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Rear Ends-Differential Assemblies For Sale, Affordable…

Finding rear ends or differentials for sale is not an easy task for the laymen. There are many things to consider and lots of data to collect prior to picking up the phone to find rear-end assembly. Unlike transmissions or suspension parts, rear end parts are not easy to look up, and can vary from vehicle to vehicle and model to model of car.

Rear Ends And Differentials For Sale

Rear Ends And Differentials For Sale

Just because it has a specific engine size or transmission type does not mean that the vehicle uses one specific gear ratio. Vehicle manufacturers will usually offer at least two gear ratios for any given vehicle model. The gear ratio can vary with little or no relation to its intended use or market area.

Something that complicates matters is there are only a certain amount of salespeople who understand the dynamics of selling rear differentials. For whatever reason, the VIN number is not helpful, as on most vehicles it does not give any information on the differential gear ratio or limited slip options. Some cars have a number stamped on the differential housing.

One way to get the right parts to the to the consumer is by the process of elimination. The only sure-fire way to determine what rear-end to buy is to find someone who really knows rear-ends and be prepared to answer some basic questions. In some cases it may be necessary to count the teeth on the ring gear and pinion gear.

Don’t count on your friends to identify the differential for you, as they may not be accurate. If the differential is not the model they say it is, there may be restock charges for sending back parts. .

If you take the time to find out the answers to few questions, and find a salesman who knows what questions to ask, it will save a whole lot of frustration for everyone involved.

That is where we come in. Without confusing you to death or making the process of locating a differential or rear end for sale an nightmare, our job is to educate our customers with enough information to understand what they need and get the right parts the first time.

As far as the quality of parts you will receive. Our guarantee says it all. We want to build confidence in our customers, providing low mileage good used differentials and rear end assemblies with the value built right into them has kept us outperforming the competition. Need a rear differential for your car or truck? Call GotTransmissions.com @ 866-320-1182.

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Universal Joints And Car Transmissions.

A universal joint is a linkage of sorts that transmits the rotation of a shaft that goes from the engine to the transmission in a vehicle of a rear wheel drive car. Or, longitudinal in design.. From the rear of the transmission to the differential assembly. The universal joint is used in almost every class of machinery from cars, trucks, machine tools, instruments and control devices.

To get a better idea of the need for a flexible joint on the ends of a drive-shaft, you have to understand that the rear of the transmission and the front of the differential, which is where the two joints attach to are on two different axis’s. Thus the need.

The variations in angular displacement and angular velocity between the two drive line components is a big issue in many automotive setups, and can be eliminated by using two Hooke’s joints, with an intermediate shaft in some cases. This arrangement is very conventional for an automobile drive shaft.

Cardan Joint: Also known as a Hooke Joint, Universal Joint or U-Joint, it is a simple flexible coupling using a double yoke and four-point center cross. Cardan joints are used as couplings in the drive-shafts of rear-wheel drive cars.

The technical data is really not really what is important. What is important is making sure your U-joints are examined periodically and if they need replacing, buy an American made product. The cheap ones are just that, cheap and not very safe. If a front universal joint breaks at speed, a very dangerous situation can occur as the drive-shaft digs into the pavement.

Don’t forget to check the lubricant in the transmission and rear differential if you don’t want trouble with them. Call GotTransmissions.com for more information, or use our blog as a free source of information. Got an automotive question, feel free to ask it? 866-320-1182.

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Part 2: Cool Transmissions in A Hot Situation..

I got my call with my estimate and was told the heater hose under the coolant reservoir had pin hole in it, the transmission was fine, the power-plant was undamaged, that was it. They also recommended a cooling system flush, which I had them do. I insisted that I see the problem and be able to examine the van. I know everyone says “I was a mechanic I have to know”, and I heard that stuff too for years as the owner of a transmission shop.

The reality was I was not approving anything until I saw it. Once I got to see the problem and give the area a quick look over, I was happy and approved the repairs. It was nice to see the bottom of my van while it was on a lift. Looks great underneath.

