September 30, 2005
Anatomy of a Transmission: Oil Flow in the Pump-PR-Converter-Cooler Lube Circuits
Gregg Nader
Symptoms:
- Excess TCC slip
- Low cooler flow
- Overheating
- Low converter & lube flow
- TCC apply & release concerns
- TCC codes
- TCC lining failure
Cause:
Wear of the TCC control valve bore due to continuous valve oscillation causes multiple TCC and lube/cooler circuit concerns.Correction:
Recover hydraulic control and restore proper TCC apply/release and cooling circuit operation by installing Sonnax oversized TCC control valve kit.6T30 (Gen. 1), 6T30 (Gen. 2), 6T40 (Gen. 1), 6T40 (Gen. 2), 6T45 (Gen. 1), 6T45 (Gen. 2), 6T50 (Gen. 1), 6T50 (Gen. 2)
Oversized TCC Control Valve Kit
Part No. 144510-05K
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Tooling:
- F-144510-TL5C
- VB-FIX
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Common concerns associated with GM Gen. 1 and Gen. 2 6T30/40/45/50 transmissions are TCC slip, TCC lining degradation, TCC slip codes and converter apply or release issues. These problems are often caused by excess wear at the TCC control valve bore. In addition, converter/lube and cooler flow can be restricted, resulting in an overheat situation.
Reconditioning the bore and installing Sonnax oversized TCC control valve kit 144510-05K restores hydraulic integrity for renewed TCC, lubrication and cooler operation. Hardcoat anodized aluminum valve combats premature wear.
Proper TCC control relies on correct line pressure; if line pressure problems are discovered, Sonnax offers oversized pressure regulator valve kit 144510-01K.
Prior to reaming TCC control valve bore, a 1/2" spacer plate must be inserted between pump and VB-FIX. See instructions for details.
- Valve
- Spring
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. 2), 6T40 (Gen. 3) Valve Body Layout
You need this if...
Vacuum testing at the port(s) indicated fails to hold the recommended minimum in-Hg, or if wear is visually detected.
Related Sonnax Parts
Required
Recommended
6T30 (Gen. 1), 6T30 (Gen. 2), 6T40 (Gen. 1), 6T40 (Gen. 2), 6T45 (Gen. 1), 6T45 (Gen. 2), 6T50 (Gen. 1), 6T50 (Gen. 2)
Tool Kit F-144510-TL5C
Required
Recommended
6T30 (Gen. 1), 6T40 (Gen. 1), 6T45 (Gen. 1), 6T50 (Gen. 1)
Oversized Pressure Regulator Valve Kit 144510-01K
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Helps cure:
- Erratic line pressure
- Burnt clutches
- Poor shift quality
- Low converter & lube flow
- Overheating
- TCC apply & release concerns