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Used Transmissions Can Give Your Car A New Lease On Life.

When you own a perfectly good car, lets say about 10 years old and the engine has a failure, for any reason, what to do is the big question about replacement engines in general. Before you have a knee-jerk reaction and go buy a new car or another used car, hear me out.

What I am going to say has been repeated many times in this blog. If you have a good car with a bad engine, why not save a bunch of money and have one of our low mileage pre tested used engines installed? A new car can cost anywhere from 12000 dollars for taxi cab mini car to 50,000 bucks or more for a Lincoln Navigator. But when you think about buying a new car in detail, after a few months the novelty of the new car wears off. So I suggest you save multi thousands of dollars and buy a good used replacement engine and have a competent shop install it, or even the dealer.

By having the repair shop renew the cooling system and other related systems when your used engine is instaleed, you are putting yourself in a spot to save money, that’s obvious, but you have given your car anew lease on life. In fact most of our customers feel like they have bought a new car when they installed a good second hand motor and have the small things checked also while the engine is out of the car. The car runs better and even gets better fuel mileage. Now that is a great value.

To make this short, don’t just dive into another car if your engine fails. Call our experts at GotEngines.com on our toll free number 866-320-1182 and speak with down to earth specialist about which one of our used engines for sale are in your best interests. they have plenty of time to educate you on what your engine needs may be.

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A4LD Ford Transmissions: Premium Grade Rebuilt Transmissions.

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The Ford Transmission called The A4LD has been used since 1985. These transmissions was introduced with the 1985 Bronco II and Ranger, again with four- and six-cylinder engines only. The Explorer started to use it in 1990. It was replaced by the 4R44E and 4R55E in 1995.

The A4LD transmission was not exactly a smashing success. As with many new features, which was simply making a 4 speed overdrive transmission out of a mediocre three speed automatic transmission called the C-3 was basically a problem filled transmission which used the public as the guinea pig. Through out the years qualified upgrades were introduced by research and development companies and innovative transmission mechanics, which improved the unit immensely.

Since this transmission was discontinued by Ford in 1995, there are not to many lower mileage used units left to be sold. The bulk of them are very high mileage or flat out broken down. Realistically speaking, your best bet in terms of a replacement transmission is to purchase a quality rebuilt transmission with all of the latest upgrades. You may even want to install a transmission cooler as a little insurance.

In fact you probably will be surprised at how affordable rebuilt A4LD Ford Transmissions cost compared to companies who sell high mileage used transmissions. When you factor in the fact that rebuilt transmission from GotTransmissions.com are fully upgraded and very affordable, it does not make sense to buy your rebuild A4LD transmission from anyone else. That is GotTransmissions.com @ 866-320-1182.

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What Defines The Term “Used Transmissions”?

How would you define the term used transmissions? Did you ever stop to think that when you buy a new car with only 5 miles on it, the transmission is a used transmission now? Realistically speaking once the transmissions are fired up at the factory it is now a used transmission, in essence. After the lot boy does the prep work for delivery and takes a spin in it, it is used. Did you know that car salesman often grab a new car to blast down the street to the store for some coffee? You know what cars many car salesmen and executives drive home at night? The car you might buy ‘new’ tomorrow.

I bring this up because the bulk of transmission break in is done at the factory on a machine called an transmission dynomometer before the transmission is installed into the car. They adjust it and put it through a ten minute break in procedure. That takes care of the critical start up period and the transmission is about 7o% broken in. The other 30% comes from the next folks who drive it. If it is test driven 10 times and the possible new owners wants to see how fast it will go or how much power it has, the transmission is now being broken in incorrectly, abused to say the least, and if you buy that car you may not get the full life that one might expect out of your ‘new’ cars transmission.

So a well broke in transmission is hard to detect when you buy a new car. The last vehicle I bought new for myself, was a 1988 GMC 3500 1 ton 4X4 standard length pickup truck with only four wheels, it is not a ‘dualie’. It has a GM T-700-R4 in it. I was cruising on my Harley Davidson Motorcycle past the GMC dealership on a Sunday afternoon and saw it on the semi truck being pulled off. I immediately hung a hard right into the dealership and asked a salesman if I could test drive it. It had 3 tenths of a mile on it and I fell in love with the body style when I saw it on the trailer truck.

