easier to find than a EO4d.

Mar 6, 2022 | 08:22 AM

boybowser

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Yes I realized my mistake as soon as I hit the post button, with that said I have noticed several sites indicate a Diesel E40D is there a difference in casings or integrity of internal parts, appreciate all your help

Mar 6, 2022 | 09:19 AM

Mark Kovalsky

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All diesel E4OD cases are the same. Pre-1995 diesel E4ODs were not as strong as the later ones. I would expect a good rebuilder to upgrade an earlier trans to the later hardware.

Mar 6, 2022 | 10:21 AM

cleatus12r

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark Kovalsky

Dieselsite buillds a good one. I believe it comes with a torque converter.

And you should look for an E4OD. They are much easier to find than a EO4d.

As long as he's not looking for the elusive E-40-D he'll be alright.

Mar 6, 2022 | 11:44 AM

AuroraGirl

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Watch, hes gonna end up with a C6 with the wrong bellhousing pattern and a brand new overdrive unit from gear vendors and he will have gotten it for dirt cheap.

Kinda like falling upwards or failing your way to success