Need to know ASAP- VB install
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Need to know ASAP- VB install
I'm about to pull the trigger and order a JW VB from ITP. What I need to know is how long will it take to install? Soonest I can probably get it is Tuesday evening, and we are leaving for a trip Wednesday afternoon so the truck has to be ready to roll by Wednesday morning.
If I were to have the pan drained, dropped, and the old VB out, how long are we talking to put the new one in, torque it all down, and top off with fresh fluid? 1-2 hours?
Also does anyone know if the JW VB comes with the Transgo plate like the BTS to modify shift firmness?
Still also need to get my ball joints done and gauges in too, lots of wrench time this weekend!
If I were to have the pan drained, dropped, and the old VB out, how long are we talking to put the new one in, torque it all down, and top off with fresh fluid? 1-2 hours?
Also does anyone know if the JW VB comes with the Transgo plate like the BTS to modify shift firmness?
Still also need to get my ball joints done and gauges in too, lots of wrench time this weekend!
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No plate with the JW VB. Just the valve body. I just did this last Friday.
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I agree, it doesn't take long to do the VB. Just don't overtighten anything. I broke a stud bolt and it took me a while to get a replacement. It doesn't take much to snap them; all you need is about 80" pounds on all bolts and nuts.
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Don't forget you need a 1/4" drive lb-in torque wrench.
Hook it, I'll pull it.
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No new gaskets needed for pan or VB. The old pan gasket is reusable. I changed my filter sense I was taking the pan off.
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Hook it, I'll pull it.
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From: Grand Lake, La.
I'm about to pull the trigger and order a JW VB from ITP. What I need to know is how long will it take to install? Soonest I can probably get it is Tuesday evening, and we are leaving for a trip Wednesday afternoon so the truck has to be ready to roll by Wednesday morning.
If I were to have the pan drained, dropped, and the old VB out, how long are we talking to put the new one in, torque it all down, and top off with fresh fluid? 1-2 hours?
Also does anyone know if the JW VB comes with the Transgo plate like the BTS to modify shift firmness?
Still also need to get my ball joints done and gauges in too, lots of wrench time this weekend!
If I were to have the pan drained, dropped, and the old VB out, how long are we talking to put the new one in, torque it all down, and top off with fresh fluid? 1-2 hours?
Also does anyone know if the JW VB comes with the Transgo plate like the BTS to modify shift firmness?
Still also need to get my ball joints done and gauges in too, lots of wrench time this weekend!
I am sure you guys have seen this. clicky
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Chase, check out this thread- It might help you decide.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/7...l-article.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/7...l-article.html
Post Fiend
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From: Payson, AZ
I only put it in a week ago. Haven't even driven it. My PCM and DP Tuner are supposed to be delivered this afternoon.
I am impatiently waiting.
