April 2011

FOR THE TRANSMISSION REBUILDING INDUSTRYTM

APRIL 2011

Getting a Firm Grip on the RE5R05ANew Tools for Hybrid Transaxles

Whatever It Takes… from Its Customers’ Viewpoints

14 Sonnax Solutions for AW55-50SN*!

* Note: The solutions shown here also fit AW55-51SN, AF 23/33 & RE5F22A units.

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• TCC apply & release problems• Inadequate lubrication

1. Lockup Relay Control Valve & Sleeve Kit 59947-01K

• TCC apply & release problems• Converter codes

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• Harsh downshifts• RPM surging on coast/light acceleration

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• No TCC apply• Shift concerns

4. Solenoid Relay Valve & Sleeve Kit 59947-05K

• Wear at the main PR valve bore• Harsh/Soft shifts

5. Oversized Pressure Regulator Valve & Boost Valve Kit

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• Delayed engagements• Harsh/Soft shifts

6. Main Boost Valve & Sleeve Kit 59947-07K

• Loss of 3rd, 4th or 5th gear• No TCC apply

7. Solenoid Modulator Valve Capsule Kit 59947-09K

• Low line pressure• Delayed forward

8. Oversized Solenoid Modulator Valve Kit

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• Delayed forward engagement• 2-3 Upshift flare/low SLT pressure

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• 2-3, 3-2 Shift concerns• 3-2 Neutral

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• Delayed forward engagement• Low line, lube & converter pressure

11. LPC Accumulator Piston Kit 59947-LPC

• Delayed forward engagement• Increased throttle required for engagement

12. Oversized Neutral Relay Valve Kit F-59947-TL34& VB-FIX 59947-35K

• Overheating of fluid, bushing & converter• Harsh reverse engagement

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SPECIAL INTEREST & TECHNICAL 4 Technically Speaking: getting a Firm grip on the Re5R05a!

by Lance Wiggins

12 STReeT SMaRT: The engine is causing The Transmission

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

24 cell phone policies by elite by Bob Cooper

26 new Tools for hybrid Transaxles by Jack Rosebro

34 WhaT'S WORking: Transformational Thinking

by Dennis Madden

38 The More Things change… by Steve Bodofsky

40 Start planning for expo!

45 FROM The Tech DiRecTOR: Flood Damage can Mean More

than Just Water… by Lance Wiggins

48 MeMBeRShip MaTTeRS: are you taking advantage of

your aTRa membership? by Kelly Hilmer

DEPARTMENTS 2 FROM The ceO: Make the Time

— by Dennis Madden

52 powertrain industry news

57 Shoppers and classified

64 list of advertisers

The views expressed in this publication should not necessarily be interpreted as the official policy of the Automatic Transmission Rebuilders Association (ATRA). Publication of product information or any advertising does not imply recommenda-tion by ATRA.

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TABLE OF CONTENTSFOR THE TRANSMISSION REBUILDING INDUSTRYGEARS

APRIL 2011PHONE (805) 604-2000 FAX (805) 604-2006

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Feature story on page 18.(Paid Advertisement)

Well, It Backed Up for Me! Page 22

The Engine Is Causing The Transmission To Do What?

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New Tools for Hybrid TransaxlesPage 26

2 GEARS April 2011

April 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

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

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.

Make the Timeby Dennis Madden

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We’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.

2-3 Harsh ShiftThe 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.

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).

Getting a Firm Grip on the RE5R05A!Nissan’s RE5R05A is laced with traps waiting to snare you, but the corrections are fairly simple once you know where to look.

Technically Speaking

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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 ShiftWhat a nightmare this problem can

be: We’ve taken over 500 calls alone on this unit, opened 250-plus tickets, and

it seems like this transmission refuses to lie down easy. But fear not, we have the fixes.

The 4-5 flare can be a number of things: the band, the band adjust-ment, the input clutch, the fluid, the solenoids, and the clearances. All of these fall under the heading of a basic rebuild. Now don’t be offended by this, but if you want to cut corners on this transmission, don’t be upset when you have to pull it out a second, third, or fourth time. Seriously, just buckle up and get it done.

