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Getting a Firm Grip

on the RE5R05A
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1. Lockup Relay Control Valve & Sleeve Kit 59947-01K
• Inadequate lubrication
• TCC apply & release problems
2. Lockup Control Valve & Sleeve Kit 59947-03K
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GEARS FOR THE TRANSMISSION REBUILDING INDUSTRY

APRIL 2011
PHONE (805) 604-2000 FAX (805) 604-2006
TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chief Executive Officer Dennis Madden

Managing Editor Rodger Bland
Technical Director Lance Wiggins The Engine Is Causing The Well, It Backed Up for Me! New Tools for Hybrid Transaxles
Advertising Frank Pasley Transmission To Do What? Page 22 Page 26
Senior Designer Jeanette Troub Page 12

Contributing Editors: Steve Bodofsky

Bob Cooper Jack Rosebro

SPECIAL INTEREST & TECHNICAL
ATRA Technical Staff: Bill Brayton
Mike Brown Steve Garrett
Pete Huscher Randall Schroeder 4 Technically Speaking: Getting a Firm Grip on the RE5R05A!
Mike Souza

by Lance Wiggins
Director of Membership & IT Svc Kelly Hilmer 12 STREET SMART: The Engine Is Causing The Transmission
Seminars & Convention Manager Vanessa Velasquez
Bookstore Manager Shaun Velasquez To Do What? by Mike Brown
18 WIT: Whatever It Takes… from Its Customers’ Viewpoints
22 Well, It Backed Up for Me! by Mike Souza
The views expressed in this publication should not necessarily be interpreted 24 Cell Phone Policies by Elite by Bob Cooper
as the official policy of the Automatic Transmission Rebuilders Association (ATRA). 26 New Tools for Hybrid Transaxles by Jack Rosebro
Publication of product information or any advertising does not imply recommenda-
tion by ATRA. 34 WHAT'S WORKING: Transformational Thinking
GEARS™, a publication of ATRA, 2400 Latigo Avenue, Oxnard, CA 93030, is by Dennis Madden
published for the betterment of the transmission industry and is distributed nine
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 FROM THE CEO
Make the Time
A
pril is Car Care Month, and for
those of you who remembered
and are hosting a clinic, con-
gratulations. This’ll be a great oppor-
tunity for you to get better acquainted
with the people in your community. It’ll
be a fun event and you’ll be amazed at
the positive reactions you’ll get.
This is an example of what we
learned over the last five years from the
What’s Working research; that some of
the more traditional types of advertising
aren’t as valuable for drawing in new
customers as community involvement.
Nothing beats those service groups,
sports teams, or clubs for turning you
into everyone’s “friend in the busi-
ness,” which is what you want to be
anyway… isn’t it?
I know we’ve covered this topic
in the past, but it’s worth repeating.
We first discovered the effectiveness
of community involvement while
researching consumers. We found that
what they wanted most was someone
they could trust and was competent
at fixing their cars. We also saw that
shops that were involved in their com-
munity had a greater level of success as
2 GEARS April 2011
a whole than shops that didn’t. What’s
different now compared to back then is
that shops overall are busier than a year
or two ago and may find it hard to find
the time.
Make the time.
The fact is, much of that additional
work is related to the dramatic down-
turn in our economy; many people
have had to choose repair over buying
a new car.
Today’s economic trends have cre-
ated a whole new opportunity for you to
demonstrate what you have to offer to
the people in your corner of the world.
That’s why it’s so important to
make the time to continue your efforts
into your community, even when you
really don’t have the time. Community
involvement isn’t about bringing a lot
of cars in today… or even tomorrow.
It’s more about building your name and
your reputation over the long haul.
The object is simple: When some-
one from your community has a prob-
lem with his or her car, you want them
to think about you. You want them to
remember you as their friend in the
by Dennis Madden
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business… the guy they can trust when
faced with a big, potentially expensive
problem.
Chances are you won’t pull cus-
tomers away from shops where they’re
satisfied with the service or the pric-
ing. But many of the folks from your
community have become accustomed
to returning to the dealer for service.
And when a major repair loomed, they
would look into trading their cars in on
new ones.
For most people that isn’t possible
right now so community involvement is
a great opportunity to become acquaint-
ed with these people, and have them
discover you and your shop.
Building that reputation isn’t an
overnight thing. It’s a long-term pro-
cess that’ll occur over a number of
years. And it doesn’t require a huge
production or detailed program. You
can start with simple sponsorships to
school sports teams or the scouts. Once
you begin down this path, other oppor-
tunities will follow, and you’ll find
events and activities you really like and
enjoy participating in.
So the next time you think you just
don’t have the time to attend the regu-
lar business association meeting, think
again… and make the time.
And if you forgot about Car Care
Month for April, now’s the time to
get ready for the fall event in October.
You can find some great information
about holding a car care clinic at www.
carcare.org. You’ll be glad you made
the time.
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 Technically Speaking

Getting a Firm Grip

on the RE5R05A!
Nissan’s RE5R05A is laced with traps waiting to snare you, but
by Lance Wiggins
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the corrections are fairly simple once you know where to look.

W e’ve been talking about

the Nissan RE5R05A for
some time now, but getting
a grip on it has been as easy as grabbing
a greased pig. And for those of you that
haven’t tried that, I’m sure you can find
another simile.
It’s time to get the harsh and flare
shifts taken care of, the first time, so
grab your coffee or soda, get comfort-
able, pay attention, and make your
notes.
There are two areas we’ve been
tracking: the 2-3 harsh shift and the 4-5
flare. Of the two, the 4-5 flare has been
the most common. Don’t worry; we’re
going to cover both.
The problem is the clearance speci-
fications, and there are plenty of them
out there: We found at least three and
they were all different. Having the
wrong clearance — being too loose or
too tight — will force you to remove
the transmission again. And most of the
clutch packs don’t have a conventional
selective plate.
So here’s the fix: set the high and
low-reverse clutch clearance to 0.050”
and the direct clutch to 0.060”, or as
close as humanly possible (Figure 1).

2-3 Harsh Shift

The 2-3 harsh shift is caused by
apply timing of the high and low-
reverse clutch, not the front band.
Here’s why: The front band is holding
in first and second, but is ineffective. In
third gear, it’s part of the applied state.
The servo never loses pressure, so if
the band were slipping it would cause a
spin-up or neutral, not a flare.
The high and low-reverse clutch
applies and the forward brake releases
on the 2-3 shift. The timing between
these two shift components is critical.
The high and low-reverse clutch drum
is splined to the direct clutch and is
connected to the rear planetary. The for-
ward brake is located in the back of the
transmission and is splined to the case.

Figure 1

4 GEARS April 2011

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You can use AOD output shaft
rings on the mid-sun gear shaft if you
choose (Figure 2). You can also use a
4L60E servo ring (Teflon) on the sup-
port-to-direct drum. You’ll have to butt
cut the rings to fit. The combination of
these changes will solve your problem.
But that’s just the beginning. Make
sure you drive the vehicle and reset the
strategies. And always use the right
fluid: Nissan Matic J (Figure 3).
One down, one to go…
4-5 Flare Shift
What a nightmare this problem can
be: We’ve taken over 500 calls alone on
this unit, opened 250-plus tickets, and
Figure 3
6 GEARS April 2011
it seems like this transmission refuses (Figure 4) The band adjustment has
to lie down easy. But fear not, we have been in question: (Figure 5)
the fixes.
The 4-5 flare can be a number
of things: the band, the band adjust- ...don’t be upset
ment, the input clutch, the fluid, the
solenoids, and the clearances. All of
when you have
these fall under the heading of a basic to pull it out a
rebuild. Now don’t be offended by this,
but if you want to cut corners on this second, third,
transmission, don’t be upset when you
have to pull it out a second, third, or
or fourth time.
fourth time. Seriously, just buckle up Seriously, just
and get it done.
The band has been an issue: It buckle up and get
releases in fourth and reapplies in fifth.
The band material has been in question.
it done.
Figure 2
Figure 4
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Getting a Firm Grip on the RE5R05A!

02-05 50 In lbs
2 1/2 Turns Out
06-Up
44 In lbs
3 Turns Out

Figure 5

Bottom line? Make sure you have

the right adjustment for the specific
year and a quality brown band. You
can’t make this adjustment in the vehi-
cle without some serious imagination.
Check the input clutch drum and
shaft assembly with a fine tooth comb.
Look for cracks and make sure the seals
are doing their job (Figure 6). Check
the stator support; there should be no
grooves and no wear marks (figure 7a
& 7b). If there’s any sign of wear or
leakage, replace it.
If the vehicle came into the shop
with water damage, replace the valve
body assembly with the TCM and sole-
noids.
Clearances, like I said earlier, there
are at least three lists out there. Use
these; they’ve been proven in the field:
Endplay Specifications
Input Clutch: 0.7 – 1.1 mm (0.028”
- 0.045”) no selective components
available.
High and Low/Reverse Clutch:
1.0 – 1.5 mm (0.040” - 0.060”) no
selective components available.
Direct Clutch: 1.1 – 1.6 mm (0.045”
- 0.065”) no selective components
available.
Reverse Brake Clutch: 1.1 – 1.6 mm
(0.045” - 0.065”)

Figure 6

8 GEARS April 2011

Getting a Firm Grip on the RE5R05A!

