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    '97 M1097a2 4L80e is bad. Need advice - DIY rebuild or junkyard swap?

    Is there a direct (or reasonably direct) swap from a civilian donor?
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    '97 M1097a2 4L80e is bad. Need advice - DIY rebuild or junkyard swap?

    Yeah, that seems to be the best course of action. I'll probably be able to dig into it next weekend hopefully.
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    '97 M1097a2 4L80e is bad. Need advice - DIY rebuild or junkyard swap?

    I just got the truck delivered. Before attempting to start/move it I checked all the fluids. Noticed the tranny was pink, foamy and smelled burned. Found a completely missing dipstick grommet which I suspect was the point of entry for the water. Dropped the pan, changed the filter...
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    '97 M1097a2 4L80e is bad. Need advice - DIY rebuild or junkyard swap?

    Thank you!! Some great information in here. Much appreciated.
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    '97 M1097a2 4L80e is bad. Need advice - DIY rebuild or junkyard swap?

    Hello all. I've conducted diligent forum searches but haven’t found an appropriate answer. I recently picked up a 1997 M1097a2 with the 6.5l and a 4l80e. Further inspection shows water intrusion into the transmission, likely from a missing dipstick grommet. I rolled the dice and attempted...
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