Like most other transmission, as the years go by, the 722.9 is hitting the bench more and more often. And, over the past few years, we’ve seen some common...
As today’s vehicles continue to become more complex, the problems we face also tend to increase in complexity. Several years ago I wrote an article about the...
It never fails; no matter how long you have been in the business, you’ll always run into that one vehicle that will leave you standing there scratching your...
It isn’t easy to operate a transmission repair shop in today’s business climate. With the technology moving forward at breakneck speeds and literally...
In the Jack Reacher books and movies, Jack Reacher often says this line, “In an investigation, details matter.” And in this case, it is very much about the...
Like many components used in the transmission industry, the term bushing can be described using various other names. A plain bearing, sliding bearing, solid...
This article is about how important it is to troubleshoot the electrical devices used to shift today’s transmissions correctly. Now, don’t stop reading...
Over 30 years ago, back in the day when I was being taught the ins and outs of rebuilding, I was working for my brother Ken “Racer” Brown at Brown’s...
This is the third installment of ATRA+ articles. It’s a project that began a couple of years ago. It’s tied to the ATRA University Project and focused on...
The topic of engine crankshaft thrust bearing failure creeps up from time. I’ve written about it twice, once in 1998 and again in 2015. Unfortunately, these...
After a certain number of years in the industry, you might think you’d have heard everything. That’s usually when you get the call that lets you know, you...
I was told long ago if you ever feel you know everything about transmissions, it’s time to find a new career. I didn’t fully understand what my friend Mac...
As mechanics, we all like to fix cars and solve problems. When we get a car in the shop, that’s when we start our investigation. We get the customer’s...
In this issue of “Keep Those Trannys Rolling”, we are going to take a look at a 2016 Land Rover Range Rover with a 3.0L engine and a ZF8HP70 transmission...
This week, I spent time in 15 different shops in the Atlanta area. Without exception, the shops were packed with work, and the mix of vehicle/transmission...
Small sports utility vehicles and cars with all-wheel drive capability are becoming more commonplace. Every major auto manufacturer has its version. High-speed...
I recently had the pleasure of dealing with a 2010 6R140 with a 2-3 flare that became worse as the temperature increased. Once the problem is identified, I...
In our last article about overdrive clutch failure on a 68RFE, we left off at surface damage where the valve body contacts the case. Your next step is to...
Many of you have known me for decades, many of you have had me visit your shops, and many of you have attended seminars or conventions where I have spoken. One...
