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    Torque converter replacement.

    Okay, just changed out the torque converter and it was way easier than I thought it was going to be. You do not have to take the motor apart at all you can get to the top bellhousing bolts with a series of extensions and a swivel. Then I was able to disconnect both drive shafts and the...
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    Torque converter replacement.

    In my experience the service manuals have you doing too much. I do have the manual. Just figured someone might have some shortcuts. Thanks anyway.
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    Torque converter replacement.

    I'm about to swap out my torque converter on my 03 5.4 4x4 4r70w and was hoping someone could point me in the direction of a good walk through. I just don't want to be taking apart more than is needed. I would really appreciate the help. Thanks!
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    Transmission problem

    Damn. Yea very good point. Ok well I guess I'm going to order a radiator. Thanks for the input! Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk 2
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    Transmission problem

    145k on the truck. Original trans. So what happened to the trans cooler ? Plug up? I can use my mityvac and run some fluid through it to check flow before I put the radiator back in Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk 2
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    5.4 Motor rebuild help.

    I can get OEM pistons for around 275-300 full set. Reasonable to me would be 400 or less. Maybe I'm just cheap tho. I seen a set but they were 850. Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk 2
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    5.4 Motor rebuild help.

    I think I have decided on just replacing pistons. However Im having trouble finding a good set for a reasonable price. Anyone have any suggestions? Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk 2
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    Transmission problem

    Can any transmission experts at please comment on this. I have heard that simply draining the fluid and putting synthetic will fix it. Thanks! Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk 2
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    Transmission problem

    I did a pressure flush 10k ago and it looked like this... https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/92122299/CameraZOOM-20120217131358058.jpg The guy who did the pressure flush said it was the cleanest tranny he had seen with that many miles on it.
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    Transmission problem

    Hey guys im about to to do a motor rebuild because of low compression at the rings. The transmission on this truck has been doing some kind of rubbing/grinding sound when shifting from OD to a lower gear, like when im on the interstate and it needs a bit more power to go up a hill or pass...
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    5.4 Motor rebuild help.

    Ahhh OK. Well damn. Sent from my Verizon Galaxy S3 via tapatalk
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    5.4 Motor rebuild help.

    OK well I'll prolly just try to find out if I have the pi heads and if not buy those and rebuilt them. Anyone got any tips on figuring out if u have pi heads? I have heard that they should bolt right on and provide more power w/o increasing compression a ton. Sound like a good idea? Or...
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    5.4 Motor rebuild help.

    What's a good compression number to shoot for then? Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk 2
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    5.4 Motor rebuild help.

    What about a place to order parts. Anyone know a good place? Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk 2
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    5.4 Motor rebuild help.

    Yes alot. This is why i want more power. I tow alot.
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