STACKED PUMP TRANSMISSION FAILURE GUIDE A Silverado 1500 4L60E core rolled in on a Monday. The installer's note said, "Started fine, loud whine, no move, shut off immediately." We pulled the pan and it glittered. The front seal was blown out, the converter hub had fresh grind marks, and the...

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Complete Transmission Replacement Guide Hey there, fellow gearheads! We're the rebuild team at Monster Transmission, and after years of helping customers through transmission replacements, we've seen just about every mistake in the book. The good news? Most of these mistakes are completely avoidable with the right knowledge and preparation.  Look,...

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Complete Ford 10R80 Gearbox Guide Hey folks, Frank here from Monster Transmission. After 30 years of building transmissions and seeing just about every failure mode imaginable, I've got to tell you—the Ford 10R80 is keeping me busier than a one-legged cat in a sandbox. This 10-speed automatic has been showing...

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