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November 6th, 2009

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When I re-did the transmission in my 1970 Porsche 911S, I was surprised to find a Sachs (OEM) racing clutch in it. It is very different than the clutches most of us are familiar with. Needless to say I was not surprised to see such a super heavy duty clutch in it. The rest of the car is over-engineered, but it is also one of the best car designs in the world for working on.

Porsche’s are extremely reliable, probably the best built and fastest car in the world. The engineers realized the car has to be serviced and fixed at times and really put a lot of effort into making it very serviceable. It is probably due to the racing heritage Porsche owns.

Did you know that the Porsche 911 has won more road races than every other brand of car in the world combined??

The full clutch kit which includes a new clutch pressure plate, a clutch disc and new OEM German through-out bearing cost me in 2001 a bit over 500 bucks, and I got a discount because I owned a transmission shop at that time. I also had a machine shop resurface the flywheel clutch surface at the same time.

The point is that if you have to remove your transmission for perhaps replacement used transmissions, don’t cut corners here, put a new factory Sacks brand clutch in it. They are easy to find, but expensive. Porsche owners know that and expect it too.  Call GotTransmissions.com now @ 1-877-268-0664 and speak to someone who knows what they are talking about when it comes to any transmission.

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Used Transmissions: Porsche 901 (1970-1971) Magnesium Case.

November 6th, 2009
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Used Transmissions For Sale

As I mentioned in several articles I wrote on (www).GotEngines.com, our sister site, I own a 1970 Porsche 911S upgrade to the RS specs using genuine Porsche Parts. Hi cost, Hi quality.  Now we can speak on Porsche Transmissions.

When I decided to overhaul, rebuild, re-manufacture (all mean the same thing) the transmission, needless to say it was an interesting experience. I was floored at how well engineered the transmission is and how easy it was to work on. Warning: This is not a job for the DIY at home on the weekends. It takes plenty of skill and the proper tools, which are expensive.

The 1970 model 901 transmission has a magnesium case. I know this sounds really cool, but the rest series of 901 and the other Porsche transmissions use aluminum cases which are stronger, believe it or not.

So after a good clean up and inspection, I decided to replace the second gear synchronizer assembly. That was the main reason for pulling it out of the car and ‘going through it’. The gears were perfect and as surprising as it was the unit was absolutely perfect otherwise. Even the super hi quality German bearings that come in the transmission were beautiful. I say that with confidence since I viewed them through a microscope at my friends place, the veterinarians office.

Other than the second gear synchro, I put new factory seals in it. Another thing I did was have the gears cryogenically hardened. What that means is they are super frozen in a liquid nitrogen for the proper period of time and allowed cool of correctly and you have doubled the strength of the metal gears and shafts.

That was luxury. I never squeal tires or bang gears. Once you start to abuse your transmission, and it craps, and you have to pay for it, most people stop the abuse. I treat my cars with respect. I don’t mind at all revving it to 9000 rpms, the motor can handle it easily, but I don’t bang it into the next gear, I do shift fast, but with some ‘touch’. I am not an abuser, I always remember the case is soft, it is magnesium.

Had this transmission been beyond repair, my first choice would be to call GotTransmissions.com @ 1-877-268-0664. They have the ability to locate these units used and guaranteed perfect. If you read the article at www.GotEngines.com about the car and engine, you will see why I would trust GotTransmissions.com to supply me with the best used transmissions on the market. That’s a guarantee.

PS. If you read the post on our sister site, you will know why I am the chief blogger for GotTransmissions.com. I believe in them.

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Manual Transmissions Operate Better With The Right Lubricant

November 4th, 2009
Manual Transmissions For Sale

Manual Transmissions For Sale

One of the problems that occurs with manual transmissions in specific, is the lack of knowledge in what type of lubrication to use. For instance many people notice their cars or trucks are ’sticky’ or ‘hard’ to shift when it is cold out. On the opposite end, when it is hot, many people notice some ‘extra noise’ coming from their standard transmissions.

One of the main reasons is using the incorrect gear lubrication. What that means is that the ideal standard or manual transmission lubricant is a multi weight synthetic fluid. The lubricant that the manufacturer recommends. In fact General Motors has a brand specific lubrication for every one of their transmissions. Chrysler and Ford along with many of the Japanese and European cars use brand specific fluids.

