Is the transmission the same as a rebuilt transmission?
Contrary to popular belief, however, remanufactured transmissions are similar, if not the same as a rebuilt transmission. Inside an automatic transmission, there are two types of parts. The first type is known as the transmission’s soft parts. Soft parts are wearable pieces inside your transmission that eventually will need to be replaced.
When does your automatic transmission really need replacing?
There is still some life left. If it takes 2 seconds or longer to engage – well, it’s wearing out. This is an indicator only. Fixing the problem would require overhaul. No. 4 and 5 can mean many things and should not be of concern until YOU do some detective work.
When to replace soft parts in transmission rebuild?
Pin point fixes can be very cost effective and dependable, and can last as long as overhauls (rebuilds), which I have seen in my own experience. Some customers prefer to replace the wearable items, and this is fine. Typically soft parts are replaced at the time of rebuild.
Where is the transmission located in a rear wheel drive car?
If your car is rear-wheel-drive, the transmission will be mounted underneath the car behind the engine. Gears: Even though you’re not shifting them, an automatic transmission has gears. They are broken into main gears and planetary gears. You need all of these to be able to drive.
Is it easy to replace a transmission in a car?
A transmission takes your engine’s energy and delivers it to the wheels that drive your vehicle. It is one of the most major – and expensive – repairs you can do. A transmission can fail for almost as many reasons as there are parts inside, and often, it’s easier to replace it than repair it.
Pin point fixes can be very cost effective and dependable, and can last as long as overhauls (rebuilds), which I have seen in my own experience. Some customers prefer to replace the wearable items, and this is fine. Typically soft parts are replaced at the time of rebuild.
Where can I buy a used manual transmission?
There is no need to go anyplace else for your used manual or automatic transmission. We not only have a substantial inventory of transmissions but we also have access to other salvage yards inventories across all the country. There are fresh transmissions arriving daily.
Can a valve body be replaced in a transmission rebuild?
The Valve body can make or break a good transmission rebuild. The valve body can be replaced as needed with used, re manufactured or new parts, but is typically cleaned and reused. The valve body inspection, cleaning, and re-assembly is one of the most critical parts of the entire transmission overhaul procedure.