Make sure you’re

using the right
fluid. And if the
vehicle came in
with water dam-
age, make sure
the water is gone,
completely gone:
use a flusher.
Selective Backing Plates:
Thickness Part #
4.2mm (0.165”) 31 667 90X14
Figure 7A
4.4mm (0.173”) 31 667 90X15
4.6mm (0.181”) 31 667 90X16
4.8mm (0.189”) 31 667 90X17
5.0mm (0.197”) 31 667 90X18
5.2mm (0.205”) 31 667 90X19

Low Coast Brake Clutch: 0.5 - 1.0

mm (0.020” - 0.040”) no selective
components available.
Forward Brake Clutch: 1.0 - 1.3
mm (0.040” - 0.055”) no selective
components available.
Total Endplay: Use an H-gauge from
pump surface to front sun gear
drum 0.25 – 0.55 mm (0.010 -
0.022”).

Make sure you’re using the right

fluid. And if the vehicle came in with
water damage, make sure the water is
gone, completely gone: use a flusher.
All right, let’s put this into a per-
spective. This unit can have water dam-
age only and still end up with these
problems. This unit can come in for a Figure 7B
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cuts. One wrong move and you’re anywhere water can hide. vehicle… the first time.
doomed to remove the transmis- • Use the correct fluid.
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 Street Smart
The Engine is causing
the Transmission to
do What?
by Mike Brown
members.atra.com
www.atra.com

E
ver wonder why we spend so
much space in GEARS cov-
ering driveability problems?
After all, we’re a transmission maga-
zine, not an engine or performance
magazine.
But there’s a reason for this: Many
of the calls we receive on the ATRA
HotLine involving no lockup, no over-
drive, harsh engagements, or harsh
shifts turn out to be driveability prob-
lems, not transmission problems.
Over the last few months our most
common calls were about no overdrive
or no lockup. Most of those calls turned
out to be because the engine wasn’t
reaching normal operating temperature.
The engine coolant temperature
sensor (ECT; figure 1) can prevent
overdrive and lockup if it indicates the
engine isn’t up to temperature. This
could be because the sensor isn’t work- Figure 1
ing properly, or it could be something
as simple as a thermostat that’s leaking
or stuck open.
The computer sees the temperature
is too low so it won’t engage overdrive
or lockup. But it won’t necessarily set
a code. That’s because the ECT sig-
nal is within the normal range for the
vehicle. As long as the signal is within
that normal range, the computer won’t
set a code.
There are several sensors that can
cause this type of problem without set-
ting a code, such as the TPS, MAF, and
ECT. These sensors use a 5-volt refer-
ence. As long as the computer sees a
signal that’s between 0.5-4.5 volts, it’s
happy. To set a code, the signal must go
out of that range.
There are some exceptions to this.
Some systems look for the engine to
reach normal operating temperature Figure 2

12 GEARS April 2011

SUPPLIER
MEMBER
The Engine is causing what to the Transmission?

in the time allotted, the computer will

set a code.

General System Diagnosis

Any time the MIL is lit, it indi-
cates a problem that you need to check.
Ignoring it usually won’t make it go
away.
Actually, that’s not completely
true. If the fault doesn’t recur during
the next three consecutive drive cycles,
the code will remain in memory, but the
light will go out.
IMPORTANT: An OBD-II drive
cycle isn’t just a matter of turning the
key on and off or starting the engine.
A drive cycle requires starting a cold
engine, and allowing it to warm up
Figure 3 while running it through a specific
series of driving conditions. The next
drive cycle doesn’t begin until you’ve
shut the engine off, allowed it to cool
back down, and restarted it again.
If the MIL is lit, your first check
should be for any codes stored in any of
the modules. If the Powertrain Control
Module (PCM) commanded overdrive
or lockup and it didn’t happen, the
PCM should set a code (in a perfect
world).
This is why you need to watch the
commands. If the computer isn’t com-
manding overdrive or lockup, it won’t
set a code for an overdrive or lockup
problem when they don’t occur. Then
the question is: why aren’t they being
commanded?
When dealing with a transmission
Figure the
within a specific time after starting. If 4 ECT signal doesn’t reach that level problem with no transmission codes,
always check for codes in other mod-
ules. With today’s computer systems,
many inputs are shared between com-
puters, and many of those signals can
affect transmission performance.
One possibility is a faulty load
signal: If the mass airflow sensor signal
(MAF; figure 2) isn’t changing, the
PCM will think the engine is under a
light or heavy load. The same is true for
a misadjusted throttle position sensor
(TPS; figure 3). Either of these prob-
lems can cause late or stacked shifts.
One recent call to the HotLine
was for a 2006 Pontiac G6 with harsh
engagements and shifts, but there were
no transmission codes. What it had
was engine code P0013; camshaft posi-
tion actuator solenoid (CMP; figure 4).
Figure 5 When this code sets, the TCM goes into
14 GEARS April 2011
a torque management mode. Replacing
the CMP solenoid fixed the harsh shift
and engagement problems.
Misfire Detection
A random misfire problem (code
P0300) means the misfire is jumping
from cylinder to cylinder, so multiple
cylinders are misfiring.
This is usually due to a lean air/
fuel mixture, which could be caused by
a vacuum leak, dirty injectors, low fuel
pressure, or the exhaust gas recircula-
tion valve (EGR; figure 5) is stuck open
and leaking exhaust into the intake
manifold.
A misfire is often mistaken as a
converter clutch shudder; the added
load to the engine when the converter
clutch applies can create the misfire,
and it’s more noticeable in lockup.
That’s why it’s so often mistaken for a
converter clutch shudder.
a bad O2 sensor can backfeed voltage
into the ground circuit. The computer
sees this voltage, thinks the vehicle is
moving, and raises governor pressure.
That’s what causes the wrong gear start.
Here is a good one I had last week
on the HotLine with a 1999 Chevrolet
S10 4x4:
It had stacked shifts in the morning
when you first started out; after about
15 minutes of driving it would start
shifting normally. The TPS and MAF
sensors both checked good, and the
transfer case switch on the dash lit up
properly. The one thing the technician
noticed was that, when the shifts were
stacked, his scan tool indicated the
transfer case was in four-wheel drive,
but the switch was set to two-wheel
drive.
The quick test was to cut the wire
at pin 23 at the vehicle control module
(VCM) 4WD indicator signal input.
The shifts went back to normal.
The technician checked the wire
between the VCM and the transfer
case control module (TCCM), and the
wire between the TCCM to the transfer
case switch; both checked good. The
only thing he couldn’t check was the
TCCM itself, which is where the prob-
lem seemed to be.

Fuel Delivery Problems

Most vehicles use some type of
short-term and long-term fuel trim
adjustments to maintain the proper air/
fuel ratio. The computer keeps an eye
on the fuel trim and turns the MIL on
if the system reaches the limit for fuel
trim adjustment.
Underlying problems here might
include vacuum leaks, dirty or leaky
fuel injectors, a weak fuel pump, or a
bad oxygen sensor (O2 sensor; figure
6).
Any time you suspect a faulty O2
sensor, you should check its response
to make sure:
1. It’s oscillating from rich to lean
2. It reaches maximum voltage output
(0.9V) when the mixture’s rich
3. It drops to minimum voltage out-
put (0.1V) when the mixture’s lean
4. It never drops below zero volts
5. It responds quickly to changes in
the fuel mixture

A sluggish O2 sensor can lag too

far behind changes in the mixture to
allow the computer to maintain the
right air/fuel ratio.
Not only is this an engine per-
formance problem, but how many
Chryslers or Jeeps have you run into
with wrong gear starts due to a bad O2
sensor? Because Chrysler and Jeep use
a common ground for all the sensors,
GEARS April 2011 15
The Engine is causing what to the Transmission?

Replacing the TCCM took care of the

problem, and I sent a call tag for the TCCM
so I could check to see if a problem was
visible (figure 7). There was a little corrosion
on the terminals, but nothing that could be
repaired in the field.
These were just a few non-transmission
problems that can affect transmission
operation. And there are more… a lot more.
So before you get stuck at the teardown bench
scratching your head saying you don’t see
anything wrong, make sure that you check
the codes.
That’s not just smart… that’s street smart.

Figure 6

Figure 1

Figure 7

16 GEARS April 2011

 MAKING IT WORK

Whatever
It Takes… from Its
Customers’ Viewpoints

The faces behind the scene at WIT: Front Ctr: Harvey Reid - Honda Rebuild Specialist, From L to R: AJ Anderson - Shop Coordinator,
Jason Dowell - Lead Rebuild Technician, Lonnie Middleton - Dyno Technician,
Steven Atwell - Shop Foreman/Lead Technician, George Ferguson - GM Rebuild Specialist

W hatever It Takes (WIT)