The band has been an issue: It releases in fourth and reapplies in fifth. The band material has been in question.

(Figure 4) The band adjustment has been in question: (Figure 5)

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Getting a Firm Grip on the RE5R05A!

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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 SpecificationsInput 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”)

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Selective Backing Plates:Thickness Part #4.2mm (0.165”) 31 667 90X144.4mm (0.173”) 31 667 90X154.6mm (0.181”) 31 667 90X164.8mm (0.189”) 31 667 90X175.0mm (0.197”) 31 667 90X185.2mm (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 normal service and you may need to go into the unit because of metal. No matter what the unit comes in for, make sure you follow these steps:• Measure and adjust your clear-

ances following the specs listed in this article.

• Make sure you’re following good rebuilding techniques; no short-cuts. One wrong move and you’re doomed to remove the transmis-sion again.

• Make sure you’re using quality parts, and never reuse a friction part that has been contaminated with water, even if it looks good.

• Replace the valve body, TCM, and solenoids if the failure was caused by water damage. Clean the heck out of all parts, cooler lines, and anywhere water can hide.

• Use the correct fluid.

• Make sure you warm the vehicle up before the test drive. This will cut the adaptive strategy time down.Over the past three months, these

techniques have proven themselves over and over. Cutting corners on this unit just isn’t a good idea. Stay the course and you’ll finally get rid of this vehicle… the first time.

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Ever 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-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

Street Smart

by Mike Brownmembers.atra.com

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The Engine is causing the Transmission to do What?

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within a specific time after starting. If the ECT signal doesn’t reach that level

in the time allotted, the computer will set a code.

General System DiagnosisAny 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 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 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). When this code sets, the TCM goes into

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a torque management mode. Replacing the CMP solenoid fixed the harsh shift and engagement problems.

Misfire DetectionA 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.

Fuel Delivery ProblemsMost 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 lean2. It reaches maximum voltage output

(0.9V) when the mixture’s rich3. It drops to minimum voltage out-

put (0.1V) when the mixture’s lean4. It never drops below zero volts5. 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,

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.

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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.

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The Engine is causing what to the Transmission?

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Whatever It Takes (WIT) Transmissions has appeared in GEARS

before: They were featured in the May/June, 2009 issue, and again in April, 2010.

Both stories were written after speaking to WIT team members, asking them to detail their product offerings, their balance between being a national chain and a local retailer, and their focus on getting the correct parts to their customers on time. So what more could there be to say?

A lot, when you talk to WIT cus-tomers. Because WIT’s story is much more powerful when viewed through the eyes of its consumers.

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.

So we called on Guy Fisher, from High Tech in Marietta, Georgia; David Murgenthal, from Blue Ash Transmissions in Cincinnati; and Chuck Hamilton, from Trackers Transmissions in Pikesville, Kentucky. Each of these three shops use WIT either exclu-sively or nearly exclusively for their parts. And that’s not going to change anytime soon, thanks to the outstanding service and technical support they receive.

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

The company is committed to

expanding its reach, not only adding more branches

(it currently has 24), but also

new services.

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Southern ComfortGuy 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 them,” said Fisher. “They’re my num-ber one supplier, and customer service is the main reason.”

Fisher spends $10,000 a month with WIT to supply his shop. Shortly after he started using WIT 10 years ago, he began calling them almost exclusively. At first, Fisher was still buying parts from other suppliers, but he discovered the parts they sent often weren’t the parts he needed.

“They’d just send something (hop-ing it’d work),” said Fisher. “With Whatever It Takes, their parts knowl-edge is phenomenal. The parts they send me are correct nearly every time.”

That’s a staggering admission, considering the intricacies of each part

and transmission. And Fisher also notes that WIT is quick to replace a part if they make a mistake.

But perhaps one of High Tech’s most memorable customer service experiences with WIT occurred six months ago. The shop had a Volvo 4L 65 brought in by an out-of-town customer. The customer needed his car repaired by the next morning. High Tech ordered the parts from WIT late in the afternoon, so the turnaround time was tight, to say the least.

But WIT’s Greg Paschal drove to the Forest Park store, south of Atlanta (more than an hour’s drive from High Tech), after he officially got off work, to deliver the parts. High Tech’s builder

was able to complete the repair that night, in time for the Volvo to be on the road the next morning.