I told the salesman I don’t want anyone driving it, please put a dealer tag on it and let me take it for a drive. He was cool with that, and after going a couple blocks I turned around and came back and told him I want to buy it and take it home with out any dealer prep and my reasons why. Somewhat confused, he agreed and I bought the truck.

This will make you sick, but the original new cost was $17,500.00 in 1988 (I feel like I stole it, so throw me in jail!). The same truck now is over 50,000 dollars. The new trucks are fancy shmansy and all that jazz, but they don’t drive like mine. They don’t have the sold feel, straight ahead tracking or breaking ability of mine. That is why I still own it. People want to buy it from me every day, don’t even ask me! It only has 93000 easy miles on it.

I hope you can understand that even a new car can have a bad or poorly broken in  transmission in it. If you have a car that needs a replacement transmission, prematurely and you bought it new, the above story may be why, especially if you bought the car brand new. If for any reason you need a replacement transmission for your truck or car call GotTransmissions.com @ 866-320-1182. Our used transmissions for sale are low mileage and have proven to be top notch long term solutions for anyone who needs an transmission transplant.

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Replace the Clutch When you Buy a Used Transmission.

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When I re-did the transmission in my 1970 Porsche 911S, I was surprised to find a Sachs (OEM) racing clutch in it. It is very different than the clutches most of us are familiar with. Needless to say I was not surprised to see such a super heavy duty clutch in it. The rest of the car is over-engineered, but it is also one of the best car designs in the world for working on.

Porsche’s are extremely reliable, probably the best built and fastest car in the world. The engineers realized the car has to be serviced and fixed at times and really put a lot of effort into making it very serviceable. It is probably due to the racing heritage Porsche owns.

Did you know that the Porsche 911 has won more road races than every other brand of car in the world combined??

The full clutch kit which includes a new clutch pressure plate, a clutch disc and new OEM German through-out bearing cost me in 2001 a bit over 500 bucks, and I got a discount because I owned a transmission shop at that time. I also had a machine shop resurface the flywheel clutch surface at the same time.

The point is that if you have to remove your transmission for perhaps replacement used transmissions, don’t cut corners here, put a new factory Sacks brand clutch in it. They are easy to find, but expensive. Porsche owners know that and expect it too.  Call GotTransmissions.com now @ 866-320-1182 and speak to someone who knows what they are talking about when it comes to any transmission.

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Used Transmissions: Porsche 901 (1970-1971) Magnesium Case.

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As I mentioned in several articles I wrote on (www).GotEngines.com, our sister site, I own a 1970 Porsche 911S upgrade to the RS specs using genuine Porsche Parts. Hi cost, Hi quality.  Now we can speak on Porsche Transmissions.

When I decided to overhaul, rebuild, re-manufacture (all mean the same thing) the transmission, needless to say it was an interesting experience. I was floored at how well engineered the transmission is and how easy it was to work on. Warning: This is not a job for the DIY at home on the weekends. It takes plenty of skill and the proper tools, which are expensive.

The 1970 model 901 transmission has a magnesium case. I know this sounds really cool, but the rest series of 901 and the other Porsche transmissions use aluminum cases which are stronger, believe it or not.

So after a good clean up and inspection, I decided to replace the second gear synchronizer assembly. That was the main reason for pulling it out of the car and ‘going through it’. The gears were perfect and as surprising as it was the unit was absolutely perfect otherwise. Even the super hi quality German bearings that come in the transmission were beautiful. I say that with confidence since I viewed them through a microscope at my friends place, the veterinarians office.

Other than the second gear synchro, I put new factory seals in it. Another thing I did was have the gears cryogenically hardened. What that means is they are super frozen in a liquid nitrogen for the proper period of time and allowed cool of correctly and you have doubled the strength of the metal gears and shafts.

That was luxury. I never squeal tires or bang gears. Once you start to abuse your transmission, and it craps, and you have to pay for it, most people stop the abuse. I treat my cars with respect. I don’t mind at all revving it to 9000 rpms, the motor can handle it easily, but I don’t bang it into the next gear, I do shift fast, but with some ‘touch’. I am not an abuser, I always remember the case is soft, it is magnesium.