Transmissions
appeared in GEARS
has

before: They were featured in the May/

June, 2009 issue, and again in April,
Let’s face it: A company can
brag about its business, but testi-
monials from the people that com-
pany serves are always a better
indicator of the caliber of its work.
The company
is committed to
2010.
Both stories were written after
So we called on Guy Fisher,
from High Tech in Marietta, expanding its reach,
speaking to WIT team members, asking
them to detail their product offerings,
Georgia; David Murgenthal,
from Blue Ash Transmissions in not only adding
their balance between being a national
chain and a local retailer, and their
Cincinnati; and Chuck Hamilton,
from Trackers Transmissions in more branches
focus on getting the correct parts to
their customers on time. So what more
Pikesville, Kentucky. Each of these
three shops use WIT either exclu- (it currently
could there be to say?
A lot, when you talk to WIT cus-
sively or nearly exclusively for
their parts. And that’s not going to has 24), but also
tomers. Because WIT’s story is much
more powerful when viewed through
change anytime soon, thanks to the
outstanding service and technical new services.
the eyes of its consumers. support they receive.
18 GEARS April 2011
Southern Comfort
Guy Fisher has been working at
High Tech Transmission and Muffler
in Marietta, Georgia, just north of
Atlanta, since 1992. He came aboard
as a technician, began managing the
shop two years later, and purchased
the business in 2008. Two decades
in transmission repair should qualify
Fisher as not only a seasoned trans-
mission pro, but also an authority on
the changes to his shop and the trans-
mission industry as a whole.
But in spite of the changes he’s
made, for more than half his tenure at
High Tech, Fisher has remained loyal
to WIT. He buys nearly 95% of his
parts from WIT.
“Ever since they opened here
in Atlanta, we started buying from Lonnie, Dyno Testing the 4L80E
them,” said Fisher. “They’re my num- and transmission. And Fisher also notes was able to complete the repair that
ber one supplier, and customer service that WIT is quick to replace a part if night, in time for the Volvo to be on the
is the main reason.” they make a mistake. road the next morning.
Fisher spends $10,000 a month But perhaps one of High Tech’s “I don’t feel like I’m just a number
with WIT to supply his shop. Shortly most memorable customer service or just another customer,” said Fisher.
after he started using WIT 10 years experiences with WIT occurred six “I feel like we have a relationship with
ago, he began calling them almost months ago. The shop had a Volvo Greg.”
exclusively. At first, Fisher was still 4L 65 brought in by an out-of-town
buying parts from other suppliers, but customer. The customer needed his car From Germany, with
he discovered the parts they sent often repaired by the next morning. High Love
weren’t the parts he needed. Tech ordered the parts from WIT late Blue Ash Transmissions in
“They’d just send something (hop- in the afternoon, so the turnaround time Cincinnati has a similar story with WIT.
ing it’d work),” said Fisher. “With was tight, to say the least. David Murgenthal opened the shop in
Whatever It Takes, their parts knowl- But WIT’s Greg Paschal drove to 1987, and began using WIT when it
edge is phenomenal. The parts they the Forest Park store, south of Atlanta opened a warehouse in the city nine
send me are correct nearly every time.” (more than an hour’s drive from High years ago. He had a simple reason for
That’s a staggering admission, Tech), after he officially got off work, starting to use WIT.
considering the intricacies of each part to deliver the parts. High Tech’s builder

Matt, James, Terry and Joe, part of the Valve Body Crew at WIT

GEARS April 2011 19

 Thackers Transmission Building
When asked if
there was one
specific time he
remembered
WIT going out of
its way for him,
Hamilton replied
that there were
too many to
count.
“We liked the name, and thought,
‘if they could live up to their name…’
so we gave them a try,” said Murgenthal
with a laugh.
Since then, Blue Ash has regularly
benefited from the consistent value of
WIT. Their excellent accounting sys-
tem and refund policy are big selling
points. If anyone has a question about
its parts, WIT will credit them imme-
diately. Other parts suppliers can take
more than a month to issue a refund or
supply a new part.
Murgenthal is also pleased with
WIT’s pricing policy, which he says
hasn’t changed in ages. Other suppliers
20 GEARS April 2011
Left to Right: Bradis Gobel, Jim Narby
can start to inch their prices north and
claim that it’s an industrywide trend.
And to put the cherry on top,
WIT offers delivery three times a day,
and nighttime drop boxes, providing
Murgenthal with everything he was
looking for in a supplier. Those features
convinced him to make WIT his exclu-
sive supplier, except for parts he has to
get from the dealers. And even then,
WIT offers to pick up those parts from
the dealer on his behalf.
But WIT’s shining moment for
Blue Ash came when the shop needed
a ZF transmission drum from Germany
that was backordered for six months.
Scott Davis, Murgenthal’s sales rep,
Chuck Hamilton
pulled some strings and got him two
drums within 10 days.
“When I do ZF transmissions, they
go out of their way,” said Murgenthal.
“Even when ZF has a lot of backorders,
WIT will have the part I need shipped
from Germany, and then deliver it
directly to me.”
About Davis, Murgenthal went on
to add: “He’s absolutely the greatest.”
Across the Bluegrass
Then there’s Thackers Transmission
in Pikeville, Kentucky, just a little over
200 miles away from WIT’s main dis-
tribution center in Louisville. Chuck
Hamilton has been with the shop for 26

Raymond Thacker
years, managing it for the last 18. He
worked with WIT CEO Kenny Hester
before he opened WIT, and started
working with Hester when he started
WIT 11 years ago.
WIT is now Hamilton’s go-to
parts company, supplying almost all
of Thackers’ transmission components,
including all of their soft parts and
torque converters.
When asked if there was one spe-
cific time he remembered WIT going
out of its way for him, Hamilton replied
that there were too many to count. “I’ve
taken stuff to them at night and dropped
it off, and they get it back to me the
next day,” said Hamilton.
That’s more than a three-hour
drive. That kind of dedication has
endeared WIT to Hamilton. “I’m com-
pletely loyal to them, said Hamilton.
“There’s no one that provides better
service than they do.”
GEARS April 2011 21
Whatever It Takes –
Now More than Ever
Despite rave reviews from custom-
ers, WIT has no intention of resting
on its laurels. Take their presence at
ATRA’s Powertrain Expo. WIT team
members wore their yellow shirts and
bow ties, and handed out bottles of ice
cold Coca Cola. Their booth was eas-
ily the most popular one at the show,
and was just one example of WIT
continuing to reinforce its core goals
and values.
The company is committed to
expanding its reach, not only adding
more branches (it currently has 24), but
also new services. WIT has new valve
body testing equipment that measures
shift time tolerances within four hun-
dredths of a second. WIT recently built
a complete rebuilding facility with a
controlled environment that helps elim-
inate airborne contaminates, allowing
them to maintain the tighter tolerances
required for its valve bodies.
Jerry Stamper
L to R: Brandon Thacker, Michael Thacker
WIT has also begun to offer rebuilt
transmissions to transmission shops if
they need one in a pinch. These rebuilt
transmissions include a 12-month,
unlimited-mile warranty on parts and
workmanship. Most importantly, these
transmissions are only available to
transmission repair shops, because WIT
won’t compete with its customers.
But WIT’s foundation and the
driver of its success will always be cus-
tomer service. No matter what its price
points are or what products it offers, the
first thing WIT’s customers are always
quick to talk about is how well they’re
treated by WIT.
There’s a reason you don’t see any
quotes from WIT employees in this
article: It’s because WIT’s customers’
words speak louder than theirs ever
could.
Well, It Backed
Up for Me!
Al’s Transmissions, from left to right: John Fusaro (manager/tech), Russell Mott (rebuilder), Richard Leonescu (owner/operator)
and Socrates Silverio (R&R/rebuilder).
Figure 1 Figure 2
I ntermittent reverse failure in a
high-mileage 5R110W could indi-
cate a worn internal range sensor.
A late model Ford truck with a
5R110W and over 100,000 miles on
it arrives at the shop. The customer
complaint is a delay going into reverse;
Figure 1A sometimes reverse won’t engage at all.
But when you get behind the wheel,
you can’t find anything wrong.
So the customer leaves the vehicle
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for further diagnosis. The R&R techni-
cian gets into the vehicle and finally
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duplicated the problem. In some cases
the vehicle would delay going into
forward ranges, won’t move forward at
all. Either way, there are no codes pres-
ent, and the scan data appears just fine.
After a thorough check of the link-
age and shifter assembly, you remove
the transmission for further inspection.
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With the transmission disassembled,
there’s nothing to indicate why those
symptoms occurred. I hate when that
happens!
If you run into this situation, take a
closer look at the internal range sensor,
particularly along the rooster comb pin
(figure 1).
With the rooster comb pushed
away from the sensor you can get a
good look at this pin. The pin rides
along the rooster comb, which operates
the sensor.
There’s the problem: The pin is
worn paper thin (figure 1A). When
placed along side a new sensor assem-
bly (figure 2, left), you can’t miss the
wear.
Another difference between the
two sensors is the return spring for the
sensor pin cam. The new sensor has
a different spring configuration that
pushes the pin more firmly against the
rooster comb (figure 3).
Special thanks to the guys at Al’s
Transmissions in Sunrise, Florida for
the heads-up on this problem.

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Cell Phone
Policies by Elite by Bob Cooper
President of Elite Worldwide, Inc

W
hen your employees come
to work in the morning,
you’re entitled to expect
them to be “thinking” about their job
as well as doing it. The “thinking”
part includes considering a customer’s
concerns, performing a proper diagno-
sis, and concentrating on what they’re
doing with each service or repair. If
they’re distracted by other people, or
by taking a call on their cell phone,
then not only do you not get what
you’re entitled to (which is their full
concentration on the job), but it may
very well lead to a serious accident. So
do this: have an employee meeting and
tell all your people that the single, most
important thing to you is the safety of
your employees and your customers.
Then go on to tell them you would
never be able to live with yourself if
you knew that someone was seriously
injured because one of your employ-
ees was not paying attention to what
they were doing. Tell them that your
company policy now states that all cell
phones need to be turned off and put
away when employees come to work,
period. They can then retrieve mes-
sages and return calls when they’re on
break or during lunch. If they tell you
they’re concerned that someone might
have to reach them in an emergency
situation, just tell them all they’ll need
to do is assure their immediate family
members, baby-sitters, schools, etc., all
have the shop phone number.
So don’t let the tail wag the dog. If with each candidate for employment. wide variety of carefully chosen ser-
you do, the day will come when you’ll Bob Cooper is the presi- vices from its affiliate companies. Visit
pay a price, and that price may very dent of Elite Worldwide, Inc, (www. the Elite website for more great tips on
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 MAKING IT WORK
New Tools for
Hybrid Transaxles
A t some point while diagnosing
a potential hybrid transaxle or
transmission issue, you may be
directed by OEM service procedures to
determine whether one of the vehicle’s
hybrid electric motors has developed a
short circuit in its stator winding. The
winding may have a short to ground,
or it may have a short between conduc-
tors. If there’s no short in the winding,
the issue is likely to be located outside
the motor.
You can usually identify shorts to
ground and internal shorts by measur-
ing electrical resistance. But the mea-
surements for each type of short are
different from one another, and can’t
be made with conventional ohmmeters.
In this article, we’ll look at two tools
for measuring extreme electrical resis-
26 GEARS April 2011
by Jack Rosebro,
Perfect Sky
A milliohmmeter is capable of accurately measuring
extremely small resistances.
tances: milliohmmeters and megohm- easily take an incorrect measurement
meters. with either of these tools. Since your
Both milliohmmeters and meg- decision to replace an electric motor or
ohmmeters measure electrical resis- transaxle may hinge on a single mea-
tance and display that resistance in surement, you must be able to use these
ohms. But the scale of their measure- tools correctly.
ments lie at opposite ends of the spec-
trum: A milliohmmeter measures pre- Measuring Phase-to-
cise resistances of less than one ohm, Phase Resistances with a
while a megohmmeter uses high volt- Milliohmmeter
age to measure extremely high resis- A hybrid vehicle typically com-
tances in the millions or even billions bines torque produced by a three-phase
of ohms. electric motor with torque produced
If you aren’t careful, you could by an internal combustion engine.
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New Tools for Hybrid Transaxles

After verifying that the

hybrid system has been
safely disabled according to
manufacturer’s procedures,
the technician accesses the
MG2 motor cable terminals
at the inverter.

