Suncoast. S Kit and new pump installed (many pictures)

Bill.Barg · **Posted:** Tue Sep 02, 2008 8:41 am

I did the installed the suncoast TC, new design tranny pump and transgo shift kit (valve body items only)

It took a lot of effort on my part doing a solo job. Two 12 hr days.

I will add more details and installation tips later

See photos

Note 11 bell housing bolts including very hard to reach top two (need 4 ft extension)

Flex plate accessed thru port above starter just out of view in this picture

Old tranny pump cover in place

Cant get tranny out from under even with 11.5 " lift

Pumps new and old side by side.

Old pump prior to removal

Old TC looking for new home

Pump removed. Carefull not to pull out shaft and mess up clutch plates!

Pan was clean. I used a gasket that came with the new filter kit instead of RTV.

midwest · **Joined:** Tue Apr 25, 2006 12:03 am **Posts:** 173

Does Suncoast have the new style pump? If so what is the price?

Bill.Barg · **Posted:** Tue Sep 02, 2008 1:29 pm

The pump is from moparpartsamerica.com about $200
the part # is 68009879AB

midwest · **Joined:** Tue Apr 25, 2006 12:03 am **Posts:** 173

Thanks for the info.

What exactly is the problem with the old pump? Is it absolutely necessary to replace it?

dgeist · **Posted:** Tue Sep 02, 2008 4:20 pm

midwest wrote:

Thanks for the info.

What exactly is the problem with the old pump? Is it absolutely necessary to replace it?

To summarize the research of others: Re-worked seals and some simplification of the sealing components that reduce the likelihood of of drain-back and seal leakage, especially on units that have been services and reinstalled. Basically: more likely to actually push the volume/pressure of fluid than the original units that are prone to tranny-internal leakage.

gmctd · **Posted:** Tue Sep 02, 2008 6:14 pm

Right - you can have the original pump cover fly-cut to remove the original sealing collar, then it's the same as the late pump - you could see that very solution in the interim pumps, where that particular surface was very shiny from being machined after the fact - then you just need the new case cover\seal to complete the job

warp2diesel · **Posted:** Tue Sep 02, 2008 9:13 pm

...but can I get just the new front disc cover? What is the part number of the front disc cover?

gmctd · **Posted:** Tue Sep 02, 2008 9:24 pm

Yes, and I posted the p\n in the article - 52119654AA

midwest · **Joined:** Tue Apr 25, 2006 12:03 am **Posts:** 173

Is this something that should wait until the crd is out of warrantee?

gmctd · **Posted:** Wed Sep 03, 2008 12:20 am

Some dealers will work with you on installing the Suncoast TC (your cost) instead of the DCJ version under warranty, some won't - seems like they all should, tho - saves them a bundle of money in the long run

BTW: nice pics, Bill...................

midwest · **Joined:** Tue Apr 25, 2006 12:03 am **Posts:** 173

Thanks for all the info. My tranny is back to needing 30 seconds of idle time in the morning or else it won't move. I hope I can get a new pump for free while i'm still under the factory 7/70. And if they would slip in the suncoast during the r/r, i'd have it made.

gmctd · **Posted:** Wed Sep 03, 2008 1:08 pm

Now would be a good time, then..................

Suncoast. S Kit and new pump installed (many pictures)

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