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Blog Entries Blog Entries http://www.drivetrain.com Sun, 14 Mar 2010 01:51:27 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 Infinity QX4 Automatic Transmission Problem http://www.drivetrain.com/blog/Infinity-QX4-Automatic-Transmission-Problem-985.html <p>I have an Infinity QX4 2002<br /><br /><br />Question: 101K miles, Seems to be stuck in 3rd gear (?) won't shift. (No service lights) 2300RPM - 40 MPH, 2600 - 50MPH, 3,000 - 60 MPH.  Off throttle RMP drops to 1000, back on throttle goes straigt back up to previous max RPM. Dealer test drove following day - No problem, No error Codes.  Shifted poorly previous week, dealer replaced TPS sensor.  3rd time in shop w/i 2 weeks, (2) different Nissan Dealers - Intermittent problem [...] ujoint1@drivetrain.com Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 Infinity QX4 Automatic Transmission Problem http://www.drivetrain.com/blog/Infinity-QX4-Automatic-Transmission-Problem.html <p>I have an Infinity QX4 2002<br /><br /><br />Question: 101K miles, Seems to be stuck in 3rd gear (?) won't shift. (No service lights) 2300RPM - 40 MPH, 2600 - 50MPH, 3,000 - 60 MPH.  Off throttle RMP drops to 1000, back on throttle goes straigt back up to previous max RPM. Dealer test drove following day - No problem, No error Codes.  Shifted poorly previous week, dealer replaced TPS sensor.  3rd time in shop w/i 2 weeks, (2) different Nissan Dealers - Intermittent problem [...] ujoint1@drivetrain.com Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 Clicking Noise 1996 Dakota is it the Transfer Case http://www.drivetrain.com/blog/Clicking-Noise-1996-Dakota-is-it-the-Transfer-Case-983.html <p>Question:  I have a  NP231 in 1996 Dodge Dakota with manual <br /> transmission, when I turn sharp I get  a clicking sound,<br /> that you might expect from a NP249 transfer case.  I have tried to duplicate this problem with the wheels off the ground and running, noise goes away.  Do you know what might be the problem and can you quote parts to repair.</p><p>Answer:  We suggest that your  problem might be in one of the  front axle u-joints.  That i [...] ujoint1@drivetrain.com Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 NP271D Transfer Case Interchangeability http://www.drivetrain.com/blog/NP271D-Transfer-Case-Interchangeability-980.html <p>Question:  I have a NP271 transfer case behind my NV5600 transmission in my late model Dodge Cummins that has gone bad.   I can buy a NP271 that is in good shape, it also comes form a Dodge Cummins but the transmission is a G56, are these units interchangeable?</p><p> </p><p>Answer:  The units are  interchangeable.</p> ujoint1@drivetrain.com Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 T18 Manual Transmission need parts http://www.drivetrain.com/blog/T18-Manual-Transmission-need-parts-978.html <p>I have a FORD F 150 Ranger XLT 1983 Manual Transmission 4 Wheel Drive<br />Pickup TRANSMISSION BORG-WARNER T-18<br />Questions:  <br />I NEED TRS366819 Idler Gear and  TRS366701Syncro Assembly.</p><p>Answer:  We can supply the following parts for your T18:<br />Part Number TRS66819  IDLER GR, T18,  your cost is $120.00  <br />Part Number TRS366701K  SYNCHRO ASSY, your cost $240.00  </p> ujoint1@drivetrain.com Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 Replace Automatic Transmission Dodge Cummins http://www.drivetrain.com/blog/Replace-Automatic-Transmission-Dodge-Cummins.html <p>I have a Dodge Ram 2500 2002 5.9 Cummins Automatic <br />Comments/Questions:    I am wanting to convert my 47re (auto) to a nv5600 (6sp manual). I have done some research on the subject but would love to get a "true" and complete parts list with every  part I would need to do my conversion.</p><p>Answer: Sorry we are unable to offer the NV5600 at this time.  Suggest you consider our heavy duty upgraded NV4500 kit, new transmission with upgraded main and coun [...] ujoint1@drivetrain.com Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 W46 4 speed manual transmission http://www.drivetrain.com/blog/W46-4-speed-manual-transmission-975.html <p>Question:  I have a Toyota Pickup 1985 2.4lt.  I'm looking for an input shaft and a reverse idler gear for my W46 4 speed manual transmission. Do you have any in stock, could I order them? Do you have a seal and gasket set for sale also? </p><p>Answer:  We can provide the following parts for your W46:<br />W46-16 Input Shaft 4X2 your cost $179.00<br />REV Idler good takeout your cost  $60.00<br />Gasket and Seal Kit  your cost $34.00 plus S&H. </p> ujoint1@drivetrain.com Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 BMW, 535i 1987 3500 Manual Transmission http://www.drivetrain.com/blog/BMW-535i-1987-3500-Manual-Transmission-973.html <p>I have a BMW,  535i  1987 3500 Manual Transmission<br /> <br />Comments/Questions:    Looking for a transmission for my e28 series car. Think its a getrag 260/6. Can you quote me a price. Thanks, Peter.</p><p>Answer: We can remanufacture your existing transmission as cores are not available.   Worst case your cost would be $1650.00 plus S&H, please allow about five working days at the factory to rebuild and dyno test.  