“I don’t feel like I’m just a number or just another customer,” said Fisher. “I feel like we have a relationship with Greg.”

From Germany, with Love

Blue Ash Transmissions in Cincinnati has a similar story with WIT. David Murgenthal opened the shop in 1987, and began using WIT when it opened a warehouse in the city nine years ago. He had a simple reason for starting to use WIT.

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“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

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,

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 BluegrassThen 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

Thackers Transmission Building Chuck Hamilton

Left to Right: Bradis Gobel, Jim Narby

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.

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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.”

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.

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.

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Intermittent 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; 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

for further diagnosis. The R&R techni-cian gets into the vehicle and finally it won’t back up; great, at least you 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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When 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 you do, the day will come when you’ll pay a price, and that price may very well be a serious injury or the loss of life. The stars that work with you will understand. Those that don’t will more than likely be gone in a short time any-way. Lastly, make sure this policy is in your employee handbook and disclosed

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At 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-

tances: milliohmmeters and megohm-meters.

Both milliohmmeters and meg-ohmmeters measure electrical resis-tance and display that resistance in ohms. But the scale of their measure-ments lie at opposite ends of the spec-trum: A milliohmmeter measures pre-cise resistances of less than one ohm, while a megohmmeter uses high volt-age to measure extremely high resis-tances in the millions or even billions of ohms.

If you aren’t careful, you could

easily take an incorrect measurement with either of these tools. Since your decision to replace an electric motor or transaxle may hinge on a single mea-surement, you must be able to use these tools correctly.

Measuring Phase-to-Phase Resistances with a Milliohmmeter

A hybrid vehicle typically com-bines torque produced by a three-phase electric motor with torque produced by an internal combustion engine.

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A milliohmmeter is capable of accurately measuring extremely small resistances.

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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.


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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

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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 manufacturer’s information to be sure. 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, and using Ohm’s Law to calculate the resistance. Everything has some electri-cal resistance, but the typical DVOM 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.

CAUTION: Never allow the ter-minal end to touch chassis ground. This will short the two test points and invalidate the test.

Once you’ve taken your reading, release the test button. This discharges the meter leads.

As a hybrid’s high-voltage cir-cuits are normally isolated from chassis

ground, insufficient resistance between the terminals of a motor winding and chassis ground indicates a short to ground in the insulation of the wind-ing itself. The 2001 Toyota Prius has a minimum insulation resistance speci-

fication of 10 MΩ (ten million ohms) at 500 volts. Our test winding failed at 0.1 MΩ, indicating the vehicle needed a new motor.

After we replaced the motor, we tested the new winding’s insulation

Several megohmmeters, or insulation resistance testers, are suitable for automotive use. Shown:

Megger MIT420 and Fluke 1507 models.

The meter’s leads are connected to two of the motor cable’s terminals, and the first of three phase

resistance measurements is taken.


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resistance. It easily passed the test with a resistance of more than 550 MΩ at 527 volts.

Final ThoughtsAs motor windings for plug-in

hybrids, such as the 2011 Chevrolet Volt, and battery electric vehicles such as the 2011 Nissan Leaf, are similar to hybrid motor windings, milliohm-meters and megohmmeters can be used on those vehicles too. But hybrid motor diagnosis is still in its infancy, and some manufacturers haven’t incorpo-rated these tools in their motor diag-nosis.

Some OEMs rely exclusively on DTCs to detect motor faults. Others recommend using a conventional ohm-meter to check for a winding short to ground. Such a procedure can only detect severe shorts to ground, and will be unable to detect internal shorts at all.

Some hybrid vehicles, such as Ford’s Escape and Fusion hybrids and their variants, integrate the vehicle’s inverter into its transaxle. The design of the transaxle prevents you from easily separating the inverter from the motor windings to access the motor cables. In such cases, you won’t be able to use a milliohmmeter or megohmmeter to evaluate its motor windings.

Finally, keep in mind that a motor can develop an internal short which can’t be detected by either tool, or by any OEM-approved testing procedure. There are workarounds for that, but that’s a subject for another day.

