Archive for May, 2011


I am searching junk yards for a Dodge 48RE truck transmission. How do I know it is a 48RE & not some other?

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car transmission issue problem with 3rd gear?

im having an issue with my car transmission it is an automatic and some of the time when i drive it goes though 1st and 2nd gear fine but once its in 3rd gear it revs all the way up redlining it before it shifts into 4th gear once in 4th and 5th gear there [...]

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How to fix hard shifting on 03 Chevy Cavalier between gears on 4 speed automatic transmission?

I have a 2003 Chevy Cavalier that shifts hard between gears. It has an electronically controlled 4 speed automatic transmission. What do I need to do to get it shifting smoothly like it was new? It usually shifts hard between 1-2 2-3 and slower speeds, but the car will “jump” if you punch the gas [...]

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Can the tailshaft connected to a powerglide be used for any other transmission?

I have just removed out of my 1953 Chev, the engine and powerglide but left the tailshaft. Can this be used with any other transmission? Is it specific to the powerglide only?

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Why do most auto repairers not perform transmission services?

Instead, they refer you to some other mechanics specialized in transmissions only? I rarely find an auto repair shop that can fix everything, transmission or not transmission-related issues. What is the main reason?

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