The motor terminal cables

are disconnected from
the inverter to electrically
isolate the motor winding
prior to testing.

28 GEARS April 2011

A healthy three-phase motor will have
relatively balanced resistances across
all phases of its stator winding. If the
winding develops an internal short, the
resistance of that part of the winding
will eventually change. You can verify
this by comparing resistance measure-
ments across all three phases, as well as
to manufacturer’s specifications.
Since typical windings have phase
resistances of much less than one ohm,
you may need to detect variations as
small as two milliohms (two thou-
sandths of an ohm). So your meter
must be extremely accurate. A typi-
cal digital multimeter (DVOM) will
have a resolution of 0.1 ohms, or 100
milliohms. Some digital multimeters
also have a “low-ohms” feature which
produces a resolution of 0.01 ohms,
or 10 milliohms, and cancels out the
resistance of the meter’s leads.
But neither resolution is accurate
enough to measure hybrid and elec-
tric vehicle motor windings. By com-
parison, a typical milliohmmeter has
a resolution of a tenth of a milliohm
(0.0001) or less. This will be adequate
for our needs.
We’ll be testing a 2001 Toyota
Prius. As hybrid motor-generators typi-
cally don’t have a neutral wire, we’ll
need to measure the winding at the
three motor cable terminal ends, phase
to phase. This method tests two phases
at a time. The motor cables are marked
U, V, and W, so we’ll take three mea-
surements: U–V, V–W, and W–U.
Resistance specifications for many
motor windings, including the Prius
windings, are typically given at a fixed
reference temperature, usually 20ºC
(68ºF). Measurements taken at any
other temperature will be inaccurate,
and must be corrected. Since the resis-
tance of copper rises when it’s heated,
the vehicle must be at rest for at least
eight hours before measurement, to
allow the winding to cool to ambient
temperature.
Then you can correct the mea-
sured resistance to calculated resis-
tance at 20ºC using a formula provided
by the Toyota service manual. Some
milliohmmeters incorporate an ambi-
ent temperature sensor that corrects
ambient temperature to the reference
temperature. This feature saves time
GEARS April 2011 29
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and helps avoid making incorrect cal-

culations.
You’ll then compare the final mea-
surement to factory specifications; in
this case, 31 to 36 milliohms. The
manufacturer may also list a maximum
variation between phase resistances,
or between each phase resistance and
an average of all phases. Check the
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All phases of this Prius MG2 passed
the test.

Measuring Insulation
Resistance with a
Megohmmeter
A conventional, low-voltage
DVOM measures resistance by pro-
ducing a small voltage across two test
points, measuring the resulting current, The meter’s leads are connected to two of the
and using Ohm’s Law to calculate the
resistance. Everything has some electri- motor cable’s terminals, and the first of three phase
cal resistance, but the typical DVOM resistance measurements is taken.
will display an “infinite” reading when
measuring the resistance between a
high-voltage conductor and the external
surface of its insulation. This is because
the meter doesn’t have enough voltage
to drive current across high-voltage
insulation.
A megohmmeter, also referred to
as a megger or insulation resistance
tester, can produce DC voltages as high
as 1000V — enough to measure the
resistance of high-voltage insulation.
You can then compare the resistance to
OEM specifications.
Since we’re testing insulation resis-
tance rather than circuit resistance, we
won’t connect the insulation resistance
tester to two conductors. Instead we’ll
connect one lead to chassis ground and
the other lead to a high-voltage conduc-
tor — in this case, the terminal end of
a motor cable.
Select the test voltage according to
manufacturer’s specifications (in this
case, 500 volts). Then press the meter’s
test button, and it displays the insula-
tion resistance.
Several megohmmeters, or insulation resistance
CAUTION: Never allow the ter- testers, are suitable for automotive use. Shown:
minal end to touch chassis ground.
This will short the two test points and
Megger MIT420 and Fluke 1507 models.
invalidate the test. ground, insufficient resistance between fication of 10 MΩ (ten million ohms)
Once you’ve taken your reading, the terminals of a motor winding and at 500 volts. Our test winding failed at
release the test button. This discharges chassis ground indicates a short to 0.1 MΩ, indicating the vehicle needed
the meter leads. ground in the insulation of the wind- a new motor.
As a hybrid’s high-voltage cir- ing itself. The 2001 Toyota Prius has a After we replaced the motor, we
cuits are normally isolated from chassis minimum insulation resistance speci- tested the new winding’s insulation
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WHAT'S WORKING

Transformational 2
Thinking
E = m c by Dennis Madden
members.atra.com
www.atra.com

