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Auto Transmission

shamtasticshamtastic Member Posts: 863 ✭✭✭✭
edited May 2009 in General Discussion
Can anyone tell me what a Banded(Bonded?) Transmission is, and how it differs from a regular auto trans.
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  • penetraitorpenetraitor Member Posts: 3,870
    edited November -1
    Your going to need a transmission specialists for this one. I believe Doug Wilson has a good transmission link.

    I can find out for you, if no one answers. I know a few.
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  • minitruck83minitruck83 Member Posts: 5,369
    edited November -1
    Bands vs a wet clutch?
    Does a electronic shift transmission have bands?
    I dunno either.




    sorry [B)]
    Allen
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  • shamtasticshamtastic Member Posts: 863 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    The reason I want to know is....

    Someone I know has a older blazer that had been converted to a auto trans. Supposedly it is a pretty strong auto trans. I drove it a few times, and whenever you put it in drive or reverse you could hear and feel it shift. I mean, way more than you (or I least what I have experienced with auto transmissions) would expect. Anyway, to night it started to have problems, wouldnt go faster than about 35 mph (the rpms dont go higher either). I told them about the noises I had heard previously and was told that it was a banded (or bonded) tranny and thats how it supposed to be.
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  • screwobamascrewobama Member Posts: 625 ✭
    edited November -1
    I drove it a few times, and whenever you put it in drive or reverse you could hear and feel it shift. I mean, way more than you (or I least what I have experienced with auto transmissions) would expect.

    I would say that someone has added a shift kit to the transmision valve body which is not a bad thing it just gives you more positive shifts. You should be able to feel the tranny shift as it goes from 1st to 2nd to 3rd gear. If you are hearing a clunk when you shift into drive or reverse that is something different altogether. Could be something as simple as worn U- joints or something internal in the tranny. But not being able to go above 35 MPH is not so good. I have never heard or read of a bonded or banded transmision.
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  • Colt SuperColt Super Member Posts: 31,007 ✭
    edited November -1
    I never have heard of either a banded or bonded transmission.

    All modern automatic transmissions have clutch BANDS within them to engage the various gear ratios.

    One modern exception is the "Continuously Variable Transmission", which uses different technology.

    This is the wrong place, I think , to trouble shoot your problem.

    Drive it/tow it to a dealer or tranny shop.

    Good luck.

    Doug
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  • JohnnylikesgunsJohnnylikesguns Member Posts: 2,887 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Do a google search.
    Type in "tranny"
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  • Horse Plains DrifterHorse Plains Drifter Forums Admins, Member, Moderator Posts: 39,858 ***** Forums Admin
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by minitruck83
    Bands vs a wet clutch?
    They have both.
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  • LesWVaLesWVa Member Posts: 10,490 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by Johnnylikesguns

    Do a google search.
    Type in "tranny"


    I tried that. All I got was 350484 pages of photos showing Dennis Rodman.
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  • shamtasticshamtastic Member Posts: 863 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    not my vehicle. I had just never heard of it either, and was a little curious.
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  • dav1965dav1965 Member Posts: 26,540 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    If the rpms do not increase on the enginge i would say the tranny is ok. When the tranny shifts hard thats a good thing it will last longer because there is less wear. I think you have an engine problem. If the rpms pick up and the car does not go then you might have a tranny problem. If when you put it in gear then you hear a clunking noise then you probaly have a u joint problem. Most if not all automatic transmissions have bands. Dont know much about imports. Hope this helps.
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  • minitruck83minitruck83 Member Posts: 5,369
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by MT357
    quote:Originally posted by minitruck83
    Bands vs a wet clutch?
    They have both.


    I was thinkin something along the lines of the old Chrysler 'semi automatic' fluid drive.
    [V]

    never did tear one of those apart.


    Allen
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  • shamtasticshamtastic Member Posts: 863 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    It doesnt make any unusual sounds when shifting through gears. Just when go from park to drive, park to reverse, etc...
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  • penetraitorpenetraitor Member Posts: 3,870
    edited November -1
    I just talked with a transmission specialists. He is willing to take your phone call to talk with you.

    Just say you got his # from an online friend and he will know what its about. He wants more information from you.

    His name is David T. a transmission shop owner.

    Cell # 1-765-430-0000
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