Multi weight lubricants come in handy in areas that get cold in the winter and hot in the summer. For instance a 10W-40W lubricant means that beacuase it has a low number of 10W (weight) it is thinner when cold, therefore not impeding the smoothness of shifting when the fluid is cold. Synthetic fluids can stay stabilized and provide excellent coverage at temperatures a low as -60 degrees. Conventional lubricants turn into jelly, literally at those temperatures.

Hot temperature climates present the opposite problem. Hot temperatures require a thicker lubricant since the heat thins it out naturally. So, having a rating of 4oW means the fluid will maintain its viscosity in hot conditions. Needless to say, synthetics take the heat much better without breaking down.

The last issue is easy to solve. And that is what weight of lubricant does your specific car use. The best place to locate that information is in your owners manual in the lubrication section. If you don’t have an owners manual feel free to call GotTransmissions.com @ 1-877-268-0664, we can provide you with that information as a courtesy. In fact our blog is presented just for the sole reason of providing an education to our customers or anyone who wants to read it. We can also provide you with the best manual transmissions on the market.

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Manual Transmissions for Sale at Wholesale Cost..

November 3rd, 2009

Contrary to popular belief, modern manual transmissions are equally as complicated as an automatic transmission. We call modern transmissions “constant mesh transmissions”. Examing the picture below:

Manual Transmissions For Sale

Manual Transmissions For Sale

We can see how the gears are meshed together all the time. Which is why we call them ‘constant mesh’.

There is no simple way to describe this particular type of transmission in terms most people would understand. My suspicion is that you arrived here because you need to buy a manual transmission.

You came to the right place. We stock the highest quality rebuilt manual transmissions in the US. All rebuilt manual transmissions use the finest quality American made bearings and gears, giving you a big advantage over the cheapo joints who use poorly designed Chinese replacement parts. We built quality and value into our transmissions.

You can bet that our used manual transmissions have been pre checked for wear or damage. We reject anything that does not meet our strict standards.

With peace of mind and pure value build into every one of our transmissions for sale, and by supplying you with a good education so you make the best decision for your needs, Call GotTransmissions.com @ 1-877-268-0664 and speak to professional who has the time to help you make a great choice. Don’t forget to ask about our exclusive labor guarantee.

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Allison Transmissions: 1000 Series Six-Speed Automatic Transmission

November 3rd, 2009
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Allison Transmissions For Sale

Allison Transmissions, a manufacturer of commercial duty automatic transmissions. Allison transmissions are made up of ten different modules. A module is an isolated component/section of the transmission. There is a torque converter module which is used to multiply torque. The torque converter housing module which is simply just a casing around the torque converter. The control module which is the brains of the transmission. The front support/charging pump module which supports the front of the transmission. The Rotating Clutch Module which is a series of rotating clutches used to engage gears. The rear cover module and the main shaft module are self explanatory they are the rear cover and main shaft of the transmission. The P1 and P2 planetary module are the gears of the transmission. Last there is the main housing module which is the main casing of the transmission.

The heavy-duty, available Allison 1000 Series six-speed automatic transmission is a GM exclusive.(1) This renowned transmission delivers state-of-the-art features, including:

One of many GMC transmissions heavy-duty truck-exclusives: Tap-Up/Tap-Down driver shift control feature on the gear shift lever that allows the driver to manually select upshifts and downshifts with the simple push of a button

  • Auto-Grade Braking — a feature you won’t find on heavy-duty trucks from Dodge(2) — that automatically downshifts to help slow the truck when the driver applies the brakes while descending long, steep grades.
  • Cruise control — maintain a constant speed during travel over mountainous terrain without the driver ever having to touch the brakes
  • Shift stabilization to help reduce shift busyness when driving on mountainous terrain
  • Shares many of the same load-carrying components found in Chevy medium-duty commercial truck transmissions
  • Heavy-duty park pawl

Mainly used in Motorhomes ans midsized HD commercial vehicles, most of the major manufacturers have switched from the light truck transmissions to the heavy duty Allison transmissions for much added durability and better gear range selection by the computerized control system to provide better fuel mileage as well. Call GotTransmissions.com @ 1-887-268-0664 and speak with a specialist about one of our rebuilt Allison transmissions. We put our Allison transmissions through the most rigorous testing procedure in the industry to make sure it performs flawlessly in relation to your vehicle exactly.

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Transaxales: Toyota Front Wheel Drive Cars Need Extra Attention..

