Sonnax introduces heavy-duty ‘A’ clutch backing plate
Sonnax has introduced a new heavy duty “A” clutch backing plate (part no. 35577-45) for Chrysler 845RE and 850RE, and ZF 8HP45, 8HP50 and 8HP51 transmissions. Sonnax says that this plate can eliminate the flexing/bowing of the clutch pack that leads to comebacks in these transmissions, and recommends installing them in units that have not
Alto introduces oil pan kit for ZF 8HP90
Alto has introduced an oil pan kit for the ZF 8HP90 transmission, model years 2015 and on. It contains one OEM metal oil pan, 13 OEM bolts, one filter and one gasket.
Freudenberg-NOK adds new line of TransTec bonded pistons
Freudenberg-NOK has announced a new line of TransTec bonded pistons. According to the company, Freudenberg-NOK bonded pistons are engineered and manufactured by the same machinery and same people as FN pistons, and are made in New Hampshire. Transmission models covered include the ZF 8HP45 and 8HP70, the Chrysler 62TE and the GM 6L80/90.
Sonnax highlights clutch backing plate for ZF transmissions
Sonnax highlights its heavy duty “D” clutch backing plate (part no. 35570-75) for ZF8HP55, ZF8HP70 and ZF8HP75 transmissions. According to Sonnax, this plate can help prevent flexing of the clutch pack in these transmissions. The plate is twice as thick as its OEM counterpart for significantly improved protection against burn-up, Sonnax says.
Alto introduces chain driven oil pump for ZF 8HP applications
Alto has introduced a new chain driven oil pump for a variety of ZF eight-speed transmissions. The rotary vane chain driven oil pump covers the following models (model years 2010 and on): 8HP45, 8HP50, 8HP55, 8HP65, 8HP70, 8HP75, 8HP90, 8HP95. The Alto part number is 216350ND.