T ransformational Thinking was

the theme for the 2010 What’s
Working Expo program, and
it’s the topic for this year’s What’s
Working seminar being presented at the
end of many of the technical seminars
throughout the country.
So what is it? What is transforma-
tional thinking? Often it’s referred to in
a spiritual sense, having to do with fac-
ing your self-imposed limitations. It’s
also used to describe a learning process
for evaluating the beliefs you have that
cause you to react to or assess a situa-
tion in a certain way.
You might just say it’s about think-
ing of a situation differently. For some
it’s easier said than done. If you’re a
man, imagine trying to think of a situ-
ation the way a woman might. Or the
other way around: If you’re a woman,
try to think of a situation the way a man
would — sort of a Mars/Venus thing.
It’s almost comical in a sense, and we
might have fun with it as we cite exam-
ples and poke fun at a few anecdotes.
In terms of your business we’re
using transformational thinking to
describe a change in the way you
think about your customers, and the
way you sell your work. For years,
shop owners succeeded in selling their You might just say
work largely by overcoming objections
and establishing why their product (the it’s about thinking
transmission) was the best choice for
the customer. of a situation
This is a sales technique aimed
at getting consumers into your shop,
establishing that they need what you’re
differently. For
selling, and then having answers to any
objections the customer has until they some it’s easier
finally agree to have you do the work.
AAMCO developed a very suc- said than done.
cessful method for selling work some
40 years ago and it’s been adopted by
34 GEARS April 2011
 Now, rather than
working on how to
sell the customer a
transmission rebuild,
your question is, “How
do I get this customer
back on the road as
quickly as possible?”
many sales trainers over the years. This
technique was responsible in large part
for the success of many shops through
the ’70s, ’80s and ’90s.
For many shops it still works… for
others it doesn’t. This is mostly because
sales techniques are, by definition, for
selling commodities. It’s about selling
what you produce. And one of the keys
to its success is you have a body of
customers waiting for you to sell them
something.
As transmissions became more
reliable and reman transmissions more
prolific, the number of people to sell to
declined… or so it seemed. The answer
to this was to sell more or different
stuff. This is the complete car care
approach: Having more services to sell,
which provides you with a larger mar-
ket of people to sell stuff to.
There’s nothing wrong with this
approach and it’s been very success-
ful for many shops. If yours isn’t one
of them, there’s another way of doing
business, but it requires transforma-
tional thinking… it requires that you
stop selling!
When your goal or business pur-
pose is to sell rebuilt transmissions,
you can find yourself competing with
the low-baller down the street or the
discount outlet on the internet. When
you’re having trouble selling trans-
missions you might even contemplate
lowering your prices. Then, when your
prices are at rock bottom, you can’t
afford to keep any parts in stock.
Now you try to find sales and
discounted parts to keep the parts cost
down, which may require waiting for
two days or more before you have
them. That’s okay, because the impor-
tant thing is to keep the parts cost down
36 GEARS April 2011
so you can still make a profit, right?
Suddenly you have angry cus-
tomers because it’s taken so long to
get their cars back. Meanwhile you’re
scratching your head, wondering why
these customers are so upset, when you
practically gave your work away.
We hear these stories all the time.
You may be able to cite legitimate
reasons for it, but when you’re selling
transmissions as a commodity, price
is one of the few things consumers
have to compare; we covered this last
month using the Kano analysis, so if
you missed it you may want to take
a moment and check the last issue of
GEARS.
Transformational thinking moves
your focus from the transmission to the
customer. Now, rather than working on
how to sell the customer a transmission
rebuild, your question is, “How do I
get this customer back on the road as
quickly as possible?”
All of a sudden you have a range
of possibilities: a rebuilt transmission, a
targeted repair, a reman, or even a used
transmission. The solution you choose
depends on the needs of the customer
and what you can deliver to meet those
needs.
This might seem counterintuitive at
first, but as we’ve discovered over the
past five years with the What’s Working
study, nobody needs a transmission.
So quit trying to sell them one. Sell
them what they’re looking for: getting
their car back on the road as quickly as
possible, providing them with options
based on their budget, doing what you
say you’re going to do, being the per-
son they can trust, and making them
feel as though they matter.
Now, go back through some of the
shop profiles that were in GEARS over
the past year and read the stories again
with this in mind. Suddenly you’ll have
a completely different sense of what
these people are doing and why they’re
successful.
Think about it the next time you
answer the phone or a customer pulls
into your driveway. The answers you
arrive at for their questions will be dif-
ferent and your customers will respond
differently. You’ll see this, too, as you
develop your community marketing
program.
As we continue throughout the
year, we’ll highlight more shop own-
ers who are applying this approach,
with great success. We’ll use it for the
basis of the management sessions at the
Powertrain Expo in October. It’s a dif-
ferent approach for the changing times.
And for a lot of shop owners, it’s what’s
working.
C M Y CM MY CY CMY K
The More Things
Change…
Today’s computer systems may look unbelievably
complex at first glance, but a closer look reveals
that not much has changed in recent years.
O
ver the last few issues of
GEARS, ATRA’s Technical
Director Lance Wiggins
reminded us that the technical chal-
lenges that seemed so overwhelming
just a few years ago are now something
we take for granted.
If you’re old enough to remember
when computer systems first took con-
trol of engine operation, you’ll likely be
embarrassed to admit how frightening
those early systems were. More than
a few shops closed and technicians
changed career paths for fear of those
early computer controls.
But the more things change, the
more they stay the same. And a careful
analysis indicates today’s diagnostic
procedures aren’t all that different than
they were over a quarter century ago.
One of the keys to acclimating
yourself to a new system involves rec-
ognizing its similarities to earlier ones.
Back in the early ’80s, auto manufac-
turers were quick to warn us that not
every problem was going to be high
tech. Even on cars with computer con-
trols, you had to make sure the spark
plugs were firing and the carburetor
was set properly.
There’s no denying that network-
ing has made the computer systems
in today’s cars and trucks far more
complex than they were just a few
years ago. But no one’s asking you to
design or build them: All you need to
do is figure out what’s wrong and fix
them. And from that standpoint, many
of today’s problems don’t require much
38 GEARS April 2011
more effort than those of 30 years ago.
Think that’s an oversimplification?
Maybe. But let’s look at one of the
more common systems and see what’s
changed. Something familiar, such as a
throttle position sensor (TPS).
Checking the TPS
So we begin with a light on the
dash. We check for codes. Yep, we have
a code in memory: P0121 — throttle
position sensor range or performance
problem. Okay, so we’re going to check
the TPS.
No problem there: The TPS is
basically the same as it’s always been;
a potentiometer. It receives a voltage
signal and ground, and creates a vari-
able voltage signal.
So what’s different about this sys-
tem? Well, for one thing, we need to
find out which computer receives the
signal directly from the TPS.
How will you know for sure which
computer is receiving the signal? For
that you’ll need a schematic. The
engine control schematic will show
you which sensors are wired directly to
which computers.
If the ECM is supposed to receive
the signal right from the TPS, and the
ECM set the code, you know the prob-
lem is between the ECM and the TPS.
It won’t have anything to do with the
network, so your diagnostic procedure
won’t be any different than it was last
year… or last decade.
by Steve Bodofsky
members.atra.com
www.atra.com
When Things Get
Different
When does the network come into
play? Generally when there’s a net-
work problem, such as a communica-
tion error between the computers. And
there are codes specifically to identify
network problems.
Another indication of a network
problem is if the computer sets a code
for a sensor that isn’t connected directly
to it. In that case it’s supposed to
receive the signal through the network.
For example, say the TPS pro-
vides its signal to the ECM, but the
Transmission Control Module (TCM)
sets a TPS code. In that case the TCM is
supposed to receive the signal through
the network. Depending on the vehicle,
that network could use a twisted pair or
even an optical connection.
So the problem could now be in the
ECM, the network, or the TCM, right?
Not so fast: Remember, all of the com-
munications between those computers
come through a single connection. So
if only one sensor signal isn’t getting
through, there’s no way the problem
could be caused by the network. The
problem has to be in one of the comput-
ers: either the ECM or the TCM.
Checking the Network
Signal
One of the easiest ways to verify
the network is to check the network
communication signal. Those network
signals feed directly to the Diagnostic
Link Connector. Check your schematic
to determine which terminals provide
the network signal and then check for
a signal between each terminal and
ground. If the signals are there, the network’s live.
Of course, you’ll still have to check for a network
signal to the computer with the problem; the fault
could be in the wiring to that computer. But if the
network’s live to that computer, you’ve eliminated a
network problem. Suspect the computer itself.
Let’s take a look at an actual network problem:
A 2006 Ford 500 with an AF21 transmission came
into the shop exhibiting erratic shifts. The system had
code U0101 in memory — lost communications to the
TCM.
The TCM on this vehicle is mounted directly to
the transmission. It’s constantly subjected to drive-
train vibrations and extreme temperatures, so it’s no
surprise that it might fail. But first we need to verify
the network.
First the technician checked for a network signal
at the Diagnostic Link Connector, terminals 4 and 14. Both computer still receives the signals and creates outputs that
had a digital, 0-5 volt signal, so the network was active and you can read with your scan tool. The only time the network
providing a signal. affects your diagnosis is if there’s a network code or the
But was the TCM receiving that signal? The technician computer indicates a problem with a signal it’s supposed to
backprobed terminals 6 and 14 at the TCM and checked them receive through the network.
for a network signal. The TCM was receiving the network The more things change, the more they stay the same.
signal, so the network was complete and working properly. Computer diagnosis has always required a clear view of the
The technician then checked the TCM for power and system you’re working on and a thorough understanding of
ground. They were fine, so the lost TCM signal was due to a electrical system diagnosis. Networking adds to the fun, but
faulty TCM. Replacing the TCM corrected the problem. it’s hardly the game changer that some people would like you
As you can see, most of your diagnostic strategy hasn’t to believe.
changed a bit. The sensors still create the signals, and the