We tend to think of the engine as the only beneficiary of a radiator system that runs at the right temperature, however having a cool transmission meaning a transmission with a stabilized operating temperature, which is a more sensitive piece of equipment than an engine, can be easily damaged by an overheated engine.

Almost 100% of cars and trucks with automatic transmissions have a radiator. Almost 100% of those vehicles use the radiator to cool the transmission. Since the engine and transmission are bolted together, engine heat is transferred to the transmission as well. For all practical purposes, the radiator system cools the transmission and motor at the same time.

I take good care of our vehicles, about a year ago I put in a new radiator, thermostat, all the related components including new radiator hoses and clamps. I even had to take off the intake manifold because the ”freeze plugs” in the back of it were leaking a bit, and I replaced them with brass marine freeze plugs instead of the galvanized steel original freeze plugs.

Even with the best of care, car problems can happen. Anybody bought a new car only to be plagued to death with warranty problems? That stinks, right? So at 120,000 miles, my 11 year old van had to be towed for the first time. No one got hurt, the van was not damaged and we made the best of a bad situation.

We were not on vacation either. This is personal, but my dad is in ICU in a Maryland hospital and we are fortunate enough to be able to go up and see him and help my mom and sister out. I go up alone every 2 or 3 months. This is no vacation dealing with an issue like this, concerning a person you love and helped formulate your life.

To put it in perspective, this van deal was not a big deal, no lives were involved. It is piece of machinery. I like my old cars, truck and van. I don’t do car payments. Everyone of my vehicles is in tip top shape and trust-able to go anywhere, right now. What would I have done if my transmission was damaged?

Easy, call GotTransmissions.com @ 866-320-1182 and bought on of their fully upgraded and transmissions, with the extended nationwide warranty plan, payed the dealer to install it. Use synthetic transmission fluid and ride off feeling very confident with my choice.

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Keeping a Cool Transmission In A Hot Situation..

Keep Cool When the Heat Is On. GotTransmissions.com

Keep Cool When the Heat Is On. GotTransmissions.com

We were on the road to Maryland to visit my sick Dad, my Mom, my sister and brother in law and respective excellent lovable family’s, about 300 miles into the trip as we are pulling into a rest stop, my wife mentions the temperature gauge is all the way to the right.

That woke me up. I’m thinking transmissions and radiators OMG. I probably overreacted, getting really exited and in a loud voice with great urgency “find the first parking spot”. The first thing to do is not panic. I’m a longtime mechanic, professionally, and I have an advantage in as much as I can get a good vibe on the problem fast and make a solid decision.

What was my concern? Well two fold, one being damaging the engine, the more likely problem would be to burn the transmission fluid and possibly the transmission. Remember, your transmission cools with the engine, so if the engine overheats, so does your transmission. Perhaps the largest cause of unnecessary transmission problems.

The action I took though is the same action anyone should take if caught in an unpleasant situation like this. However, I did a brief examination and determined the radiator fluid was coming out of the radiator coolant reservoir or underneath it. So I had a good feeling this was not a really bad situation.

As a matter of fact if I had not had my elbow surgically repaired last week (from 35 plus years as transmission mechanic, my right shoulder is up for surgery in two weeks) or I probably would have got underneath the van and found the problem and fixed it.

We simply called AAA and had the van towed to a hotel in town and we stayed in a hotel with our van that night. Making the best of it we watched TV and ate junk food!! BTW: The tow driver was really friendly and recommended his buddy to fix the van. I chose the dealership. When out of town, go to a dealer or some one who has accountability in case your repair fails during the warranty in another area.

I had the van towed to the dealer in the morning, asked for an estimate and they drove me back to the hotel. Turns out the problem was very simple and because my wife does look at the gauges periodically, we averted a possible nightmare. If you want to know what it was and how the situation turned out you have to read tomorrows blog. GotTransmissions.com 866-320-1182.

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What are Sequential-Shift Transmissions?

Select models of the Porsche and Lexus IS series are equipped with an electronically controlled 6 or 7 speed sequential-shift transmissions. There are several advantages sequential-shift transmissions, the primary being that you can either drive the car as a clutch-less manual transmission, or you can let the transmission decide when to shift just as you would with a regular automatic transmission.

