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Reman 46RE Going In, Any Upgrade Suggestions Before Install?

Old Feb 11, 2017 | 05:58 PM
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Whether you go with the Sonnax or the Transgo you will still need to check fluid level in neutral for accurate reading.

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Old Feb 11, 2017 | 06:04 PM
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Sonnax sure cure is not a shift kit.
From Sonnax website:
Sonnax Sure Cure Kit SC-46-47RHE-OS targets the root cause of multiple concerns by sealing critical circuit pressure losses in the valve body. The kit contains uniquely-designed parts to prevent the loss of pressures within the main line, converter clutch, throttle and lube circuits. Many of the valve components for the valve body are oversized to address significant wear from many miles, which requires appropriate tool kits for installation. The kit also contains updated transmission components to address unit end play, 2-3 shift complaints, direct clutch failure, kickdown band strut breakage, reverse complaints and other chronic issues.

The Sure Cure Kit quick guide provides clear and easy instructions to get the unit sealed up and back on the road quickly.

Restores OE shift quality

Repairs biggest trouble areas to reduce comebacks
Get everything you need for restoring troublesome units in one place, at one cost


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Old Feb 11, 2017 | 07:07 PM
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Originally Posted by xjarhead69
Sonnax sure cure is not a shift kit.
From Sonnax website:
Sonnax Sure Cure Kit SC-46-47RHE-OS targets the root cause of multiple concerns by sealing critical circuit pressure losses in the valve body. The kit contains uniquely-designed parts to prevent the loss of pressures within the main line, converter clutch, throttle and lube circuits. Many of the valve components for the valve body are oversized to address significant wear from many miles, which requires appropriate tool kits for installation. The kit also contains updated transmission components to address unit end play, 2-3 shift complaints, direct clutch failure, kickdown band strut breakage, reverse complaints and other chronic issues.

The Sure Cure Kit quick guide provides clear and easy instructions to get the unit sealed up and back on the road quickly.

Restores OE shift quality

Repairs biggest trouble areas to reduce comebacks
Get everything you need for restoring troublesome units in one place, at one cost


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Yeah, I get that. My reasoning for NOT going with the Sonax is because this is essentially a new transmission and is not in need of "OE shift quality restoration".

Thanks again for the clarification.
 
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Originally Posted by HeyYou
The return line from the coolers just dumps the fluid back into the pan, so, installing a filter onto your setup won't be an issue. Might wanna put it BEFORE the coolers though, so the crap it filters out doesn't have to pass thru them first.
My understanding is that you always want it in the return line where the pressure is lowest. In my case, the coolers are already full of contamination from the last 2 failures so putting the filter between the coolers and the trans will give me extra protection for the first drive on the new trans. I'll of course be flushing the coolers but it gives me some extra piece of mind knowing that if something doesn't get flushed out it'll hit the external filter.
 
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Old Feb 11, 2017 | 08:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Skeptic68W
My understanding is that you always want it in the return line where the pressure is lowest.
I would curious to hear more about this. It seems that the "general" consensus here is to put it in the line TO the cooler.
 
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Old Feb 12, 2017 | 04:22 PM
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Originally Posted by dbbd1
I would curious to hear more about this. It seems that the "general" consensus here is to put it in the line TO the cooler.
According Derale and B&M install instructions you would be correct.
Goes in the supply line to the cooler, the hot line when warmed up.

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Old Feb 12, 2017 | 04:38 PM
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Ok did some research on Sonnax's website.
The Sure Cure Kit SC-46/47RHE, the one were most familiar with and the one used in the DIY intall on this site, has been discontinued and replaced by Sonnax Zip Kit 46-47RHE-ZIP.
The New Sure sure kit, SC-46-47RHE-OS, has oversize parts and you need special reamers and tools to install in the valve body.
So the Zip kit would be more DIY friendly.

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