An insulation resistance test requires the use of a special test lead with a spring-loaded on-off switch.

Test leads can be plugged into more than one socket on some insulation resistance testers. Make sure you have connected your leads correctly for the measurement you are about to

make. Shown: Fluke 1507.

Motor winding insulation resistance is measured with the meter’s ground

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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 work largely by overcoming objections and establishing why their product (the transmission) was the best choice for the customer.

This is a sales technique aimed at getting consumers into your shop, establishing that they need what you’re selling, and then having answers to any objections the customer has until they finally agree to have you do the work.

AAMCO developed a very suc-cessful method for selling work some 40 years ago and it’s been adopted by

TransformationalThinking by Dennis Madden


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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

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.

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Over 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

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 TPSSo 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.

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

The More Things Change… by Steve Bodofsky


Today’s computer systems may look unbelievably complex at first glance, but a closer look reveals that not much has changed in recent years.

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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 had a digital, 0-5 volt signal, so the network was active and providing a signal.

But was the TCM receiving that signal? The technician backprobed terminals 6 and 14 at the TCM and checked them for a network signal. The TCM was receiving the network signal, so the network was complete and working properly.

The technician then checked the TCM for power and ground. They were fine, so the lost TCM signal was due to a faulty TCM. Replacing the TCM corrected the problem.

As you can see, most of your diagnostic strategy hasn’t changed a bit. The sensors still create the signals, and the

computer still receives the signals and creates outputs that you can read with your scan tool. The only time the network affects your diagnosis is if there’s a network code or the computer indicates a problem with a signal it’s supposed to receive through the network.

The more things change, the more they stay the same. Computer diagnosis has always required a clear view of the system you’re working on and a thorough understanding of electrical system diagnosis. Networking adds to the fun, but it’s hardly the game changer that some people would like you to believe.

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And what an Expo it’ll be! This year we’re back at the Las Vegas Hilton, one of our all-time favorite venues. Just a short stroll off the famed Las Vegas Strip, backdrop for TV shows, movies, and stories the world over. Even if you aren’t a gambler, just a walk down the Strip at night is a memory you’ll carry with you for the rest of your life.

This year, once again, ATRA is shar-ing the show floor with the Automotive Parts Rebuilders Association (APRA). The last time we did that we set atten-dance records that still stand. Here you’ll get a firsthand look at the very latest services, programs, and solutions designed especially for you. And you’ll be able to take advantage of unheard of show specials, often before anyone else gets a first look.

As always, we have a terrific show planned, with leading industry profes-sionals providing their insights on the most pressing technical and manage-ment issues facing your business.

Of course, Expo is more than just a show: It’s an industry event that attracts transmission professionals from every corner of the globe. Expo is your chance to rub elbows and share your

thoughts with the people you’ve only read about in GEARS. And it’s the per-fect time to reconnect with friends you haven’t seen in far too many years.

What’s more, this year’s Expo leads right into Industry Week in Las Vegas. We open on Thursday and run through Sunday. Then a day off, and you’re right into the SEMA and AAPEX shows. So it’s the perfect time to take a first look at everything the auto industry has to offer.

Top it all off, it’s Vegas, baby! This is the glitz and glamour capital of the world. You have world-class shows… famous restaurants… night life that never sleeps… not to mention a shot at winnings that could change your life. This is the place that dreams are made of.

If that weren’t enough, we’re talking Halloween in Vegas. Think Halloween is just for kids? Everyone’s a kid in Las Vegas… and you’re smack in the middle of the world’s largest candy store. This is like Times Square on New Year’s Eve… an event you’ve got to be a part of at least once in your life.

Of course, it’s not all fun and games. Remember: This is a business event. Which means you can write off most of your expenses on your taxes.* So you get a week you’ll never forget, and Uncle Sam will help cover the freight.

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So don’t wait; start getting your ducks in a row to make your way to Expo in Las Vegas, October 27th through October 31st. It’ll be an expe-rience you’ll never forget… and we’ll see you in Vegas!

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So 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

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.

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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Imagine 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?

