6L80/6L90 3-5/Reverse Drum Check Tool
The 6L80/6L90 3-5/Reverse Drum Check Tool (p/n T45555-LEAK) from Whatever It Takes (WIT) allows you to air check the weld on the drum for cracks. It is made of billet aluminum and includes a set of sealing rings. For more, visit www.wittrans.com.
GM To Stop Making Gas and Diesel Cars, SUVs by 2035
According to a report by The Washington Post, General Motors announced it will end the sale of all gasoline and diesel passenger cars and SUVs by 2035. The announcement marks a major turning point for GM with a future focused on new electric vehicles. GM chief executive Mary Barra said the company will eliminate all
Transtar Partners with RANDYS Worldwide
Transtar Industries has partnered with RANDYS Worldwide, a premier supplier of differential gears, axles, and other driveline products. This agreement brings RANDYS extensive selection of Yukon Gear & Axle and USA Standard Gear products to transend, Transtar’s proprietary parts lookup and ordering software. transend catalogs and uniquely matches fitment for thousands of high-quality parts covering
Transtar Announces Sale To Blue Point Capital Partners
New ownership positions Transtar to accelerate growth, build on industry leadership.
Free Webinar from ASE: Basic Transmission Hydraulics
The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) is hosting a free webinar for service technicians on Friday, Jan. 29 at 4:00 p.m. ET entitled “Basic Transmission Hydraulics.” Mechanics, hydraulics and electronic controls are all merged into the modern ZF automatic transmission. Presented by Niel Speetjens of ZF Aftermarket, this webinar focuses on the hydraulic
Diesel Sales Up 28% in 2020, Boosting Truck Segment
Five of the top ten fastest growing alternative technology vehicles in 2020 in U.S. are diesel-powered
Top 10 Powertrain Product/Tool Winners for 2021
The following are the winners of our annual Top 10 Powertrain Products and Tools for 2021. These products and tools were submitted by the suppliers. Here are your (10) favorites in each category. Top 10 Product Winners: Sonnax Drop-in Zip Valve Repairs Sonnax GM 6L80 Heavy Duty 4-5-6 Clutch Hub & Intermediate shaft Raybestos Powertrain
Xtreme Performance Kits
Whatever It Takes (WIT) has announced that Xtreme Performance Kits are available from Mild to Wild, to the Extreme! The company’s multi-tier platform will provide your shop with the performance-minded components to exceed the needs that your customer’s monster demands. Visit www.wittrans.com for more information.
Upgraded Turbine Hub Washer for Chrysler
Tri Component’s TW-9-15 is an upgraded turbine hub washer used in many Chrysler torque converters over many years and is frequently applied elsewhere. The TW-9-15 features high glass-fiber content replacing the existing common paper fibers, and high-temperature resins offering a 100°F temperature upgrade and reduced friction. It has found favor and proven high in the high-performance converter field. Cost-effectiveness
Ford Super Duty Flange Yokes
These two new aluminum flange yokes from Sonnax fit most ’05-’16 Ford F-250/350/450/550 Super Duty models. While the OEM uses cast steel yokes, the Sonnax billet aluminum yokes are just as strong — while providing rotational weight savings. Coupling these yokes together with an aluminum driveshaft is the best way to dramatically lower rotating mass,
Volvo I-Shift Gearbox Actuator Service Kit
The gearbox actuator kit from TransTec services the Volvo I-Shift (Generation A-F) Gear Changing System Lip Seals. This kit includes the Lip Seals to service the Range Cylinder, Cylinder 1/R, Cylinder 3/2, and Split Cylinder. Popular Volvo gearboxes covered include AT2412C/D, AT/ATO2512C, AT/ATO2612C/D, AT2812C/D, and ATO3112C/D.
Cut Resistant Gloves Feature Fine Motor Dexterity and Tactile Sensitivity
Demonstrating just how important appropriate hand protection is, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that 70% of workers who experience hand injuries are not wearing gloves. Matching the hazard to the proper level of protection is key. Equally important are protective gloves that are not only comfortable but so dexterous that they make the
