A 10L80 with a buck and bang
A 2018 Cadillac Escalade ESV AWD 6.2L using a 10L80 transmission came in to Stroli Motors barely moving forward, making a banging noise in the center of the gearbox. Reverse was good. Keith from Stroli pulled two codes from the PCM: P0300 for Random Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected; and P175E for Shift Limiting Active. P175E
Alto introduces new front pump cover for Chrysler RFE models
Alto has introduced a front pump cover for inner and outer o-rings for various Chrysler RFE models. The models covered include:
Shop profile: Colorado Engine has built a name for itself focusing on the whole powertrain
Colorado Engine may have “engine” in the name, but transmissions are also a key component of the business for a shop that deals with the entire powertrain. Started in 1983 as a wholesale warehouse distributor for factory remanufactured engines and transmissions, in 2000 they opened an install center, according to owner George Anderson. “So probably
Sonnax releases splined stub and sleeve kits for performance vehicles
Sonnax highlights its new aluminum splined stub and sleeve kit, which the company says can reliably drive power from the engine and transmission to the differential in modern muscle cars and custom street rod/hot rod vehicles. These kits make it easy to build, balance and service a rugged performance driveshaft for non-slip-yoke applications, since the
ETE Reman, Gauge Capital announce investment partnership agreement
ETE Reman has announced a new partnership agreement with Gauge Capital, a middle‐market private equity firm based in Southlake, Texas, to recapitalize the company. “We are excited to partner with Gauge and for the resources they add to ETE Reman. Gauge’s investment in the business will allow us to accelerate our growth and further invest
Can the U.S. electric grid power Electrify America?
As the world becomes increasingly conscious about the environment, electric vehicles are becoming more popular. In 2022, more than 750,000 new all-electric cars were registered in the United States, which was 57% more than in 2021 and 5.6% of the total market. According to a report by the International Energy Agency, the number of electric
American Powertrain offers Tremec TR-4050 kit for Chevy/GMC trucks
American Powertrain now offers a Tremec 4×2 TR-4050 five-speed Pro-Fit HD manual transmission kit designed for 1988-98 Chevy/GMC OBS light- and medium-duty trucks. The Chevy/GMC OBS 4×2 kit includes a short throw White Lightning Shifter designed for the TR-4050, a crossmember adapter bracket that works with the original factory crossmember, bell housing, hydraulic bearing, pilot
GFX announces low-pressure drop oil cooler
GFX has introduced a new low-pressure drop oil cooler for all transmission makes, including heavy-duty application models. According to the company, the product is designed to replace all years.
Dynamics of transmission fluid hydraulics and shifting
To understand why using the correct transmission fluid is necessary, you first have to know how the transmission fluid flows inside an automatic transmission. Fluid paths The journey starts in the pan. The transmission fluid is drawn from the pan through a filter by the pump that is behind the torque converter. The fluid level
TransTec introduces stator sleeve tool kit
TransTec has introduced a new Stator Sleeve Tool Kit, which allows users to remove and replace worn-out GM stator sleeves, allowing them to rebuild the stator support instead of purchasing an aftermarket replacement. Each kit includes a removal tool and an instruction sheet. Each kit also comes with TransTec’s new replacement sleeves, one of
