Broke an Alto Kevlar Wide Band, wth?
03-02-2012, 02:35 PM
#21
Quite frankly, a stock corvette servo and an Alto red band will handle anything the rest of the tranny will. There no reason to for the heavy duty servos unless you do not know how to properly manipulate the accumulators and the rest of the hydraulics.
To me they are expensive bling in this application. I would rather spend my clients money on something that will make it live, not beat itself to death.
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To me they are expensive bling in this application. I would rather spend my clients money on something that will make it live, not beat itself to death.
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The builder advised me of the same thing you said above, but I requested the sonnax 2nd gear servo. I was advised to use a corvette second and a billet 4th gear. But I didn't listen.
Oh well, it was completely rebuilt again for free.. actually less than free. He put in another new set of clutches, a newer pump just for safe measure and gave me a 100 dollar bill for my troubles.
Last edited by 00pooterSS; 03-02-2012 at 02:45 PM.
03-03-2012, 03:05 PM
#22
I think you're confused a bit.
There never was a plastic servo in any iteration of the 4L60E.
However, there were many years that the 60E was built with plastic accumulator pistons. And we replace those because they are known to fail causing significant internal pressure leaks.
Hope that clears it up!
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There never was a plastic servo in any iteration of the 4L60E.
However, there were many years that the 60E was built with plastic accumulator pistons. And we replace those because they are known to fail causing significant internal pressure leaks.
Hope that clears it up!
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03-03-2012, 07:50 PM
#23
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Aha. Thanks. I have an assortment of accumulator pistons, both plastic and aluminum. I'll toss the plastic ones. (I also have the pinless ones.)
03-04-2012, 01:48 AM
#25
Accumulator pistons without pins are fine. I don't have any reason to second guess them as a good part... however I've never seen a good reason to install them. I've never experienced a problem with a good fitting stock aluminum piston myself.
I've have had plenty units in service for many years that have come back for freshen ups or repairs and have not seen an issue with a well sealed stock aluminum piston. But that's just my opinion. Don't mind someone showing a good reason to use 'em!
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I've have had plenty units in service for many years that have come back for freshen ups or repairs and have not seen an issue with a well sealed stock aluminum piston. But that's just my opinion. Don't mind someone showing a good reason to use 'em!
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03-04-2012, 02:22 AM
#27
I hear ya... nothing wrong with that! I just don't see the value in installing them, never have. And mind you I use dual seal ringed components in other transmissions and have for years. I just don't see a valid reason for spending money on those parts.
To me it's like running chrome valve covers as opposed to painting stock valve covers with a rattle can. Neither set of valve covers will make the car faster nor make it live longer. But, maybe someone can set me straight and maybe I can learn something new!
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To me it's like running chrome valve covers as opposed to painting stock valve covers with a rattle can. Neither set of valve covers will make the car faster nor make it live longer. But, maybe someone can set me straight and maybe I can learn something new!
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