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through October 31st.
And what an Expo it’ll be! This
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aren’t a gambler, just a walk down the
Strip at night is a memory you’ll carry
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This year, once again, ATRA is shar-
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you’ll get a firsthand look at the very
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designed especially for you. And you’ll
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As always, we have a terrific show
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As always, we have a
terrific show planned,
with leading industry
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and management
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thoughts with the people you’ve only
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haven’t seen in far too many years.
What’s more, this year’s Expo
leads right into Industry Week in Las
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Top it all off, it’s Vegas, baby! This
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If that weren’t enough, we’re
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on New Year’s Eve… an event you’ve
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 FROM THE TECH DIRECTOR
Flood Damage Can Mean
More than Just Water…
S
o far this year has been packed
with heavy snow, driving rains,
100º temperature swings, and
just downright crazy weather. We even
had snow in Ojai, CA at the 800ft level.
To talk about global warming, El Niño,
or his sister La Niña would be silly; I’m
a technician, not a climatologist.
But when something as serious as
death can occur from working on flood-
damaged vehicles, I feel compelled to
spread the word. I wrote an article back
in August of 2006, GEARS Issue 114,
about septic shock. Sepsis, when intro-
duced to the bloodstream, can cause
severe damage to vital organs if you
don’t catch the symptoms and receive
treatment early enough.
Symptoms of sepsis can include:
• Fever and shaking chills
• Reduced mental alertness or
confusion
• Nausea and vomiting
• Diarrhea in the presence of
infection
• Hypotension
• Altered kidney or liver function
The normal symptoms of an infec-
tion shouldn’t last longer than five days,
and a fever should be no higher than
103ºF. If the fever exceeds 103ºF with
chills, confusion, or difficulty breath-
ing, get to a hospital immediately.
There is a way to help protect
yourself against such issues. Flooded
vehicles contain clues to their soggy
past, and shops conducting repairs or
offering inspections for their customers
should always look for several telltale
signs:
1. Use the vehicle identification num-
ber (VIN) to track the vehicle’s his-
tory.
2. Look at the seams and around the
edges of windows for a high water
GEARS April 2011 45
mark or specks of dried mud.
3. Check under carpets, floor mats,
headliner cloth, and behind the
dashboard for water stains, mildew,
sand, or silt.
4. If the weather’s hot, sniff around in
the vehicle; the heat will bring back
the musty smell.
5. Check the carpeting and uphol-
stery; recently replaced carpeting or
upholstery may be a warning sign of
flood damage.
6. Check for mud from behind the
dash.
7. Look under the hood for signs of
oxidation. Pull back rubber boots
around electrical and mechanical
connections to search for rusting
ferrous materials, copper parts with
a green tinge, or aluminum and
alloys displaying pitting or a white
power.
8. Check the oil and other fluids for
cloudiness indicating water contam-
ination.
9. Inspect for mud or grit in alterna-
tor crevices, behind wiring harness-
es, and around the small recesses
of starter motors, power steering
pumps, and relays, along with hints
of rust or flaking metal along the
undercarriage that you wouldn’t
expect in a later-model vehicle.
10. See if all the switches and gauges
are functioning properly.
11. Try the heater and air conditioner,
turning them off and on several
times. Look inside the vents for evi-
dence of mud or water. Also operate
the lights, wipers, turn signals, ciga-
rette lighter, and radio. Make sure
they are operating properly. Mud,
silt, or grit residue can be discov-
ered in the trunk, spare tire well, and
in headlamp and taillight housings.
by Lance Wiggins
members.atra.com
www.atra.com
12. Look for rust on screws in the con-
sole, glovebox, interior body pan-
els, under the seats, or any other
area moisture wouldn’t normally
be, unless the car was immersed in
water.
Of course, not all of these symp-
toms are proof of flood damage. Bolts
can rust without having been through a
flood, cars can smell musty because of
a leak in the trunk, and electrical com-
ponents fail all the time.
What’s more, the lack of informa-
tion may not prove anything: there may
not be a record of the car being in a
flood if the damage wasn’t filed in a
police report or an insurance claim.
Suppose you’ve already started
working on a car when you discover
that it may have been in a flood. What
then? Start by washing up: Simple soap
and water can dramatically reduce your
risk of contamination. And treat any
open sores or scratches with a steril-
izing agent such as isopropyl alcohol.
Then, before resuming the repairs,
use protective wear, including gloves
and a mask. And have a clean uniform
available so you can change as soon as
you’ve finished working on the suspect
vehicle.
Finally, watch for early symptoms
of infection or sepsis. If you start to feel
anything out of the ordinary, get your-
self checked and treated immediately.
The key to remaining healthy is early
diagnosis and treatment. The informa-
tion gathered in this article came from
www.emedicine.com.
DISCLAIMER: I’m not a doctor;
I don’t even play one on TV. But that
doesn’t mean I won’t share important
health information when it can affect
our industry.
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 MEMBERSHIP MATTERS
Are you taking advantage of
your ATRA membership?
I magine for a moment the car that
you drive on a daily basis and the
small, or not-so-small, problems it
may have. Maybe the air conditioning
vent doesn’t adjust, maybe the pas-
senger side window doesn’t work or
maybe there is only one radio station
that works – let’s hope it’s not that last
one!
You continue muddling through
your daily commute, air blowing on
your face while you are freezing and
listening to the same radio station for
months, if not longer. You could prob-
ably fix the issues yourself if you really
wanted to. But, you continue to use the
features that do work, because the car
still runs. It gets you from point A to
point B so there is not much motivation
to fix the other issues.
Now, imagine the manufacturer
of your car knows that these problems
exist. They not only know about them,
they know they can fix them. But that’s
not it - they also understand your frus-
trations. They want to fix all the issues
that your car has and they are willing to
do it for you at no additional cost!
Although this is a slightly exag-
gerated example, this is exactly what
ATRA Membership offers your busi-
ness - solutions to your daily frustra-
tions.
Do you have similar frustrations?
Ones such as “How do I get this vehicle
fixed?” or “How do I advertise my
shop?” or “Where will my next cus-
tomer come from?”
Do you have the solutions so you
can overcome them or are you adapting
and accepting these issues as part of
the norm?
ATRA has the solutions, ones that
benefit its members in a powerful way.
Studies have shown time and again that
successful members take full advantage
of these features. Do you?
48 GEARS April 2011
by Kelly Hilmer
members.atra.com
www.atra.com
Here’s seven simple ways to start
taking advantage of your ATRA mem-
bership:
• Have you considered upgrading
your membership?
Independent shops that are also
ATRA Technical Subscribers qualify to
upgrade as an ATRA Rebuilder Mem-
ber. The membership dues rates are
the same, and your shop will be able to
participate in the Nationwide Golden
Rule Warranty Program, participate in
the association elections, and gives
your shop priority ranking in ATRA’s
Shop Finder results.
• Does each of your shop employees
have their own account to access
the online tech support center?
Employees of ATRA Members are
eligible to receive their own account to
access the member areas of the ATRA • Do you track the warranties
websites. It’s free to all ATRA Mem- issued by your shop?
bers and allows employees to have It’s free to all ATRA Rebuilder
access without compromising the own- members. Prior to issuing a warranty
er’s login details. Create an account for on a customer’s vehicle, enter the cus-
each of your employees online by click- tomer details into the online form on
ing “Become a Member”, then select an the member website. Then write the
employee option and continue through automatically generated number on the
all required fields. Your employees warranty form. This allows peace-of-
will receive an email of approval after mind for both the shop owner and the
review by ATRA Membership Services. customer knowing that if the warranty
form is lost or misplaced, it can be
verified.
• Do you participate in the forum
discussion groups on ATRA’s
member website?
ATRA’s What’s Working forums
have a vast number of discussions
about business operations, technical
problems and solutions from other shop
owners facing the same issues. Par-
ticipating in our tech forums can help
you build connections and help get you
answers to questions fast.
• Have you used ATRA’s Shop
Finder?
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become the most
visited website in
the transmission
industry. Thou-
sands of new cus-
tomers have been
using ATRA’s
website to find an
ATRA member
transmission repair
shop in their area.
Searching for another ATRA Rebuilder
Member for a customer has never been
easier. ATRA’s shop finder is the most
accurate listing of all active ATRA
Members. It is highly suggested that
you search for your shop in the ATRA
Shop Finder to verify your shop infor-
mation.
• Are your technicians ATRA Certi-
fied?
ATRA Certification qualifies the
elite shops of the industry. The test is
available online and offers a prep guide
to help study and prepare for certifica-
tion in advance. There are three dif-
ferent areas of certification available:
Rebuilder, Diagnostician and Chassis
Technician. It’s free to ATRA Members
and it gives your business priority rank-
ings in the online Shop Finder search.
GEARS April 2011 49
• Does your shop have a web site?
If you don’t have a web site for
your shop, you need to get one. If you
agree to host your web site with ATRA,
we will help build you a site designed
specifically for automotive businesses.
In this electronic age, customers use
the Internet to find auto repair. Having
an Internet presence is as important as
having a phone number for your busi-
ness. It’s another method for custom-
ers to learn about your services and
operates for you 24/7. ATRA offers
three different templates in a variety
of color schemes and has three more
templates in the works. More details
are available online at: http://www.
members.atra.com/atrahostedwebsites
If you’ve answered “Yes” to any of
these questions, congratulations! You
are utilizing ATRA’s member benefits
and are reaping the rewards.
However, if you are a current
ATRA Member, and you’ve answered
“No” to any of these questions, you
are not taking full advantage of your
membership.
ATRA’s tech and event mastery
means there are so many resources
you can utilize as part of your mem-
bership. The industry’s foremost spe-
cialists work for ATRA and produce
thousands of technical documents
every year. ATRA’s technical seminars
and Powertrain Expo are becoming
the industry’s most successful events.
The business tools and technical tips
that attendees receive from attending
ATRA’s events have proven success-
ful. Just ask any of the shops that have
participated in the What’s Working pro-
gram.
But ATRA is more
than just tech and events.
Its mission is to help your
shop succeed, and that
means providing assis-
tance in all phases of your
business. You can con-
tinue to operate business
as usual, or you can seek
help from the association
that is here for you. Talk
to an ATRA staff member
today about getting more
out of your membership.
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POWER INDUSTRY NEWS
POWERTRAIN INDUSTRY NEWS
Hazardous Waste Is!
Transmission rebuilding shops
handle a significant amount of haz-
ardous waste on a regular basis. The
methods of handling waste chemicals
and other hazardous material are legal
requirements of OSHA. If your shop
fails to follow the requirements a fine or
