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Transmission and Clutch
Slip and Slide with a Faulty Automatic: The Basics Of Automatic Transmission Troubleshooting
Right up front, this is a back-to-basics article. Advanced readers can take note and if you chose, skip right on by! But if you’re having automatic transmission grief, this just might be a good place to begin
What You Need To Know About Changing Rear Axle Lubricant
Should you be changing your rear-gear axle lubricant? Yes, and Wayne Scraba walks you through why and how.
Grabbing Gears: Clutch, Pressure Plate & Flywheel Tips Part 2
Check out twelve more tips for clutches and transmissions in Part 2 of Wayne Scraba’s series.
Grabbing Gears: Clutch, Pressure Plate & Flywheel Tips Part 1
Check out a dozen tech tips for clutches and transmissions in Part 1 of Wayne Scraba’s new series.
Not Quite Automatic: Transmission Tips Part 2
Part Two of Wayne Scraba’s series on installing an automatic transmission continues his advice with a little help from the folks at ATI.
Not Quite Automatic: Transmission Tips Part 1
When it comes to installing an automatic transmission, it’s easy to get lulled into thinking: “This is a piece of cake – all I have to worry about is the trans and converter”. Not quite so fast.
The Easy Mechanical Valve Lash Procedure Part 1
Need to check valve lash in a fresh cam or new engine? Part 1 of Wayne Scraba’s new two part series will show you how.
What You Need To Know About Street & Strip Driveshafts Part 3
Part 3 of Wayne Scraba’s series on driveshafts concludes with an exploration of the elements under consideration when choosing the right driveshaft for your needs.
What You Need To Know About Street & Strip Driveshafts Part 2
Part 2 of Wayne Scraba’s series on street and strip driveshafts focuses on balance and universal joints.