Another advantage for race cars or owners of super fast cars like the Porsche is that it is impossible to make a mistake and put the transmission in first gear at high speeds. Which would waste both the engine and transmission.

As you can see in the video another advantage to sequential-shift transmissions is that the shifting mechanism has only “back” and “forward” movement when in the “drive” position, meaning when you are in manual mode you simply move the shifting lever forward or backwards to change gears.

Sequential-shift transmissions also have built-in protection against high-RPMs so it is impossible to “put” the car into low gear while traveling at a high rate of speed, meaning drivers can power through gears without the fear of burning up their transmission with a misplaced movement of the shifting lever.

Very expensive for the most part, yet some of the manufacturers realize the demand for sequential shift transmissions in the less expensive go fast cars. With that in mind expect to see affordable cars that are fuel efficient to start using less expensive versions of sequential shift tranny’s.

The public gets what it demands. If you own a car with a sequential shift transmission and are having problems with it we are considered to be one of the most knowledgeable authorities on this tiny share of the transmission market.

Regardless of why, if you are interested in this very special type of transmission, give us a shout and speak with someone who knows what they are talking about. It is not a subject for the un-knowledgeable. Call GotTransmissions.com for all of your transmission issues. 866-320-1182.

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Lets Get Geard Up For Automatic Transmissions

Super Service with a Smile. Buy Transmissions

Super Service with a Smile. Buy Transmissions

It’s not so long ago that we managed to find our way through five speed manual transmissions after years of mastering four speeds. Now we have to stroke our way through six speeds. Those of us who test drive cars for a living as mechanics eventually get to try all these new systems. I’m so accustomed to shifting smoothly with a 6-speed manual, I suppose if I went back to an old 4-speeder I’d think something was missing. Still, for most driving situations, five forward speeds seems more than adequate.

But it’s with the automatic transmissions that the most changes have occured, led by computer-based electronics which give it a “brain” that recognizes driving situations and adjusts almost instantly. In this case the added gears are a real benefit. Automatics have allegedly lagged behind manuals in efficiency. Whatever number of gears a car’s manual transmission came with, the automatic option usually has one less speed.

The advent of 5-speed and 6-speed automatics means that performance, both acceleration and fuel economy, is now equal to, or greater than most manuals. Gradually the cost of such systems will come down to the point where we can expect to see them in everything from economy compacts to mid-range family sedans.

Meanwhile, in an attempt to make happy enthusiast types who like the convenience of an automatic but prefer to control their own destiny, we’ve seen a newer computerized version of ‘manually shifted’ automatics. Controlled by buttons on the steering wheel spokes or, in some cases, gear levers that can be flicked up-and-down or right-to-left, they allow the driver to shift at will.

My experience with the numerous automatic shift controls, is that the automatic can do the job just as well if left alone. Besides, a big part of the fun when driving a manual comes with the ability to manipulate the clutch. On the other hand, some performance cars are now offered with a sequential shifter based on Formula One racing technology. Small paddles on the front and back of the steering wheel merely have to be flicked with a finger to shift gears.

In the long run I think you’ll see wide-spread adaptation of the CVT technology. It’s far less complex than a conventional automatic and more efficient, to boot. There are no real gears, only a pulley and a pair of cones. As the car accelerates the pulley adjusts its position on the cones, matching engine revs to road speed. In use, the engine maintains a more-or-less constant rpm and when standing in traffic doesn’t cause the car to creep forward.

To accommodate drivers who expect to hear a change in engine revs, some automakers force a computer-simulated extra gear change and even add a little “creep” at standstill. That’s the way it is with a finicky public.

Meanwhile this new phenomenon of multiple transmission options, especially when there’s no choice of engines, will continue to confuse. More gears, anyone? Anyone have similar thoughts? I’m interested in your take on this subject. Meanwhile, feel free to examine more information on our blog or give us a shout at 866-320-1182 about what is on your mind. GotTransmissions.com

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Need a Rebuilt Transmission Fast?

