This month’s TASC Force Tips details the Chrysler 62TE.
NOTE: OE valves are shown in rest position and should be tested in rest position unless otherwise indicated. Test locations are pointed to with an arrow. Springs are not shown for visual clarity. Low vacuum reading indicates wear. For specific vacuum test information, visit the Sonnax website.
2018 and later Ford Escape vehicles equipped with a 1.5 L Eco-Boost, 2.0-liter turbocharged engine or the 2L VCTi engines, and the 6F35 transmission, have an engine stop/start system. The stop/start feature can be disabled by the driver and will remain disabled after each key cycle until reactivated by the driver. Some Ford Fusion and
2018 and later Ford Escape vehicles equipped with a 1.5 L Eco-Boost, 2.0-liter turbocharged engine or the 2L VCTi engines, and the 6F35 transmission, have an engine stop/start system. The stop/start feature can be disabled by the driver and will remain disabled after each key cycle until reactivated by the driver. Some Ford Fusion and Edge models will also have the engine stop/start feature. The reason for this was to improve fuel economy and lower tailpipe emissions.
In 2019, some Chrysler/Ram/Jeep applications that utilize the ZF8HP transmission moved to a second-generation unit with a new designation and numerous changes for better performance and durability. Gen. 1 units are classified as 8HP45, 8HP70 and 8HP90; while Gen. 2 are classified as 8HP50, 8HP75 and 8HP95. Internally, the Gen. 2 transmission had numerous hard
Let’s take a look at three examples of times when a car’s issue seems to be a transmission problem, but a closer look reveals another culprit. Related Articles – A part for every need: Hard parts supplier listing 2023 – Breaking parts: Pressure regulator valve and bore blues – Transmission fluid hydraulics Case study 1:
One of our ATSG members, Bob at Trans Tek, recently shared with us an experience he encountered with a 2011 GMC 3500 Mini School Bus with a Duramax diesel engine in front of a 6L90 transmission. It came in to the shop slipping, along with having no second or sixth gear. After the transmission was
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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
Sonnax highlights its low/reverse sprag rebuild kit for Chrysler 68RFE transmissions. The company says this kit (part no. 72642SK) allows replacement of the end caps, low/reverse sprag elements and retainer plates without needing to buy a full sprag assembly. Related Articles – TransTec introduces stator sleeve tool kit – GFX introduces filter for Honda CVTs
Rostra announced that it offers 10 NH/NL variable bleed solenoids for bands 1–5 for the Ford 6F35 transmission (second generation). Touting an improved design, Rostra says that these solenoids can achieve improved sensitivity, reduced hysteresis over the OE design and highly accurate pressure control in the 6F35. Related Articles – Alto introduces new extension housing
Sonnax highlights its heavy duty “D” clutch backing plate (part no. 35570-75) for ZF8HP55, ZF8HP70 and ZF8HP75 transmissions. Related Articles – GFX announces new pump for Ford 6F35E – Georend highlights billet aluminum stator for torque converters – Dana announces new line of electric transmissions for trucks and vans According to Sonnax, this plate can
