ATTENTION!!!! NEW VERSION!! Strengthening The 2004r

Are there any good books out there for learning to rebuild the 200r or good manuals that go though a step by step basic rebuild? I know they wouldn't have these mods in the book, but just a basic rebuild book. I am considering taking on the task of building my trans. I've never rebuilt an automatic trans, but Im thinking this is something I am capable of doing as long as I dont need any super special or expensive tools.

Worst comes to worse I have many good friends that have built many transmissions if I need any help.

Man i seriously would advise against building it. And just send it off, I like Extreme automatics Lonnie is a great guy!

Any new development on this application, would be very interested as I am building an apollo with turbo 6 and am planning on doing lots of auto cross and road racing?:biggrin:

Have any of you guys had a problem with the shift cabel breaking?

Neither of my cars is lowered, so the deep pan shouldnt be a problem.

As you stated, heat kills making a trans cooler and a higher capacity pan a given.

I hear marbles (or something loose) in mine at idle in neutral and low speed cruising... coupled with soft (sloppy) shifts from 1-2 and 2-3 at more than 1/2 throttle. The car is an 84MCSS with an '88 CZF trans. (and a few other mods) :biggrin:

Good info but i still don't know much about these transmission but i want one in my s10. Good heads up tho.

Thanks for sharing all the helpful information, it is appreciated.

I realize that this is an old thread, BUT the info still holds true..

BUT, I've been toying with the idea of getting an older Caddy (50's) using a freshened up 472, F/I, and a monte SS (200r4)trans that I've had a freind build a couple years ago, and air-ride suspension.
How do the 200r4's deal with low speed torque?
What stall for a BIG HEAVY CAR and would not cook the trans? (have NO idea of rear gear as of yet)

I frequent the pull-it's whenever I can and so What specific models do I search under?
If the 'tag' is missing, is there any other casting #'s to look for?
And speaking of tags, which codes are the ones to get? (in a round about way, can you take a 200r4 from, say a LaSaber and build it for a performance app?)
You never know what you'll find in the yards down here..

Thank you for the great info
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bolt?

You are forgiven. Which is the correct size bolt?

My first tranny issue, need a little advice please.

Hey team,

I have an 87 GN with about 30K on it, mostly stock accept for some "bolt on's" Most current action it's seen is the inside of my garge accept for the weekly cruise. Lately I've been experiencing shift problems when hot. I installed a tranny coolers about 15+ years ago so everyone knows. Problem is around downshifting when slowing down, seems its getting stuck in a higher gear until I actually come to a full stop. Then when I've been driving for about a half hour, the upshifts now are affected.

Just had a complete tune up, including changing the tranny filter and fluid. Problem still exisits, really stinks. I live in Nassau and read about Turbo Buick Performance in Valley Stream as a recommenrdation. Just wanted to get a broad view, very sad day!

Let me know please, thank you in advance Frank

You'll probably get more responses if you post this in the normal 'Trans Talk' section. But read thru this >> TH200-4R TCC Solenoid Transmission Problem a bad TCC Solenoid may be your problem.

Shift kit

What Shift kit should I use on my Regal 83 trans...How is the B &M ?? Am putting in a GN completely Rebuilt 84 Engine...

If anyone is still wondering if the Deep PSTXtreme Pan will work on your Buick. I have had this pan on my car for a couple of years now and have never had a problem not once. I bought it when they did HR Power Tour when it came through St. Louis the first time over at Gateway Int. Raceway . Great guys, I also got some other stuff from them as well. I had a guy in Jerseyville IL build mine. I run ET Streets and launch hard at the track and on the street and have never had a problem.