other penalty might be in your future. A
financial loss from a fine is one thing,
but the safety and well being of people
who work in the industry is the real
concern.
Most of us remember a time when
transmission fluid was thought to be
harmless – until some rebuilders had
their life changed when they learned
their body was internally contaminated
because they failed to wear protective
gloves when handling parts or fluids.
The initial research on the hazardous
effect of transmission fluid to trans-
mission rebuilders was done by the
California State Compensation Fund,
followed by safety articles published in
GEARS Magazine many years ago. But
the problem still exists.
Regardless of safety articles in
many publications and warning labels
on containers telling users of the danger
of these fluids we still see experienced
technicians and rebuilders working on
transmissions without the protection of
latex or rubber gloves. If you want to
work on or rebuild transmissions, wear
the gloves or find a new career. It’s your
life we’re talking about, protect it.
OSHA is serious about proper
waste handling and control. So seri-
ous they want every automotive shop
in the country to install a Hazard
Communication Program. The State
Fund is helping us one more time by
providing us with the latest instructions
to bring your shop into compliance with
the rules.
52 GEARS April 2011
GEARS does not endorse new products but makes this new information available
to readers. If you have a new product, please email the press release information
with applicable digital photo or drawing to fpasley@atra.com or send by mail to
GEARS, 2400 Latigo Avenue, Oxnard, CA 93030.
Developing a Hazard
Communication Program
By California State
Compensation Insurance Fund
A written hazard communication
program must be implemented for
any employer who uses, produces, or
imports hazardous chemicals; it must
be readily accessible to employees (or
Completed MSDSs must be avail-
their representatives) and to Cal/OSHA.
able to employees for review dur-
It’s required to include: container label-
ing each work shift. If an MSDS
ing and other forms of warning, mate-
isn’t available or a new hazard-
rial safety data sheets (MSDSs), and an
ous substance is introduced, a
employee-training program informing
new MSDS must be requested and
of hazards and educating on controls
explained.
when using hazardous materials.
The program should also list the
hazardous chemicals in each work area,
how the employer will communicate
job hazards (non routine tasks includ-
ed) to employees, the hazards associ-
ated with chemicals in unlabeled pipes,
and how outside contractors will be
informed of the hazards to which their
employees may be exposed.
A hazard communication program
is most effective when specially written
3. Employee training and informa-
for the business and must cover three
tion on hazardous substances
sections:
should be part of the job orienta-
1. Correct container labeling to pro-
tion with a summary of the Hazard
vide an immediate warning of:
Communication Regulation includ-
• The contents of the container.
ing employee rights. It’s important
• The potential hazards the
that all employees understand the
chemical can present.
training:
• The contact information of
• Where hazardous substances
the manufacturer, such as the
are present.
name and address.
• Protective/safety measures to
Labels should not ever be removed.
lessen or prevent exposure.
If they are torn or defaced, they
• Physical and health effects if
must be replaced.
exposed.
2. Material Safety Data Sheets
• Emergency and first aid pro-
(MSDSs) must be kept on file.
cedures.
These technical bulletins are pre-
• How to read MSDSs and
pared by the chemical manufac-
labels.
turer and contain:
• Identification, hazards, and
• The identity of the chemical,
controls for substances in
with physical and chemical
unlabeled pipes.
characteristics.
• Exposure limits and health
An effective hazard communication
effects.
program is one that is well explained,
• Emergency and first aid pro-
understood, documented and supported
cedures.
by management and employees alike.
• Name and address of informa-
tion preparer.
 Transtar Industries
Announces Launch of
New E-Newsletter
Transtar Industries, Inc., the pre-
mier provider of world-class drive-
line solutions, announces the launch
of its new e-newsletter, The Driveline
Premier. This publication, which is
currently distributed to about 7000 cus-
tomers, delivers up-to-date news, new
product information, and details on
upcoming events.
The Driveline Premier is a free,
bimonthly publication, with content
developed by Transtar’s Marketing
Communications department. “In this
world of instant communication, it’s
important for us to deliver information
to our customers in a timely manner,”
says Jim Berry, vice president of mar-
keting. “This publication gives us the
ability to do so quickly and efficiently.
“We view our relationship with
our customers as more of a partnership.
Since we understand that our company
cannot be successful unless theirs is
too, we wanted to make sure that we are
communicating great solutions that will
help their businesses thrive.”
If you would like to subscribe to
The Driveline Premier, email trans-
tarnews@transtar1.com with your cus-
tomer information. To view the current
issue, visit www.transtar1.com.
TransTec Introduces
AISIN 6-Speed Kit for
AS68RC / A465 Units
TransTec is pleased to announce
the availability of TransTec® overhaul
kit number DP2560. All sealing com-
ponents required for a rebuild are con-
tained in the familiar gold-and-black
bag. Vehicle coverage includes:
• 2007-up Dodge Cab and Chassis
3500, 4500 and 5500 Series
• 2006-up Isuzu/GMC N and W Series
• Mitsubishi Fuso FE Series
• Freightliner M2 106
Featured Components
Item # Description Years half the space… for
DP2560 Overhaul Kit 06-up
B37159 Extension Housing Seal 2WD 06-up
B37158 Extension Housing Seal 4WD 06-up
B37157 Converter Hub Seal 06-up
B11564 Duraprene Pan Gasket 06-up
3545 Sealing Ring Kit 06-up
GEARS April 2011 53
TransTec® kit number DP2560 is
in stock and available for immediate
shipment.
For more information visit
TransTec on line at www.TransTec.
com.
H&A Transmissions
Offers Honda and
Acura Sleeved Cases
Recognizing the growing problem
of the vast number of Honda and Acura
units needing case replacement, H &
A Transmissions Inc. began focusing
its attention on a solution. A few com-
panies chose to bore out the bearing
orifices and install oversized bearings.
H & A believed it had a better solution:
sleeve the case.
After considerable testing, H & A
found a company to partner with who’s
able to meet their concerns for quality
and quantity, and is now offering these
cases to the industry.
Using a state-of-the-art cleaning
process and establishing a true geomet-
ric anchor point, shafts run true to cen-
ter and won’t cause the unit to whine.
And the additional bonding process
provides a secure, pressed fit that will
meet longevity concerns.
H & A is offering these cases
through its online parts store: www.
gearspeedpartsstore.com. Contact Cody
or James to have a case shipped directly
to your location on an exchange basis.
THE EMC® POWERJET:
Wash twice the parts in
much less
EASY RACK® multi-level
loading — Wash the case and hard
parts in one load.
SOLUTION SAVER® — Four
bag filters provide full flow micron
filtration and stop jet plugging. The
funnel floor makes cleanout a snap.
THERMAL GUARD® — Fully
insulated cabinet and controlled cabinet
venting to minimize heat loss.
PRECISION TARGETING ®
— 360º high impact spray manifold.
Overhead belt drive eliminates chains,
brushes, and turntable bearings in the
solution. Not just a “squirt drive” with
a bunch of drilled pipes.
These exclusive features plus
a 7-day time clock, low water level
switch, skimmer, and much more for
$4995. Call 888-833-9000 or visit us
on line at www.equipmentmanufactur-
ing.com.
JASPER Offers Late
Model GM OHV V6
Jasper Engines & Transmissions,
the leader in remanufactured drive-
train products, has added the GM 3.5L
OHV V6 to its line, and is available on
exchange for the following 2006-2010
vehicles:
• Chevy Malibu
• Chevy Impala
• Chevy Monte Carlo
• Pontiac G6
• Saturn Aura
• Saturn Vue
Every JASPER remanufactured
engine is subjected to strict, high-qual-
ity processes:
• Disassembly, meticulous inspection
and cleaning of components.
• Moving parts machined or replaced
for reliable performance.
• Head surfaces statistically moni-
tored to assure proper sealing with
the block.
• JASPER’s research and product
development ensures inherent prob-
POWER INDUSTRY NEWS
lems in OEM design are corrected.
• Live-Run testing provides peace of
mind and assures reliability.
• An available Premium Service Plan
that offers customers even greater
value.
Each engine is covered by
JASPER’s 3-Year/100,000 mile nation-
wide transferable parts and labor war-
ranty. Full warranty disclosure is avail-
able on our web site or upon request.
For more information on these and
other JASPER quality remanufactured
products, call 800-827-7455 or visit
www.jasperengines.com.
...Also from Jasper,
now offering Jeep
Grand Cherokee IFS
Differential
We take the effort out of their
remanufacturing!
The Differential Division of Jasper
Engines & Transmissions tackles the
job of remanufacturing the Jeep Grand
Cherokee independent front suspension
differential from model years 2005 and
up.
Prior to 2005, Dana Corporation
was the main source of drivetrain com-
ponents in many Jeep products. In
2005, Jeep made a design change from
a solid front axle to an independent
front suspension.
Figure 1
“Jeep uses two hefty snap rings to
adjust carrier bearing pre-load and back-
lash”, says Wayne Mehringer, JASPER
Differential Division Manager. The
snap ring (figure 1) measures 0.174”
thick! It requires a modified pair of
retaining ring pliers to keep the ring
compressed for installation. “A pinion
depth shim located under the pinion
bearing cup is also much thicker than
the ones used in previous applications,”
said Mehringer. The shim (figure 2)
measures 0.213” thick.
54 GEARS April 2011
Figure 2
To adjust this version of the Jeep
Grand Cherokee front differential prop-
erly, JASPER keeps 98 different-sized
snap rings and 75 different-sized pinion
depth shims in stock. Each component
varies in 0.001” increments.
So when a Grand Cherokee comes
to your shop needing an independent
front suspension differential, give
JASPER a call. Each differential is
covered by JASPER’s 3-year/100,000
mile nationwide transferable parts and
labor warranty. Full warranty disclosure
is available on our web site or upon
request.
For more information on the
JASPER line of quality remanufactured
products, call 800-827-7455 or visit
www.jasperengines.com.
New Oil Eater Pads
Provide Safer, Cleaner
Workplace
Oil Eater Naturals is a new line of
eco-friendly absorbent pads, rolls, and
socks designed to provide a safer and
cleaner workplace and help users meet
OSHA and EPA requirements.
Applications include plant and
maintenance facility floors, loading
docks, paint shop floors, and other
areas.
The pads are made of natural plant
byproducts that feature woven con-
struction. Oil-Only pads and rolls soak
up oil and repel water; Universal pads
and rolls soak up oil, water, and other
liquids; and Absorbent socks control
larger spills and protect drains.
The pads will absorb up to 20%
more than melt-blown polypropylene
pads, yet cost less. All are available in a
variety of weights and finishes.
Product sizes range from 16” x
18” to 28” by 150-foot rolls. Weights
include light, medium, and heavy.
For information, visit www.oileat-
er.com, or call, toll free, 800-528-0334.
Pro Trans Parts Modifies
CD4E and ZF 5HP24(A)
Drums
The CD4E double drum and ZF
5HP24(A) input drum have had their
problems, often breaking during normal
use.
Pro Trans Parts now offers modi-
fications to these drums to make them
more reliable and more durable. We
begin by making the drums 10% more
flexible; this removes the rigidity that
caused these drums to break.
Next, we make the ring groove
deeper to provide better snap ring reten-
tion and disperse the snap ring’s load
during clutch application.
Finally, we use full penetration
welds to create a one-piece bond with
the steel that meets all factory specifi-
cations.
Stop throwing away those broken
cores and have them modified with Pro
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more information call 630-521-1700 or
visit us on line at www.protransmision-
parts.com.
New Tracer Leak
Detection Dye Safe
for All Coolants
Tracer Products has made life easi-
er for technicians who service cars and
trucks by introducing its new TP-3940
Dye-Lite® Rite-Blend™ blended fluo-

