Does anyone know any good "How To" videos on how repair a transmission in a Silverado truck?

[Anonymous]

I blew the transmission in my work truck, and I called the mechanic, and those fuckers want $5000, so I was hoping it's something I could just fix myself, before my boss finds out.

Any suggestions?

[zeitgeist057]

If you were driving it for work, then you're not liable for the cost to repair a fleet vehicle or any other damage done to company equipment on company time. I once lifted a case of champagne working as a bartender and the soggy cardboard bottom fell out. Over $1,000 of champagne but they can't charge me for it. I also have had other things break here and there while working, some stuff in the hundreds of dollars range but it's not on you. I even sideswiped a tree with a work vehicle while my supervisor was in it. Still no charge to me.

I'm not encouraging you to be a reckless employee, but if it's not your responsibility, that's the way it goes. The transmission might have just been on its last legs.

[Asker]

Well I was driving it home from work. I know I'm not, but you really think my boss wants to dish out that kind of money, especially after he already scolded me for changing the tires and breaks so often.

Really? I think they should have. It fell out of YOUR hands.

Usually they only pay for it, if it's for something that isn't your fault.

And yes, just because it's not YOURS and you don't have to pay for it, doesn't mean you have to be wreckless. I'm genuinely surprised they didn't charge you for the champagne.

Me and my co-workers got in big trouble just for using company supplies for non work related stuff.

[zeitgeist057]

They cannot legally charge me for the champagne, they probably would have if there weren't laws against it.
www.lexology.com/.../whos-liable-for-damage-caused-by-employees
www.davidsonmorris.com/.../

I was simply performing my duties as trained. The fault was the dysfunctional box, not me carrying a case of champagne in the exact same way I've carried thousands of similar cases of wine, beer, or other beverages. I was not being reckless, it was just an accident that happens now and again; this was unfortunately with a higher value product than most. But that incident is nothing compared to some other mishaps that could happen and not be the employee's responsibility, even if the employee causes the damages, as long as the employee is doing things in a regular line of work. Accidents happen. Sometimes helicopters crash, even when pilots are doing their best. And those cost a lot more than a case of champagne.

Just because your boss is a tightwad who complains about fleet maintenance costs, doesn't justify you having to replace the equipment. If you were not conducting personal business (like going out of your way to get groceries or other personal shopping), and use of the work truck to commute to and from work is part of your agreement, then the inevitable maintenance of parts is the legal duty of the employer, unless there is some other agreement made.

Getting in trouble for using company supplies for personal use is appropriate, again unless there is an agreement that states otherwise. This is something that costs employers A LOT over the course of a lifetime. Little things like employees printing personal documents, taking office supplies home, it all adds up.

[Asker]

Oooooooh, we have a lawyer here. That's my first time hearing of such a thing. I'm amazed employees actually have some rights in this country.

However, if you can prove that it was indeed the box that was dysfunctional, then I agree with you. Otherwise, I would make you pay for it anyways, one way or another.

Yeah, they were not happy with us to say the least. We didn't realize how expensive some of that shit is. We were even told to stop using the copyiers in the kiosks, because the one in the main office has cheaper ink.

[zeitgeist057]

You could try to make me pay for it, which would be fine with me since it would just cost you in the long run. If "one way or another" means you'd try to illegally withhold it from my paycheck or fire me, I would be internally rejoicing since that's a punishable crime and I would make that into a nice bonus for myself in addition to the fines you would be required to pay the state/federal government. The longer you withhold my pay, the more money I make.

I'm pretty well versed on employees rights because employers will attempt to walk all over employees who don't know their own rights. I'm not a lawyer, but the internet is easy enough to use, and I do have several friends who are lawyers who have helped me in the past. I've already had several corrections made to my pay in my favor in cases where the employer was trying shady practices.

www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/faq_waitingtimepenalty.htm

[Asker]

I didn't say I'd TRY, I said I WOULD.

My company is different. For instance, we're legally entitled to a 30 minute break, however everyone's too scared to actually take one, even though it's written on a huge poster and we knew if we did, they couldn't legally punish us. But no one ever takes one, because that's just how it is. So people take breaks, just not all at once. You technically CAN take a break when you have someone else working with you, but then you feel bad for making them pick up the slack.

[zeitgeist057]

ok. you so you WOULD end up paying me penalties for your illegal activity. lol I have previously enjoyed benefiting from other people thinking they are above the law, so it wouldn't be my first time profiting from the ignorance and egotistical entitlement of others.

[zeitgeist057]

I had a cheapskate boss who tried to do some shady crap with my paycheck. He ended up paying more than double my original paycheck and I didn't have to do any extra work. It was awesome.

[Asker]

LOL. Do you know what "would" means?
Yeah well, if you didn't deserve it, then I support you. I already agreed with you that the Champaigne wasn't your fault. If it's your fault, that's another story. You're not getting away with that

Anyways...

[horatiohornblower]

Transmissions are way too complex. Your best bet for DIY is to go to a scrap yard. To get the same model transmission pulled from another truck. Then swap it out. Good luck.

[Asker]

Oh, that's not a bad idea. I might try that, but do I have a guarentee that a used transmission will work?

[horatiohornblower]

Depends on the scrap/junk yard. I've been to some that offer no guarantee, 30/60 day guarantee or even a warranty. So, ask them about their policies. They may require you to use a mechanic for the swap to qualify.

[Daniela1982]

How do you know what is wrong with it unless you take it to a transmission repair shop? You will just be shooting in the dark

[Asker]

It blew

[Daniela1982]

Well so do a lot of women, but do you ask someone how did she do?

[Asker]

I'd rather not say

[Daniela1982]

I think you just did.

[Redstang88]

Umm no rebuilding a trans isn’t a youtube how-to job
Silverados are very well known for weak trannies unfortunately

[Redstang88]

And it’s a work truck, why are concerned about it anyway?

[Anonymous]

Get a new transition, a lift and the likely specialist tools and get to it