November 2nd, 2009

A good example of the reservoir type of transmissions with this system is the system most Toyota front wheel drive cars use. The transaxle is a combination of the transmission and differential assembly in the same case, hence, transaxle. At my shop we regularly repaired damaged differentials in Toyota’s. Most of the time when the differential breaks, it literally explodes. Meaning there is a pile of metal dust when the transmission is inspected.

The plug that has to be removed on a Toyota transmission to check the diff. lube is obscured by a transmission support on the back side of the transmission. Which,
A. makes it hard to even see and
B. many times the brace has to be removed to check the lubrication and refill it. So a lot of lazy mechanics don’t check it.

At my shop we painted the plug Yellow when we serviced the transmission or rebuilt the transmission. We also instructed our customers, and actually put the car on a lift to show them where the yellow plug is. This way if they get the transmission serviced somewhere else, they can ask the technician to check the fluid that is behind the yellow plug.

What usually happens is that the differential section develops a drip. Well a drip that goes on for months or years may only leave a drop of lubricant here and there, however at some point the fluid runs dry and the differential goes south, which most of the time takes out the whole transmission. In many instances the transmission case is ruined. Which makes a used transmission necessary.

Another point of interest is that in this type of system, a gear or differential lubricant is used. As in a rear wheel drive car with a rear differential. What I’m saying is that it does not use automatic transmission fluid. We recommend synthetic fluids only. Go somewhere else if the shop you are at does not use pure synthetic fluids and lubricants.

This information is provided to our readers as a courtesy by GotTransmissions.com. If you need a low mileage, used Toyota transmission or any transmission give us a call @ 1-877-268-0664 for free quote and some education from a transmission specialist. Our goal is to provide you with the transmission that is in your best interest. There are plenty more articles of this nature on our blog, please take some time to read and educate yourself

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Transaxles and Front Wheel Drive Cars Need Special Attention

November 2nd, 2009

That is an excellent question, which deserves an answer. There are two types of lubrication systems used to lubricate the differential in front wheel drive transmissions or transaxles. There is virtually no information available to the public on this matter, and the and it costs plenty of people unnecessary money by having to purchase a used transmission because of  the lack of information.

Lets address this issue now. Because this is relatively unknown subject, even the ’specialists’ at lubrication joints don’t check the front differential oil on the cars that have a separate reservoir for the differential oil. Many transmission specialty shops fail to check the differential oil in the types of transaxles I just mentioned, when they perform a transmissions service. Some people just don’t take care of their transmissions and or transaxles.

The other type of system uses the transmission fluid to lubricate the differential portion. In the case of this type of transaxle, the differential is lubricated by the same fluid that lubricates the transmission and makes the tranny go. Therefore when a transmission service is performed the differential fluid is automatically changed.

Obviously this makes a transmission service even more important to stay up to date on. My recommendation for servicing your transaxle, including the differential if you have a separate reservoir is to do it every year or 30,000 miles. If you overheat the engine, get it changed  asap, and if you use your vehicle for commercial work, shorten the mileage interval to 20,000 miles. Last and most important, request synthetic lubricants only. If the shop you deal with does not use them and gives you some double talk about not needing to use synthetic fluid. Go somewhere else.

This is a courtesy of GotTransmissions.com. The leading transmission supply company in the US and choice of professionals. Call us @ 1-977-268-0664.

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Want to Choose the Best Rebuilt Transmissions Supply Company?

November 1st, 2009

That’s a silly question, of course you do. Well you are in luck today because we have Got Transmissions in crates stacked to the roof ready for immediate shipment. In fact one of our strong points is making sure that we even have the unusual transmissions for sale in stock.

Choose the best transmission...

Choose the best transmission...

One of the ways we have surpassed every other transmission supplier is by supplying the automotive industry, including professional repair shops and and companies with major fleets is with updated, pre tested remaufactured or rebuilt transmissions. We offer peace of mind and tremendous value built into ever one of our remaufactured transmissions.

Instead of taking your car to a dealer or shop who wants to rebuilt your transmission on premises, we suggest calling and asking one of our representatives the important questions you have. Most of the time when you take your car to transmission shop, the price is in the air until the shop removes the transmission in order to see what is wrong and give you a cost. Inevitably, if an estimated cost was quoted, somehow the final bill is more, a lot more in some cases. Once you O.K. the removal, in essence, “they got you”.