rescent leak
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which can be
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won’t affect
the color of
extended-
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helping avoid
improper mix-
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the cooling system. Rite-Blend™ can
also be used with any fluorescent leak
detection lamp.
Rite-Blend™ dye reveals even the
smallest leaks in cooling systems. Just
add a small amount to a system and
allow it to circulate. Wherever the cool-
ant leaks out, so does the dye, which
remains at the site of each and every
leak. When you scan the system with
a Tracerline® inspection lamp, the dye
glows a bright green to show the exact
location of the leak.
For more information about
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extended-life coolant dye, call toll-free
1-800-641-1133. Outside the United
States and Canada, call 516-333-1254.
Web site at www.tracerline.com.
ZF Services hires
Tom Rafferty as
National Sales Manager
ZF Services North America, LLC
has hired Tom Rafferty as a national
sales manager, with a primary focus
on program groups. Rafferty will be
responsible for increasing the presence
of the ZF Services’ brands, including
SACHS, Lemförder, and Stabilus, in
North America’s independent aftermar-
ket.
In his new role, Rafferty will
report to John Edwards, president, ZF
Services North America, LLC.
“Tom brings a wealth of sales and
program group experience that will
serve ZF very well in the domestic
channel,” said Edwards. “As the ninth
GEARS April 2011 55
largest global automotive supplier, ZF
has long been a leader in developing
ground-breaking technology. We belie-
ve Tom will help broaden exposure
of ZF’s brands and products to new
customers.”
Rafferty comes to ZF from the
Affinia Group, Inc., where he was vice
president of branded sales. Previous to
Affinia Group, Inc., he spent six years
with Exide Technologies as director of
program distribution and held positions
at BWD Automotive, GPI/Carquest,
and Tenneco Automotive.
Rafferty received a bachelor’s
degree from Western Illinois University
and an MBA from Northern Illinois
University. He is a Master Automotive
Aftermarket Professional (MAAP) and
has served the AWDA as chairman of
the Manufacturers Advisory Council
and member of the AWDA Board of
Governors.
G-TEC Introduces
New VW/Audi Adapter
T h e
l o n g
awaited
VW-Audi
adapter
is here
for your
G-TEC-
T u r b o
Tank hot
oil flusher.
These
adapters
complete
t h e Mustang Advanced Engineering divi-
family of
onboard coolers which now includes
Volkswagen, Audi, Toyota, Lexus,
Honda, Porches, Asian Warner and
Volvo.
Don’t replace the onboard cooler;
flush them. Call G-TEC or visit our
new web site for a complete line of
adapters for the onboard coolers (also
known as puck-style coolers).
News Release
February 25, 2011
For more information call, toll free,
800-725-6499, or visit them on line at
www.g-tec.com. Twitter: GTECINC
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Mustang Completes
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150
31,000 sq-ft
Plant Expansion
Mustang Completes 31,000 sqft. Twinsburg Assembly P
February 25, 201
Mustang Advanced
Dynamometer today
has completed a 31,00
Twinsburg Assembly Pla
The project, which brok
new high-bay manufact
multiple 10-ton overhea
The additional assembly
of the larger scale equip
Engineering division des
space will also serve to
capacity for the Comp
Based in Sarasota, Mus
thin film solar cell manu
Since opening the expa
assembly of several la
begun to utilize the ne
The first project to begin
Heavy-Duty AWD 48” R
being built for The Ohio S
Ohio State dyne, other la
and Anniston Army De
expanded space.
Pictured above, one of the first jobs to begin assembly in the newly
One of the first jobs to begin assembly in “This
expanded facility is a Heavy-Duty AWD 48” Roll Chassis Dynamometer facility expansion
been made to our ass
that is being built for The Ohio State University. Each of the three high-
the newly expanded facility is a heavy-duty resulted in significant im
bay manufacturing cells in the 31,000 sqft expansion has multiple 10-ton
work flow and productio
AWD 48” roll chassis dynamometer being Vice President Operatio
overhead cranes and one 20-ton crane.
built
latestfor Ohio State University. Each factory
of the
“The state-of-the-art resources in the newly expanded are helping Mustang reshape o
rates to become the most efficient manufacturer in the industry”, said President and CEO, Dean Gan
three, high-bay manufacturing cells in the
31,000 sq-ft expansion has multiple 10-ton
Mustang Dynamometer and Mustang Advanced Engineering are located in Twinsburg, Ohio whe
1986. Mustang Dynamometer offers an industry leading line-up of high performance dynamometer
®
overhead
Advanced Engineeringcranes and
is a leading one
supplier 20-toncustom
of advanced, crane.engineering testing and measurem
D Y N A M O M E T E R
Mustang Advanced Engineering ®
and Mustang Dynamometer recently
Mustang Dynamometer / Mustang Advanced Engineering
2300 Pinnacle Parkway, Twinsburg, OH 44087
announced
www.mustangdyne.com that the company has com-
Phone: (330) 963-5400 • Fax: (330) 425-3310
• www.mustangae.com D Y N A M O M E T E R
pleted a 31,000 sq-ft facility expansion
to its Twinsburg assembly plant.
The project, which broke ground
in late August, adds three new high-
bay manufacturing cells, each equipped
with multiple 10-ton overhead cranes
and one 20-ton crane. The additional
assembly space will allow for construc-
tion of larger scale equipment that the
sion designs and manufactures.
The new space will also provide
backup manufacturing capacity for the
company’s Vacuum Solar Division.
Based in Sarasota, Mustang Vacuum
produces a line of thin film solar cell
manufacturing equipment.
“This facility expansion and the
improvements that have been made to
our assembly processes have already
resulted in significant improvements to
our operational work flow and produc-
tion efficiency,” said Eser Manav, vice
president Operations.
“The latest state-of-the-art
resources in the newly expanded fac-
tory are helping Mustang reshape our
cost structure and production rates to
POWER INDUSTRY NEWS
become the most efficient manufacturer
in the industry,” said President and
CEO Dean Ganzhorn.
Mustang Dynamometer offers an
industry leading line of high perfor-
mance dynamometers and related prod-
ucts. Mustang Advanced Engineering is
a leading supplier of advanced, custom
engineering testing and measurement
systems.
For more information visit
Mustang on line at www.mustangdyne.
com or www.mustangae.com.
TransTec Introduces
Toyota U760E Kit
TransTec® overhaul kit number
DP2563 for the Toyota 6-speed U760E
transmission is now available.
This unit was first introduced in
the 2008 Toyota Venza with an L4 2.7L
engine, and the Highlander with an L4
2.7L engine. In 2009 it was made avail-
able in the L4 2.4 and 2.5L Camry. This
unit can also be found in the 2011 Rav
4 with an L4 engine.
Featured Components
Part # Description
B11573 Duraprene® Pan Gasket
B37156 Torque Converter Metal Clad Seal
B29263 Left Axle Metal Clad Seal
B29385 Right Axle Metal Clad Seal
3539 Sealing Ring Kit
Kit number DP2563 is in stock and
available for immediate shipment.
For more information visit
TransTec on line at www.TransTec.
com.
Defeo Manufacturing
Expands Parts Line
Defeo Manufacturing, the world’s
largest supplier of aftermarket parts for
Allison transmissions, carries new parts
for Allison transmissions, remanufac-
tured Allison parts, good used Allison
parts, Allison OEM new parts, and
Allison transmission cores. And now
they’ve expanded their coverage:
After 30+ years in the Allison trans-
mission business, Defeo Manufacturing
is pleased to announce they now offer
1000/2000/2400 Allison series trans-
56 GEARS April 2011
mission parts.
Check out their new web site at
www.defeomfg.com, or contact Geoff
Gee at geoff.gee@defeomfg.com.
ALLDATA Integrates
with Autoi for
Online Parts Ordering
ALLDATA LLC, the leading
provider of vehicle manufactur-
ers’ service and repair information
for professional repair shops, now
integrates with Autoi to make its
online parts catalog available to
subscribers of ALLDATA Manage
4.9 shop management software,
designed for owners and managers
of independent repair shops.
The integration of Autoi and
ALLDATA Manage provides
repair shops with online access to
electronic parts ordering catalogs
through Autoi’s parts suppliers.
Autoi offers ALLDATA Manage
subscribers additional options to
manage their businesses efficiently
and submit parts
OEM Reference orders online
directly through
35168-73010
its shop manage-
90311-A0010 ment software.
“Autoi’s
90311-A0011 electronic
parts order-
90311-A0012
ing interface
— in ALLDATA
Manage offers
customers addi-
tional options when ordering parts
online. The Autoi supplier network
enables subscribers to manage day-
to-day parts ordering efficiently
through ALLDATA Manage,” says
Senior Product Marketing Manager
Diane Horne.
“ALLDATA is committed
to providing shop management
software to meet the needs of its
customers by providing a selec-
tion of electronic parts catalogs.
ALLDATA Manage 4.9 and Autoi’s
parts ordering interface improves
business efficiencies and ordering
accuracy, improving ALLDATA’s
customers’ ability to run their busi-
ness,” says Horne.
For more information on
ALLDATA and ALLDATA
Manage 4.9, visit www.alldata.
com/manage or call 800-697-2533.
Dodge Takes The
Win With A Goerend
Transmission At One Of
The Biggest Diesel Truck
Competitions In The
World!
Goerend Transmission Inc is happy
to Congratulate Aron Nick and his team
on winning the 1st Superstock Quick
16 Diesel Drag Race. Held recently
in Bradenton, FL thier team won with
a Dodge 6.7 with a 48RE Goerend
Transmission. Time of 10.90.
Also Congratulations to Ashley
Black of Blacks Diesel of Adairsvill,
GA (www.blacksdiesel.com). With a
5.9 Cummins Diesel with a Goerend
48RE Transmission. 4th Place Finish.
Time of 11.47.
Both racers are proud to run
Goerend Transmissions in their Dodge
Trucks.
For more information go to www.
goerend.com or call: 563 778 2719.
Visit their website to view their exten-
sive testing equipment.
Aron Nick and his team
1st Place winners in the Superstock Quick 16
Diesel Drag Race in Bradenton, FL
with a Dodge 6.7 with a 48RE Goerend
Transmission. Time of 10.90.
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tion available to readers. If you have a
new product or announcement, please
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with applicable digital photo or draw-
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mail to GEARS, 2400 Latigo Avenue,
Oxnard, CA 93030.
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GEARS Magazine ................................................................29 TCI Automotive..................................................................... 39
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Jasper Engines & Transmissions....................................... IBC T.C.R.A................................................................................. 47
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