Here’s seven simple ways to start taking advantage of your ATRA mem-bership:• Have you considered upgrading

yourmembership?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.• Doeseachofyourshopemployees

have their ownaccount to accesstheonlinetechsupportcenter?Employees of ATRA Members are

eligible to receive their own account to access the member areas of the ATRA websites. It’s free to all ATRA Mem-bers and allows employees to have access without compromising the own-er’s login details. Create an account for each of your employees online by click-ing “Become a Member”, then select an employee option and continue through all required fields. Your employees will receive an email of approval after review by ATRA Membership Services.

• Do you track the warrantiesissuedbyyourshop?It’s free to all ATRA Rebuilder

members. Prior to issuing a warranty on a customer’s vehicle, enter the cus-tomer details into the online form on the member website. Then write the automatically generated number on the warranty form. This allows peace-of-mind for both the shop owner and the 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’smemberwebsite?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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ATRA.com has 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. • AreyourtechniciansATRACerti-

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.

• Doesyourshophaveawebsite?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.

Milwaukee

NashvilleLos Angeles

Toronto

BridgeportPortland

Salt Lake City

Detroit

Vancouver

ATRA.com has become the most visited

Web site in the transmission industry.

Thousands of new customers have been using ATRA’s

Web site to find transmission repair shops in their area.

It can be. Being an ATRA member means ATRA will place a link to your Web site on ATRA.com, where customers can use the local search feature to find shops in their area. This tool is beginning to appear in top search results for transmission repair on Google. This means people looking for shops in search engines are being directed to ATRA’s Web site and ATRA members.

The page views have doubled since the launch of ATRA’s local search feature. That’s potential business you cannot even begin to gain strictly from word-of-mouth referrals.

Your Web site is an essential tool to get transmissions in need of repair into your shop. Now it can be even more powerful. Join ATRA today and start reaping the benefits of ATRA’s Web presence.

Visit members.ATRA.com or call 805-604-2000

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Milwaukee

NashvilleLos Angeles

Toronto

BridgeportPortland

Salt Lake City

Detroit

Vancouver

ATRA.com has become the most visited

Web site in the transmission industry.

Thousands of new customers have been using ATRA’s

Web site to find transmission repair shops in their area.

It can be. Being an ATRA member means ATRA will place a link to your Web site on ATRA.com, where customers can use the local search feature to find shops in their area. This tool is beginning to appear in top search results for transmission repair on Google. This means people looking for shops in search engines are being directed to ATRA’s Web site and ATRA members.

The page views have doubled since the launch of ATRA’s local search feature. That’s potential business you cannot even begin to gain strictly from word-of-mouth referrals.

Your Web site is an essential tool to get transmissions in need of repair into your shop. Now it can be even more powerful. Join ATRA today and start reaping the benefits of ATRA’s Web presence.

Visit members.ATRA.com or call 805-604-2000

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POWER 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.

Developing a Hazard Communication ProgramBy 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 their representatives) and to Cal/OSHA. It’s required to include: container label-ing and other forms of warning, mate-rial safety data sheets (MSDSs), and an employee-training program informing of hazards and educating on controls 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 for the business and must cover three sections:1. Correct container labeling to pro-

vide an immediate warning of:• The contents of the container.• The potential hazards the

chemical can present.• The contact information of

the manufacturer, such as the name and address.

Labels should not ever be removed. If they are torn or defaced, they must be replaced.

2. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) must be kept on file. These technical bulletins are pre-pared by the chemical manufac-turer and contain:• The identity of the chemical,

with physical and chemical characteristics.

• Exposure limits and health effects.

• Emergency and first aid pro-cedures.

• Name and address of informa-tion preparer.

Completed MSDSs must be avail-able to employees for review dur-ing each work shift. If an MSDS isn’t available or a new hazard-ous substance is introduced, a new MSDS must be requested and explained.

3. Employee training and informa-tion on hazardous substances should be part of the job orienta-tion with a summary of the Hazard Communication Regulation includ-ing employee rights. It’s important that all employees understand the training:• Where hazardous substances

are present.• Protective/safety measures to

lessen or prevent exposure.• Physical and health effects if

exposed.• Emergency and first aid pro-

cedures.• How to read MSDSs and

labels.• Identification, hazards, and

controls for substances in unlabeled pipes.

