Symptoms:

  • Erratic line pressure
  • Burnt clutches
  • Poor shift quality
  • Low converter & lube flow
  • Overheating
  • TCC apply & release concerns

Cause:

Continuous oscillation of pressure regulator valve results in excess bore wear, allowing line pressure to exhaust and/or blocking converter feed oil.

Correction:

Restore line pressure performance and renew converter feed by reconditioning the bore and installing Sonnax oversized pressure regulator valve kit.

6T30 (Gen. 1), 6T40 (Gen. 1), 6T45 (Gen. 1), 6T50 (Gen. 1)

Oversized Pressure Regulator Valve Kit
Part No. 144510-01K


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GM Gen. 1 6T30/40/45/50 transmissions may exhibit multiple line pressure and converter-related problems due to high wear in the main pressure regulator bore. Wear at the balance spool end allows critical fluid loss, resulting in excess line pressure, harsh shifts, and reduced cooler/converter flow. Wear at the outboard spool robs converter feed pressure and lowers line pressure, resulting in soft shifts and burnt clutches. Reconditioning the bore and installing Sonnax oversized pressure regulator valve kit 144510-01K restores hydraulic integrity for proper line pressure control in all ranges.

  • Oversized pressure regulator valve and matched spring restore OE function
  • Hardcoat anodized aluminum valve combats premature wear
  • Annular grooves help center valve in bore to reduce future side-load wear

Must use 1/2" or thicker spacer plate between pump body and VB-FIX; see instructions for details.

  • Valve
  • Spring
  • End Plug

Sonnax valve body layouts provide a detailed overview of individual units making it quick and easy to determine what’s available for the specific valve body you’re working on. See all Sonnax valve body layouts.

GM 6T30/40/45/50 (Gen. 1) Valve Body Layout

GM 6T30/40/45/50 (Gen. 1) Valve Body Layout
  • 6T30 (Gen. 1), 6T40 (Gen. 1), 6T45 (Gen. 1), 6T50 (Gen. 1) Oversized Pressure Regulator Valve Kit 144510-01K
  • 6T30 (Gen. 1), 6T40 (Gen. 1), 6T45 (Gen. 1), 6T50 (Gen. 1) Oversized Pressure Regulator Valve Kit 144510-01K

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Vacuum testing at the port(s) indicated fails to hold the recommended minimum in-Hg, or if wear is visually detected.

6T30 (Gen. 1), 6T40 (Gen. 1), 6T45 (Gen. 1), 6T50 (Gen. 1) Oversized Pressure Regulator Valve Kit Vacuum Test Locations