Had this transmission been beyond repair, my first choice would be to call GotTransmissions.com @ 866-320-1182. They have the ability to locate these units used and guaranteed perfect. If you read the article at www.GotEngines.com about the car and engine, you will see why I would trust GotTransmissions.com to supply me with the best used transmissions on the market. That’s a guarantee.

PS. If you read the post on our sister site, you will know why I am the chief blogger for GotTransmissions.com. I believe in them.

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Manual Transmissions Operate Better With The Right Lubricant

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Manual Transmissions For Sale

One of the problems that occurs with manual transmissions in specific, is the lack of knowledge in what type of lubrication to use. For instance many people notice their cars or trucks are ‘sticky’ or ‘hard’ to shift when it is cold out. On the opposite end, when it is hot, many people notice some ‘extra noise’ coming from their standard transmissions.

One of the main reasons is using the incorrect gear lubrication. What that means is that the ideal standard or manual transmission lubricant is a multi weight synthetic fluid. The lubricant that the manufacturer recommends. In fact General Motors has a brand specific lubrication for every one of their transmissions. Chrysler and Ford along with many of the Japanese and European cars use brand specific fluids.

Multi weight lubricants come in handy in areas that get cold in the winter and hot in the summer. For instance a 10W-40W lubricant means that beacuase it has a low number of 10W (weight) it is thinner when cold, therefore not impeding the smoothness of shifting when the fluid is cold. Synthetic fluids can stay stabilized and provide excellent coverage at temperatures a low as -60 degrees. Conventional lubricants turn into jelly, literally at those temperatures.

Hot temperature climates present the opposite problem. Hot temperatures require a thicker lubricant since the heat thins it out naturally. So, having a rating of 4oW means the fluid will maintain its viscosity in hot conditions. Needless to say, synthetics take the heat much better without breaking down.

The last issue is easy to solve. And that is what weight of lubricant does your specific car use. The best place to locate that information is in your owners manual in the lubrication section. If you don’t have an owners manual feel free to call GotTransmissions.com @ 866-320-1182, we can provide you with that information as a courtesy. In fact our blog is presented just for the sole reason of providing an education to our customers or anyone who wants to read it. We can also provide you with the best manual transmissions on the market.

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Manual Transmissions for Sale at Wholesale Cost..

Contrary to popular belief, modern manual transmissions are equally as complicated as an automatic transmission. We call modern transmissions “constant mesh transmissions”. Examing the picture below:

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Manual Transmissions For Sale

We can see how the gears are meshed together all the time. Which is why we call them ‘constant mesh’.

There is no simple way to describe this particular type of transmission in terms most people would understand. My suspicion is that you arrived here because you need to buy a manual transmission.

You came to the right place. We stock the highest quality rebuilt manual transmissions in the US. All rebuilt manual transmissions use the finest quality American made bearings and gears, giving you a big advantage over the cheapo joints who use poorly designed Chinese replacement parts. We built quality and value into our transmissions.

You can bet that our used manual transmissions have been pre checked for wear or damage. We reject anything that does not meet our strict standards.

With peace of mind and pure value build into every one of our transmissions for sale, and by supplying you with a good education so you make the best decision for your needs, Call GotTransmissions.com @ 866-320-1182 and speak to professional who has the time to help you make a great choice. Don’t forget to ask about our exclusive labor guarantee.

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Allison Transmissions: 1000 Series Six-Speed Automatic Transmission

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Allison Transmissions, a manufacturer of commercial duty automatic transmissions. Allison transmissions are made up of ten different modules. A module is an isolated component/section of the transmission. There is a torque converter module which is used to multiply torque. The torque converter housing module which is simply just a casing around the torque converter. The control module which is the brains of the transmission. The front support/charging pump module which supports the front of the transmission. The Rotating Clutch Module which is a series of rotating clutches used to engage gears. The rear cover module and the main shaft module are self explanatory they are the rear cover and main shaft of the transmission. The P1 and P2 planetary module are the gears of the transmission. Last there is the main housing module which is the main casing of the transmission.