When your unit reaches th [...] ujoint1@drivetrain.com Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 GM Sells Hummer to Mystery Buyer http://www.drivetrain.com/blog/GM-Sells-Hummer-to-Mystery-Buyer.html <p style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 14px"><img src="http://www.drivetrain.com/images//hummer-preview.jpg" alt="" /></p><p style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 14px">General Motors Corp. announced Tuesday it has signed a deal to sell its Hummer line, just one day after filing for bankruptcy.  But GM would not identify the buyer nor name a price, saying only that the deal would close by the end of Sept [...] Tue, 02 Jun 2009 01:00:00 +0100 Meet the 8 Second Chevy Corvette C6 Z06 http://www.drivetrain.com/blog/Meet-the-8-Second-Chevy-Corvette-C6-Z06.html <img src="http://www.drivetrain.com/images//chevy-corvette-1.jpg" alt="" /><br /><br /> The latest Chevrolet Corvette Z06 is truly a remarkable car and what most car enthusiasts would consider "fast". The video that we found today redefines "fast" for the Z06 putting it in another class as it is able to run the quarter mile (1/4 mile) in 8.8 seconds at 154mph. That would make it the world's fastest C6 Vette... that is until you find a faster one and post it in our commen [...] Wed, 27 May 2009 01:00:00 +0100 Ask the Drivetrain Doctor http://www.drivetrain.com/blog/Ask-the-Drivetrain-Doctor.html Manual transmission upgrade for 2003 Ford F150.<p><u>Question:</u>  My truck is a 2003 Ford F150 4wd with the Triton engine, manual <img src="/images/stories/product_imgs_large/m5r2_large.jpg" alt="M5R2" width="180" height="97" align="right" />transmission.  The transmission is rated to tow 3000#'s, is there an upgrade possible that will be compatible with my application.</p><p> <u>Answer:</u>  You currently have the Ford M5R2 manual 5 speed, this transmission is built by [...] ujoint1@drivetrain.com Wed, 27 May 2009 01:00:00 +0100 Friday Night Lights http://www.drivetrain.com/blog/Friday-Night-Lights.html A few of us decided to hit the track on friday night for some quarter mile.  Mac's '04 Tahoe 5.3 Lt Magna Charged vs. Jake's '05 1500 Silverado Shorty - Custom built carborated 383 stroker.  Who do you think won?<br /><img src="http://www.bobizzo.com/images/drivetrain/friday-night-lights.jpg" /><br />A few of us decided to hit the track on friday night for some quarter mile.  Mac's '04 Tahoe 5.3 Lt Magna Charged vs. Jake's '05 1500 Silverado Shorty - Custom bui [...] Tue, 12 May 2009 01:00:00 +0100 Drivetrain.com at the 2009 Laughlin River Run http://www.drivetrain.com/blog/Drivetrain.com-at-the-2009-Laughlin-River-Run.html Drivetrain.com leaving Las Vegas for the 2009 Laughlin River Run<img src="http://www.bobizzo.com/images/drivetrain/laughlin-river-run-2009-brent.jpg" /><br />Drivetrain.com leaving Las Vegas for the 2009 Laughlin River Run<img src="http://www.bobizzo.com/images/drivetrain/laughlin-river-run-2009-brent.jpg" /><br /><br /><i>Some hot pockets at the Old No. 7 Brand booth (day two)</i><img src="http://www.bobizzo.com/images/drivetrain/laughlin-river-run-2009-old-no-7-brand.jpg" /><br /><br /><i>Cool [...] Tue, 12 May 2009 01:00:00 +0100 Top 10 greatest Pontiacs of all time http://www.drivetrain.com/blog/Top-10-greatest-Pontiacs-of-all-time-923.html 1- 1955 PontiacFor the first few decades of its existence, Pontiac was known as a brand for offering a slight step up from GM's run-of-the-mill Chevrolet line. All of that changed with the introduction of Pontiac's new line of automobiles in 1955, which was also the first year of Pontiac's classic V8 engine. Over the next few years, Pontiac would hone its image as GM's performance brand and in 1957, Bunkie Knudsen was put in charge of the brand. His first act as chief of Pontiac was to remove th [...] Tue, 12 May 2009 01:00:00 +0100 Ford 9" Ring and Pinion Gear Sets AX RACING All Ratios http://www.drivetrain.com/blog/Ford-9-Ring-and-Pinion-Gear-Sets-AX-RACING-All-Ratios.html <p style="text-align: left"><img src="http://www.drivetrain.com/images/ebay/ringpin1.jpg" height="220" width="303" /></p><p> </p>FORD 9" ALL RATIO'S AX RACING MOTIVE. THIS GEAR IS LIGHT WEIGHT AND DESIGNED TO GO FAST!!!!!!<p> </p><p style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 18px; font-size: 13px; color: #333333; text-align: left"><img src="http://www.drivetrain.com/images/ebay/ringpin1.jpg" height="220" width="303" /></p><p style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, san [...] mac@drivetrain.com Tue, 12 May 2009 01:00:00 +0100 Survey says HUMMER as popular as Chevy Corvette http://www.drivetrain.com/blog/Survey-says-HUMMER-as-popular-as-Chevy-Corvette.html Car enthusiasts have had to shed a tear or two because of the demise of certain car brands. Take the latest demonstration of fratricide with the announced death of Pontiac. Brands like Pontiac and the late Oldsmobile have been part of our life, and frankly we don’t really want to see them go.Car enthusiasts have had to shed a tear or two because of the demise of certain car brands. Take the latest demonstration of fratricide with the announced death of Pontiac. Brands like Pontiac and the [...] Tue, 12 May 2009 01:00:00 +0100 Hummer GM Corvette