My monte is dead :(
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 12,601
From: Mentor, Ohio
I agree with Chibi, from all I've read a TEP built trans is the way to go. The difference in a HD vs non-HD trans I believe is just the differential, an axel shaft and cover plate. The HD diff a more durable, but again, there are many other "inards" that fail and aftermarket companies supply more durable replacements. I personally hope I won't need to worry about the trans in my Monte for a long time, but if I do, I may consider a TEP trans.
Hi `Frank,
Wish you a safe trip home back to Florida.
I also wish you good weather to complete/work on your Monte...These bad tropical storms have been hitting everyday & I think about you trying to work outside on your Monte...
Again, good luck on getting your awesome Monte back on the road..4-Sure
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Wish you a safe trip home back to Florida.
Again, good luck on getting your awesome Monte back on the road..4-Sure
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I agree with Chibi, from all I've read a TEP built trans is the way to go. The difference in a HD vs non-HD trans I believe is just the differential, an axel shaft and cover plate. The HD diff a more durable, but again, there are many other "inards" that fail and aftermarket companies supply more durable replacements. I personally hope I won't need to worry about the trans in my Monte for a long time, but if I do, I may consider a TEP trans.
we'll see how my trans acts when I get it running again. Hopefully I dont have to replace it anytime soon
at least now I can do it myself
Hi `Frank,
Wish you a safe trip home back to Florida.
I also wish you good weather to complete/work on your Monte...These bad tropical storms have been hitting everyday & I think about you trying to work outside on your Monte...
Again, good luck on getting your awesome Monte back on the road..4-Sure
Information, Videos , News and Images about Gm 4t60-e Transmission +
Click below link (It may help ? ?)
Gm 4t60-e Transmission Information, Videos, Pictures and News <~
Wish you a safe trip home back to Florida.
Again, good luck on getting your awesome Monte back on the road..4-Sure
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I got a runny nose over here, it gets kinda chilly in the mornings... :p lol
Frank I had my hole transmission rebuilt when I had my motor out it cost me $1000 to do it all and is a great piece of mind that I wont have to mess with it or the motor for at least 150,000 + miles

Lol
When mine went I had all the money saved up to the Turbo inter-cooler and all the goody's that go along with it for the Monte so that is where the money came from.
It was a tough pill to swallow especially seeings how I was on my way to Canada for The Western Finals in car audio when it blew .
But that was so last year and now I have a new car minus the mileage on the frame of the Monte so it was all worth it and now when I put a turbo on it I won't have to worry about the motor or the trans Axel's or any on the drive train
It was a tough pill to swallow especially seeings how I was on my way to Canada for The Western Finals in car audio when it blew .
But that was so last year and now I have a new car minus the mileage on the frame of the Monte so it was all worth it and now when I put a turbo on it I won't have to worry about the motor or the trans Axel's or any on the drive train
Hi `Frank, I hate/dislike to be the bearer of bad news, but Mother Nature is doing what she always does at this time of year here in the Sunshine State. Below is the latest weather report 
Weather for Lakeland, FL
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It's the price we must pay 2 live in paradise
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Thanks 4 your reply & I again wish you no problems & Good luck on your Monte & in life...Peace/Out from `Space

Weather for Lakeland, FL
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It's the price we must pay 2 live in paradise

~>
Thanks 4 your reply & I again wish you no problems & Good luck on your Monte & in life...Peace/Out from `Space
When mine went I had all the money saved up to the Turbo inter-cooler and all the goody's that go along with it for the Monte so that is where the money came from.
It was a tough pill to swallow especially seeings how I was on my way to Canada for The Western Finals in car audio when it blew .
But that was so last year and now I have a new car minus the mileage on the frame of the Monte so it was all worth it and now when I put a turbo on it I won't have to worry about the motor or the trans Axel's or any on the drive train
It was a tough pill to swallow especially seeings how I was on my way to Canada for The Western Finals in car audio when it blew .
But that was so last year and now I have a new car minus the mileage on the frame of the Monte so it was all worth it and now when I put a turbo on it I won't have to worry about the motor or the trans Axel's or any on the drive train


Hi `Frank, I hate/dislike to be the bearer of bad news, but Mother Nature is doing what she always does at this time of year here in the Sunshine State. Below is the latest weather report 
Weather for Lakeland, FL
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It's the price we must pay 2 live in paradise
~>
Thanks 4 your reply & I again wish you no problems & Good luck on your Monte & in life...Peace/Out from `Space

Weather for Lakeland, FL
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It's the price we must pay 2 live in paradise

~>
Thanks 4 your reply & I again wish you no problems & Good luck on your Monte & in life...Peace/Out from `Space
i hate to have my monte outside getting rained on. all the surface rust sucks
Got a bunch of stuff back on the motor today!
also got my WBS solid motor and trans mounts from Jason yesterday
and Still have some trimming to do on the lower engine mount bracket in order for it to work with my Alum. oil pan
really easy to do though
More pictures to come tomorrow when i paint my TB and bolt it up, so yall can see my PCV issue solved
Almost complete!!

the boots on these ZZP wires are a little long and this one was rubbing against the o2 sensor so i wrapped it and the sensor in exhaust repair tape
it should keep it from melting it now 
also got my WBS solid motor and trans mounts from Jason yesterday
and Still have some trimming to do on the lower engine mount bracket in order for it to work with my Alum. oil pan
really easy to do though More pictures to come tomorrow when i paint my TB and bolt it up, so yall can see my PCV issue solved
Almost complete!!

the boots on these ZZP wires are a little long and this one was rubbing against the o2 sensor so i wrapped it and the sensor in exhaust repair tape
it should keep it from melting it now 
