The heavy-duty, available Allison 1000 Series six-speed automatic transmission is a GM exclusive.(1) This renowned transmission delivers state-of-the-art features, including:

One of many GMC transmissions heavy-duty truck-exclusives: Tap-Up/Tap-Down driver shift control feature on the gear shift lever that allows the driver to manually select upshifts and downshifts with the simple push of a button

  • Auto-Grade Braking — a feature you won’t find on heavy-duty trucks from Dodge(2) — that automatically downshifts to help slow the truck when the driver applies the brakes while descending long, steep grades.
  • Cruise control — maintain a constant speed during travel over mountainous terrain without the driver ever having to touch the brakes
  • Shift stabilization to help reduce shift busyness when driving on mountainous terrain
  • Shares many of the same load-carrying components found in Chevy medium-duty commercial truck transmissions
  • Heavy-duty park pawl

Mainly used in Motorhomes ans midsized HD commercial vehicles, most of the major manufacturers have switched from the light truck transmissions to the heavy duty Allison transmissions for much added durability and better gear range selection by the computerized control system to provide better fuel mileage as well. Call GotTransmissions.com @ 1-887-268-0664 and speak with a specialist about one of our rebuilt Allison transmissions. We put our Allison transmissions through the most rigorous testing procedure in the industry to make sure it performs flawlessly in relation to your vehicle exactly.

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Transaxales: Toyota Front Wheel Drive Cars Need Extra Attention..

A good example of the reservoir type of transmissions with this system is the system most Toyota front wheel drive cars use. The transaxle is a combination of the transmission and differential assembly in the same case, hence, transaxle. At my shop we regularly repaired damaged differentials in Toyota’s. Most of the time when the differential breaks, it literally explodes. Meaning there is a pile of metal dust when the transmission is inspected.

The plug that has to be removed on a Toyota transmission to check the diff. lube is obscured by a transmission support on the back side of the transmission. Which,
A. makes it hard to even see and
B. many times the brace has to be removed to check the lubrication and refill it. So a lot of lazy mechanics don’t check it.

At my shop we painted the plug Yellow when we serviced the transmission or rebuilt the transmission. We also instructed our customers, and actually put the car on a lift to show them where the yellow plug is. This way if they get the transmission serviced somewhere else, they can ask the technician to check the fluid that is behind the yellow plug.

What usually happens is that the differential section develops a drip. Well a drip that goes on for months or years may only leave a drop of lubricant here and there, however at some point the fluid runs dry and the differential goes south, which most of the time takes out the whole transmission. In many instances the transmission case is ruined. Which makes a used transmission necessary.

Another point of interest is that in this type of system, a gear or differential lubricant is used. As in a rear wheel drive car with a rear differential. What I’m saying is that it does not use automatic transmission fluid. We recommend synthetic fluids only. Go somewhere else if the shop you are at does not use pure synthetic fluids and lubricants.

This information is provided to our readers as a courtesy by GotTransmissions.com. If you need a low mileage, used Toyota transmission or any transmission give us a call @ 866-320-1182 for free quote and some education from a transmission specialist. Our goal is to provide you with the transmission that is in your best interest. There are plenty more articles of this nature on our blog, please take some time to read and educate yourself

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Transaxles and Front Wheel Drive Cars Need Special Attention

That is an excellent question, which deserves an answer. There are two types of lubrication systems used to lubricate the differential in front wheel drive transmissions or transaxles. There is virtually no information available to the public on this matter, and the and it costs plenty of people unnecessary money by having to purchase a used transmission because of  the lack of information.

Lets address this issue now. Because this is relatively unknown subject, even the ‘specialists’ at lubrication joints don’t check the front differential oil on the cars that have a separate reservoir for the differential oil. Many transmission specialty shops fail to check the differential oil in the types of transaxles I just mentioned, when they perform a transmissions service. Some people just don’t take care of their transmissions and or transaxles.

The other type of system uses the transmission fluid to lubricate the differential portion. In the case of this type of transaxle, the differential is lubricated by the same fluid that lubricates the transmission and makes the tranny go. Therefore when a transmission service is performed the differential fluid is automatically changed.

Obviously this makes a transmission service even more important to stay up to date on. My recommendation for servicing your transaxle, including the differential if you have a separate reservoir is to do it every year or 30,000 miles. If you overheat the engine, get it changed  asap, and if you use your vehicle for commercial work, shorten the mileage interval to 20,000 miles. Last and most important, request synthetic lubricants only. If the shop you deal with does not use them and gives you some double talk about not needing to use synthetic fluid. Go somewhere else.

This is a courtesy of GotTransmissions.com. The leading transmission supply company in the US and choice of professionals. Call us @ 1-977-268-0664.

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