An effective hazard communication program is one that is well explained, understood, documented and supported by management and employees alike.

POWERTRAIN INDUSTRY NEWSGEARS 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 [email protected] or send by mail to GEARS, 2400 Latigo Avenue, Oxnard, CA 93030.

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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 [email protected] 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

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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.

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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 VueEvery 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-

Item # Description YearsDP2560 Overhaul Kit 06-upB37159 Extension Housing Seal 2WD 06-upB37158 Extension Housing Seal 4WD 06-upB37157 Converter Hub Seal 06-upB11564 Duraprene Pan Gasket 06-up3545 Sealing Ring Kit 06-up

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POWER INDUSTRY NEWSlems 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.

“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.

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 Trans Parts for a solution that is sure to satisfy both builder and customer. For 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-

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rescent leak detection dye, which can be used for both extended-life and conven-tional coolants.

Approved by General Motors, this specially for-mulated dye won’t affect the color of e x t e n d e d -life coolants, helping avoid improper mix-ing and possi-ble damage to 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 TP-3940 Dye-Lite® Rite-Blend™ 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

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 a w a i t e d VW-Audi a d a p t e r is here for your G - T E C -T u r b o Tank hot oil flusher.

These a d a p t e r s comple te t h e 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).

For more information call, toll free, 800-725-6499, or visit them on line at www.g-tec.com. Twitter: GTECINC

Mustang Completes 31,000 sq-ft Plant Expansion

Mustang Advanced Engineering and Mustang Dynamometer recently announced that the company has com-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 Mustang Advanced Engineering divi-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

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Pictured above, one of the first jobs to begin assembly in the newly expanded facility is a Heavy-Duty AWD 48” Roll Chassis Dynamometer that is being built for The Ohio State University. Each of the three high-bay manufacturing cells in the 31,000 sqft expansion has multiple 10-ton overhead cranes and one 20-ton crane.

Mustang Dynamometer / Mustang Advanced Engineering2300 Pinnacle Parkway, Twinsburg, OH 44087Phone: (330) 963-5400 • Fax: (330) 425-3310 www.mustangdyne.com • www.mustangae.com

February 25, 2011 - Twinsburg, Ohio - Mustang Advanced Engineering and Mustang Dynamometer today announced that the Company has completed a 31,000 sqft facility expansion to its Twinsburg Assembly Plant.

The project, which broke ground in late August, adds 3 new high-bay manufacturing cells, each equipped with multiple 10-ton overhead cranes and one 20-ton crane. The additional assembly space will facilitate construction of the larger scale equipment that the Mustang Advanced Engineering division designs and manufactures. The new space will also serve to provide back-up manufacturing capacity for the Company’s Vacuum Solar Division. Based in Sarasota, Mustang Vacuum produces a line of thin film solar cell manufacturing equipment.

Since opening the expanded facilities earlier this month, assembly of several large-scale projects has already begun to utilize the new space and assembly cranes. The first project to begin assembly in the new facility is a Heavy-Duty AWD 48” Roll Chassis Dynamometer that is being built for The Ohio State University. In addition to The Ohio State dyne, other large projects for Coda Automotive and Anniston Army Depot have been launched in the expanded space.

“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 production efficiency”, said Eser Manav, Vice President Operations.

“The latest state-of-the-art resources in the newly expanded factory are helping Mustang reshape our cost structure and production rates to become the most efficient manufacturer in the industry”, said President and CEO, Dean Ganzhorn.

Mustang Dynamometer and Mustang Advanced Engineering are located in Twinsburg, Ohio where they have been based since 1986. Mustang Dynamometer offers an industry leading line-up of high performance dynamometers and related products. Mustang Advanced Engineering is a leading supplier of advanced, custom engineering testing and measurement systems.

One of the first jobs to begin assembly in the newly expanded facility is a heavy-duty

AWD 48” roll chassis dynamometer being built for Ohio State University. Each of the three, high-bay manufacturing cells in the 31,000 sq-ft expansion has multiple 10-ton

overhead cranes and one 20-ton crane.

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POWER INDUSTRY NEWSbecome 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

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-

mission parts.Check out their new web site at

www.defeomfg.com, or contact Geoff Gee at [email protected].