Why deal with the frustration and delays that occur with shops who do their rebuilding on site? Without the expensive pre testing equipment, there is no realistic way to prove the transmission you just purchased is going to work properly until it is installed and road tested. If there is a problem then the company that rebuilt the transmission has to figure out what is wrong, possibly having to remove the transmission again, thus holding you up longer.

The last legitimate reason for buying your rebuilt transmissions from GotTransmissions.com is that we offer a variety of warranty plans. If you call us @ 1-877-268-0664, one of our trained specialists can outfit you with the best choice in remanufactured transmissions and a warranty that meets your needs. That’s GotTranmsissions.com at 1-877-268-0664.

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Ford Transmissions for sale: Model 4R55E Explorer, Ranger and Mazda

November 1st, 2009

The Ford Transmissions for sale named “4R55E” were introduced by Ford in 1995 as a computerized, improved version of the A4LD transmission. Ford improved many of the weaknesses it’s predecessor had and added some computerized features. An improvement to say the least.

Although it is redesigned internally, it still shares many features of it’s predecessor. Ford refined many of the ‘hard parts’ for better reliability and went from a mild semi computerized version to a fully computerized shifting system. Overall it turns out to be a better transmission. However it still had it’s share of weaknesses. Again, R&D companies and innovative transmission rebuilders have come up with upgrades that turn this into a reliable transmission.

Since it was fairly reliable, it is possible to buy fairly low mileage used transmissions for the Ford products from 1995 up. When we receive questions in regard to the used 4R55E transmissions, our first thoughts surround how affordable GotTransmissions.com has rebuilt transmissions for sale.

It is worth discussing the pros and cons of what transmission is in your best interest, based on a variety of circumstances. Such as money, how long you want to keep the vehicle and your intended purposes. Call one of our experts for a detailed and educated answer on which unit fits your interests and needs.

One reason GotTransmissions.com has outperformed the competition is because we sell you what you need, not what makes us the most money, we have chosen to put our money into our transmissions instead of a bunch of misleading, sensationalistic advertising. Call us now at 1-877-268-0664.

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VW Transmisions: How to change the Transmission Fluid.

October 31st, 2009

This is a basic overview of the procedure involved when flushing Volkswagen automatic transmission fluid. You can follow these directions or you may need a replacement transmission sooner than later.

How To Change VW Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) For:
VW Passat 4 speed & 5 speed Models
and some VW Jetta, Golf, and Beetle Models 4 speed Models

  • Flushing your VW automatic transmission fluid should always be done in conjunction with the automatic filter replacement.
  • Refer to the factory Bentley manual for genuine OEM VW automatic transmission fluid instructions.
  • We recommend having a A.S.E. certified VW mechanic change your VW automatic transmission fluid.
  • Always wear gloves and safety goggles when handling any fluids.
  1. Make sure the vehicle is perfectly level.
  2. When the transmission fluid is still warm, but the vehicle has cooled down, remove the  transmission drain plug and drain the fluid into an appropriate container, so you van dispose of it properly.
  3. Remove the automatic transmission fluid oil pan.
  4. Clean the contamination out of the bottom of the transmission fluid oil pan. And clean the magnets too.
  5. Remove the VW automatic transmission filter.
  6. Install the new transmission filter and  pan gasket.
  7. Align the new automatic transmission oil pan gasket with the oil pan and install the oil pan.
  8. Remove the automatic transmission fluid oil pan fill plug.
  9. Using a high output pump  supplied with certain transmission filter kits, fill the oil pan with the VW automatic transmission fluid until in runs out.
  10. Reinstall the VW automatic transmission fluid oil fill plug hand tight.
  11. Start the car. With your foot pressed down on the brake pedal, shift the transmission selector in each gear for about 10 seconds. Note: Don’t drive the car.
  12. Remove the oil fill plug while the car is at an idle and add more VW automatic transmission fluid until it runs out. The final steps and procedures for topping off the VW automatic transmission fluid level will vary depending on VW model and year. It is critical to obtain the proper Volkswagen automatic transmission fluid level to prevent VW transmission shifting problems especially with Tiptronic transmissions.

Follow these instructions, which are from the factory manual and the chances are good you will get at least 200,000 miles out of your transmission. Fail to follow the directions, especially mileage and fluid type and you will need to know the company trying to help you avoid the need for good used VW Transmissions. Call GotTransmissions.com @ 1-877-268-0664 for free quotes and get an education while you are at it.

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