Need a Reliable Rebuilt Transmission Fast?

Need a Reliable Rebuilt Transmission Fast?

You are on vacation and in an unfamiliar area when your car starts to lose it’s pickup and stops moving. Pull off the road and call AAA for some help. As soon as the tow driver mentions to you that you may need a rebuilt transmission, count to ten and don’t panic. It’s fine to get a recommendation from the tow driver, but check them out first.

Two of the biggest fears are how do I now who will treat me fairly and what about the warranty? If I have a problem when I get home, that’s 1000 miles away, how will I get warranty service? These are all legitimate questions you should have an answer to.

When you are in unfamiliar territory it is usually safe to go to the dealer at least to get an honest diagnosis. Dealers at least have the factory as a common bond to make sure you are treated well, and the dealer should offer a nationwide guarantee.

The way I would handle the situation if it was determined by a professional mechanic at the dealership I needed a replacement transmission. In order to save the time that the dealership would need to remove, disassemble and produce an estimate and get parts, you can be getting the car back on the road.

Ask if you were to supply the transmission if they would install it. If so, then the fastest and most reliable avenue would be to call GotTransmissions.com and speak to a trained staff member about your situation and how best to get you back on the road again on your budget.

Once the guidelines are established and we can provide enough education for you to make a good decision, we will ship said transmission from a close warehouse ASAP to said location.

First off, you will get back on the road faster than any other way. To make this more tasty, our transmissions are nationwide guaranteed. So, should there be any warranty issues with it, anywhere in the country, you are under warranty and can expect fast professional customer service. Knowing that not having to argue over your warranty is a big relief, and that our award winning customer service department will make this a good experience.

Interested? Write down our phone number, 866-320-1182, name, GotTransmissions.com and keep it safe. Nothing like being prepared. Building confidence and offering value is our specialty. Call and find out more about our transmissions for sale.

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Time To Maintain Your Automatic Transmissions

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It’s the time of year when I start to expound on the virtues of taking good care of your automatic transmissions, and be prepared for the hot weather coming up. Taking care of your transmissions and the surrounding team members can save a bunch of money, and the pain and frustration of having to purchase replacement automatic transmissions.

I live in Florida and can speak with confidence on the problems heat can cause an under-maintained transmission. Heat does a real number on a transmission even if it is in good health and well maintained, so service work in a hot climate should be performed before the really intense heat arrives. Once it is here it may be to late, and no-one likes sitting on the side of the road for a few hours waiting for a tow truck in 95 degree weather.

Even with proper maintenance your transmissions cooling systems are under great duress trying to keep both the engine and transmission cool and operating at the proper temperatures. Did you know that ATF or automatic transmission fluid can catch fire if the cooling system fails and causes the engine and transmission to overheat.

The transmission cools through either or both: the engines radiator first, and possibly an auxiliary cooler before the ATF returns to the transmission about 20 degrees cooler. A few cars only use an auxiliary transmission cooler. By having a radiator in line with the transmission cooling system we have a device that stabilizes both engine temperature and transmission temperatures in all operating range, all the time.

One of the ways manufacturers and smart transmission people combat high temperatures is to use synthetic transmission fluids. Synthetic transmission fluids can take as much as 400 degrees of heat before they ‘break down’. It is very unlikely that having a transmission fluid failure and a subsequent transmission failure will happen if you use synthetics.

Did you know conventional oils and transmission fluids can start to break down at about 220 to 240 degrees and boil at 270 degrees? That is not a lot of working leeway considering your engine and transmission operate at about 200 to 220 degrees almost all of the time.

Don’t take my advise, take the advise of plenty of auto owners who spent a small fortune replacing their transmissions because it was a pain in the butt to take the time to have their transmission serviced.

Take a few minutes to look at more transmission saving tips on our blog. We have stocked it with all sorts of informational articles to help prevent the need for transmission replacement. Call us anytime at 866-320-1182. GotTransmissions.com

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Transmission Choices Catching Up To Engine Options

Choose your Transmission....