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 orders online directly through its shop manage-ment software.

“ A u t o i ’ s e l e c t r o n i c parts order-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.

Share Your Powertrain Industry News!

GEARS does not endorse new products but makes this new informa-tion available to readers. If you have a new product or announcement, please email the press release information with applicable digital photo or draw-ing to [email protected] or send by mail to GEARS, 2400 Latigo Avenue, Oxnard, CA 93030.

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B11573 Duraprene® Pan Gasket 35168-73010

B37156 Torque Converter Metal Clad Seal 90311-A0010

B29263 Left Axle Metal Clad Seal 90311-A0011

B29385 Right Axle Metal Clad Seal 90311-A0012

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Aron Nick and his team 1st Place winners in the Superstock Quick 16

Diesel Drag Race in Bradenton, FLwith a Dodge 6.7 with a 48RE Goerend

Transmission. Time of 10.90.

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SHOPPER CLASSIFIED ADSGEARS Shopper advertising costs $325.00 for a one time insertion ad, (2 1/4 X 3) 2.25 X 3. Larger ads can be placed elsewhere in the magazine and are charged at comparable rates. Check or money order must accompany all orders. For information on Shopper advertising in GEARS, contact GEARS, 2400 Latigo Avenue, Oxnard, CA 93030, or call (805) 604-2000.

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Eriksson Industries (860) 388-4418

Transmission Exchange Co. (503) 284-0768

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Precision of New Hampton Inc (641) 394-5955

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Miami Transmission Kits (305) 885-7355

ART Auto Sport Unlimited Remanufactured Transmissions (616) 748-5725

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BUSINESS FOR SALE: Located in Springfield, Illinois – Transmission, exhaust and general repair shop, 30 years in business, four year old facility-A/C, six lifts. All the latest equipment, including: Dyno, Tran X, large inven-tory parts and cores. Located on busy road, excellent reputation with high repeat customer base. $1.1million, Chuck Schlosser (217) 891-7542. ATRA Mbr

EQUIPMENT FOR SALE: TCRS Auto Welder, Bonder & Balancer, and a TCRS pass through Parts Washer. Also for sale, an INTERCONT 3-phase

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HELP WANTED: Would you like to join the team of a growing transmission shop in Northern NJ? We are seeking rebuilders, installers, and outside sales help for a 5 day work week. Please for-ward your work experience and history along with salary requirements to [email protected]. All replies kept confidential. ATRA Mbr

HELP WANTED: Portland, OR - Trans-mission parts counter person, mini-mum 3 years experience, good refer-ences. We are looking for a person that in the future could be the parts manag-

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HELP WANTED: Regional Sales Peo-ple – Large Midwest remanufacturer of automatic transmission components in need of aggressive sales people. Sales Territory includes the North-east, Southeast, Midwest, Central and Southwest regions. Product lines include remanufactured torque con-verters, hard parts both used and re-manufactured and new and complete transmissions. Knowledge in our prod-uct lines a must. All applicants held in the strictest confidence. Send resume to: [email protected]. ATRA Mbr

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HELP WANTED: Transmission shop looking for Sales Manger, Rebuilders and R&R Techs. Contact: (805) 236-1114.

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Precision International ........................................................... 5 www.transmissionkits.comRaybestos Powertrain ......................................................... 11 www.raybestospowertrain.comSeal Aftermarket Products................................................... 17 www.sealaftermarketproducts.comSlauson Transmission Parts ................................................ 29 www.slauson.comSonnax Industries .............................................................. IFC www.sonnax.comSuperFlow Technologies Group .......................................... 39 www.superflow.comSuperior Transmission Parts ................................................. 9 www.superior-transmission.comTCI Automotive .................................................................... 39 www.tciauto.comT.C.R.A. ...............................................................................47 www.tcraonline.comTranstar Industries, Inc. ....................................................... 37 www.transtar1.com/TransTec By CORTECO ........................................................ 3 www.transtec.comVBX - ValveBody Xpress, Inc. ............................................. 28 www.valvebodyxpress.comWhatever It Takes Transmission Parts, Inc. ........................ 33 www.wittrans.com

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