Symptoms:

  • Broken parts
  • Delayed engagement
  • Excess heat
  • Firm shifts
  • Harsh engagement

Cause:

Loss of oil pressure due to worn components in critical oil circuits

Correction:

Zip Kit seals critical pressure losses and restores and extends accumulator action. Drop-in parts install quickly and easily.

845RE, ZF8HP45, ZF8HP55, ZF8HP70

Zip Kit®
Part No. ZF8-ZIP

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Sonnax Zip Kit ZF8-ZIP targets the root cause of multiple complaints by sealing the critical circuit pressure losses in the ZF8HP45/55/70 and Chrysler 845RE valve bodies. The kit contains uniquely designed parts to prevent the loss of pressures within the main line, solenoid regulator, reverse, clutch control and solenoid apply circuits with no special tools required.

The Zip Kit quick guide provides clear and easy instructions on one sheet to get the unit sealed up and back on the road fast. In addition to general rebuilding tips and technical information, the technical booklet included in this kit contains vacuum testing and additional repair options for higher mileage units or for repairing specific complaints which are beyond the scope of this kit.

  • Drop-in Zip Valve parts install quickly and easily, no reaming or special tools required
  • Uniquely designed parts address root causes of valve body complaints by sealing critical pressure circuits
  • Detailed technical booklet included with in-depth rebuild and inspection tips for comprehensive valve body repair
Learn More About Zip Valve™ Drop-In Repairs
  • Pressure Regulator Sleeve
  • Priming Valve & Seal
  • Internal End Plugs & O-Rings 8 End Plugs, 18 O-Rings (2 Extra)
  • End Plugs & O-Rings 3 End Plugs, 5 O-Rings (2 Extra)
  • Accumulator Piston Kit
  • Solenoid O-Rings 24 Various Sizes

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.

ZF8HP55 Valve Body Layout

ZF8HP55 Valve Body Layout

ZF8HP45/70 Valve Body Layout

ZF8HP45/70 Valve Body Layout
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  • 845RE, ZF8HP45, ZF8HP55, ZF8HP70 Zip Kit® ZF8-ZIP

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The Sonnax ZIP KIT®

The First Step in Correcting Common Shift Problems

It's easy to restore and extend vehicle shift quality with Zip Kits. Uniquely designed, drop-in Sonnax parts target the root cause of valve body complaints and stop critical circuit pressure losses in the most common problem areas of the transmission.

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