Choose your Transmission....

An extraordinary yet subtle change is taking place in modern cars. For the first time I can think of automakers are providing as many transmissions as engine choices. The new BMW 6-Series, for example, offers just one V-8 engine, but buyers can choose from a 6-speed manual, a 6-speed automatic, or a 6-speed electronically-shifted manual transmission.

Order an Audi A4 and depending on engine, take your pick from a 5-speed manual, 5-speed automatic, 6-speed manual, or gear-less CVT (continuously variable transmission). Even some of the economy cars now let you select from more than the basic 5-speed or 4-speed menu. Ford’s Focus comes with a choice of 5-speed manual, 6-speed manual, or 4-speed automatic.

What’s behind this proliferation of transmissions? It’s partly a matter of matching engine power with gears in order to obtain the best combination of fuel economy and performance. The change also comes as a result of manufacturers experimenting with radical concepts like CVT while backing their hunches with conventional systems because consumers are slow to accept ideas that don’t conform to traditional driving experiences. And finally, there’s the age-old game of segmenting markets to attract more customers.

One wonders if all this is really necessary. While enthusiasts may understand the differences the average car buyer is merely confused and wants nothing more than to put the gear lever in drive, motoring away without giving a further thought to the transmission.

For the most part, that is how I feel. Unless I’m in my 1970 Porsche 911 with a manual 5 speed transmission, I don’t want anything to do with a shifter. That one thing we still have in america, the power to decide on which transmission to choose.

The biggest issue with so many choices in transmissions to make is which transmission is suitable for you and your budget. More importantly is the possibility of needing a replacement transmission. Dealing with a well trained professional can be the difference. You don’t want to deal with a bunch of wino’s dragged off the street to be ”engine replacement specialists” for the day? Do you?

When you become involved in the world of buying transmissions for replacement purposes, it is easy to understand why the outfit you choose is critical for success. Call GotTransmissions.com @ 866-320-1182 and let us do the dirty work. Our goal is to get the right transmission to you as fast as legally possible. Call us today.

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4L60E Hi-Performance Automatic Transmissions

Save Money on 4L60E Transmissions for Sale

Save Money on 4L60E Transmissions for Sale

All GotTransmissions.com transmissions begin and end with the same technician. Almost all of our technicians have over 20 years of transmission experience. Before it is shipped out the door, it is test run on an in-house dyno. Because of the high quality of our products, we work hand-in-hand to provide the ultimate in transmissions.

Each tranny is torn down and remanufactured with top quality performance products. The entire process takes anywhere between 10-15 hours, and each tranny is assembled to meet or exceed factory specifications and tolerances. Transmissions are assembled with a new gasket set, seals, bushings and sealing rings. Not to mention, our realistic concoction of upgrades to the internal components.

The top level units also features a heavy duty torque converter with a flanged hub, heavy duty Torrington bearings, furnace-brazed pump, and turbine. Once the tranny is assembled, it is put on the dynomometer for extensive testing. Each tranny is tested, with its converter in place on the equivalent of about 30 miles on the street and up to speeds of 100 mph. They also monitor pressures, temperatures, forward gears and reverse, which ensure no one ends up with the short end of the stick.

The General Motors 4L60E transmission has been one of the most popular automatic transmissions ever built and literally became the sweetheart transmission for the bulk of GM rear wheel drive, or longitudinal drive-trains. It’s versatility allows this unit to be perfectly comfortable working in a luxury car like a Buick or in a work truck. It is all a matter of calibration.

For all practical purposes, the 700R4 was the first version of the 4L60 family of transmissions by Chevy in 1981. Because of the overall success, many components have undergone little change except for improvements and turning the transmission into a fully computerized model.

The options available are assorted and one will certainly fit your needs. Our normal inventory includes low mileage used transmissions, transmissions and crate units. Only after listening to some educational information will you be ready to make an informed decision that is in your best interests.

Take a minute extra and call GotTransmissions.com at 866-320-1182 and learn how to choose which replacement engine suits your needs and budget. With all of the options we have available, a solution is with reach. Call now.

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