Automatic Transmission ID Guide

This guide will help you to identify your transmission and assemble the information needed to order a replacement.  As you go through the guide, the information we need to process your order will be printed in RED. Please read the entire guide before ordering.  Thank you.

TH700 (4L60)

To properly identify your transmission the following information is needed:

Year     Make     Model     Engine Size

The VIN 8th digit is the "Engine ID" and the 10th digit is the "Year"

Is the engine a V-6, a 2.8 liter, or a 4.3 liter?

1983 Camaro & Firebird, 1984-Up All, need first 4 digits (numbers and letters) from ID Tag.  A paper tag may also be present on the driver side top of the bell.
(See Pictures - 1 2 3)

1993-Up SHOULD be the electronic 4L60E.  If it is a 4L60E it should have a large round electrical connector on right (passenger) side and should not have a T.V. cable!!  SEE 4L60E SECTION BELOW!!

Tail Housings:
Cars (Except Firebird/Trans Am & Camaro) have crossmember holes.  Does the mount fasten to the tail or the case?   (See Picture)
Firebirds and Camaros use three holes for the end brace.

Corvettes:  Must do the customer's unit!

 

2WD and 4X4 Trucks and Vans

To properly identify your transmission the following information is needed:

Year     Make     Model     Engine Size

The VIN 8th digit is the "Engine ID" and the 10th digit is the "Year"

Is the engine a V-6, a 2.8 liter, or a 4.3 liter?

1985-Up 4.3L (2wd) & All V-8's 1986-87 Gas & 1987-Up Diesels, need first 4 digits (numbers and letters) from ID Tag.  A paper tag may also be present on the driver side top of the bell. (See Pictures - 1 2 3)

If tag is not available, you must drop the pan and get the part number off the  solenoid. (See Pictures - 1 2)

1990-92  V8's  DON'T NEED TAG - ALL SAME

1993  Must get ID tag - Should be electronic 4L60E - SEE 4L60E SECTION BELOW!!  If your 1993 has a T.V. cable you have a 700 (4L60).  This happens quite often.

1987-Up  All Vans - Is shifter bracket bolted to ear on bellhousing? (driver's side)

1988  All 2WD - Is there a speedo cable or speedo sensor?

1988 ONLY (Except 2.5L & 2.8L)

Gas - Pull the pan & count the number of switches that SCREW (not bolt) into the valve body.  1 or 2 switches? (See Pictures)

Diesel - Get ID code AND pull the pan & count the number of switches that SCREW (not bolt) into the valve body. 1 or 2 switches?

1988-Up 2WD & 4X4 with 4.3L V6 Engine - Is the flywheel cover tin, plastic, or aluminum?

If aluminum, are there 4 or 6 bolts holding it on? (See Pictures)

Safari & Astro Vans - Does the tail housing have 2 or 3 bolts? (See Pictures)
 

1991-Up  Make sure you have a 700 - may be 4L80E.  (Removable tail, large round electrical connector on left side, 17 bolt oil pan comes to a point in the rear.)

 

TH700E (4L60E)

1993-Up should be the electronic 4L60E.  If it is a 4L60E it will have a large round electrical connector on right (passenger) side and will NOT have a T.V. cable!!  If your 1993 has a T.V. cable you have a 700 (4L60).  This happens quite often. (See Pictures - 1 2 3)

1995-Up  Electronic 4L60E - Is "PWM" stamped on top of pump? (See Picture)

WARNING: ALL 4L60E (700E) UNITS 1995-UP NEED A PRESSURE CHECK BEFORE TRANNSMISSION IS REMOVED.  IT MAY NEED A MODULATOR INSTALLED DURING THE REBUILD!!

 To order the transmission call 800-622-4836 and ask for RON, JERRY or REESE.

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