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Transmissions for sale..know what to ask for…longitudinal or transverse

June 13th, 2009
With so many different transmissions for sale, you may run into a term or acronym that makes no sense.. The one that creeps up all the time is what is the difference between a 4L60E and a 4T60E? What does the “L” stand for and what oes the “T” stand for. I choose the General motors brand [...]
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What it takes to become a qualified transmission technician…

June 10th, 2009
Do you have any idea what it takes to be a transmission mechanic or technician now a days? It takes a lot more than people give us credit for. A top level transmission mechanic has equally good or better manual dexterity and smarts than a brain surgeon. No joke. Do you understand the theory of [...]
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My automatic transmission only has reverse…What’s up?

May 27th, 2009
We received this question, since it is a popular question in the transmission world, here is the answer. Question: I have a 99 dodge 1500 4×4 with a gas v-8, at first you had to put it into 1st and shift up, now it thinks that every gear is reverse. have checked fuses and relays, I [...]
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Why is a good transmission or general diagnosis worth about $75.00?

May 23rd, 2009
The Modis is a professional diagnostic tool that lets you pinpoint and diagnose today’s sophisticated vehicles faster. This scan tool is the standard of the industry and rightfully so. We used one of the early Modis Sacn tools in my shop. I do not recommend it for home use since it cost about ten thousand [...]
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Additional thoughts on broken T-440 drive chain..

May 17th, 2009
Last week I answered a question from a reader regarding a broken chain in the transmission of his 1997 Buick Le Sabre. The question was asked in the comment area of the above post in the GotTransmissions.com Blog. A few more thoughts came to mind on the subject. The thing I preach the most I [...]
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Much needed young blood entering the automotive repair field.

May 10th, 2009
When I read about young people working and competing to be automotive mechanics, I get a good feeling. I was telling Brian of GotTransmissions.com that the average age of a mechanic is 43 years old. Infusing new, intelligent young mechanics in the field is of prime importance. It sure has changed a lot since the [...]
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What T-700R4 models will fit a 1982 Vette?

May 7th, 2009
Easy question, easy answer. GotTransmissions.com has the transmission you are looking for if the unit you are contemplating is no good. Don’t forget, you can buy a remanufactured-upgraded T-700 built for your application from GotTransmissions.com. All V-8 gasoline T-700′s have the same bolt pattern. All Chevy V-8 engines from 1955 up to 2004 have the same [...]
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