Sonnax has introduced a new drop-in S4 clutch control valve kit for GM 8L45 and 8L90 transmissions. Sonnax says users can replace worn parts with this kit (part no. 154740-24K) to restore proper hydraulic control and renew clutch apply fluid pressure performance.
The company notes that the Sonnax valve in this kit cannot be used in the early S4 location, as early-design valve bodies have a different design S4 valve.
Australian manufacturer Clutch Industries announced that it is launching two clutch system products for the first time in the United States under the UniClutch brand. UniClutch (above left) and UniClutch Sport (above right) will be the first iterations of this system to launch in the U.S. The company says that UniClutch’s dual core technology significantly boosts torque
Australian manufacturer Clutch Industries announced that it is launching two clutch system products for the first time in the United States under the UniClutch brand.
UniClutch (above left) and UniClutch Sport (above right) will be the first iterations of this system to launch in the U.S. The company says that UniClutch’s dual core technology significantly boosts torque capacity without compromising drivability.
ATI Performance Products has introduced a new solid pressure regulator valve for GM T400 pumps (part no. 4050120) and a boost valve kit for the T400 (part no. 405136). Both parts are new OEM style replacements and will work with OEM and aftermarket mating parts with no modifications, the company says. Related Articles – Alto
Alto has launched a new cartridge filter for the GM 9T series and Ford 8F series transmissions. Models covered include: GM 9T45, 9T50, 9T60 and 9T65; and Ford 8F35 and 8F40, model years 2017 and on. Related Articles – Sonnax adds Zip Kit for GM 9T series – Shop Boss adds new user interface to its
Sonnax has introduced a new aluminum splined stub and sleeve kit designed for 1350 series u-joints. Sonnax says this kit is designed for Ford trucks, including the Super Duty, among others, and allows users to raise the torque capacity of the driveshaft. The kit is part no. T35-125-500-KIT. Related Articles – Alto adds torque converter
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Sonnax has provided the following guide on critical wear areas and vacuum test locations for the Toyota/Lexus UA and UB lines of transmissions. Technicians working on these models should find this guide helpful. Related Articles – Manual transmission sourcebook 2023 – Shift pointers: High-mileage transmissions and the aches and pains of age – Looking for
The problem lies in the compensator piston that a generation two clutch housing uses compared to the generation one housing.
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Beginning in October of 2015, GM removed the #7 Check-ball from the solenoid valve control body in the 8L90 transmission (see Figure 1). This was done in conjunction with the elimination of the Lube Override Enable Valve from the upper valve body as shown in Figure 2. Related Articles – ETE Reman: Ever expanding –
