Drivetrain

Drivetrain

Gearbox to prop shafts. Guides,service and repairs.

  • Mid engine design

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    Mid engine design

    Automotive Mid-engine design explained A mid-engine layout describes the placement of an automobile engine between the rear and front axles. Benefits The mid-engine layout is ...

  • Power Steering Problems

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    Power Steering Problems

    Power Steering Problems A power steering system is designed to utilize power from the engine to assist in the force needed to steer the vehicle. When the engine is running, a ...

  • Power Steering Pump Replace

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    Power Steering Pump Replace

    How to Replace a Power Steering Pump Before you replace your power steering pump make sure you have diagnosed the problem properly. There are two components involved in the power ...

  • R4 Rear-engine, four-wheel-drive

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    R4 Rear-engine, four-wheel-drive

    Vehicle, Drive layout (R4) Rear-engine, four-wheel-drive layout In automotive design, an R4, or Rear-engine, Four-wheel-drive layout places the internal combustion engine at the ...

  • Rear-engine, rear-wheel-drive

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    Rear-engine, rear-wheel-drive

    Rear-engine, rear-wheel-drive In automotive design, a RR, or Rear-engine, Rear-wheel-drive layout places both the engine and drive wheels at the rear of the vehicle. In contrast ...

  • RMR Rear mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive

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    RMR Rear mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive

    Automotive Rear mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout (RMR) In automotive design, a RMR or Rear Mid-engine, Rear-wheel-drive layout is one in which the rear wheels are driven by an ...

  • RWD Rear-wheel drive

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    RWD Rear-wheel drive

    Rear-wheel drive Rear-wheel drive (RWD) typically places the engine in the front of the vehicle and the driven wheels are located at the rear, a configuration known as ...

  • Short shifter

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    Short shifter

    Short shifter A short shifter, also known as a short throw shifter, is the result of an automotive aftermarket modification of the manual transmissions' stick shift either by ...

  • Torque tube explained

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    Torque tube explained

    Torque tube A torque tube system is a driveshaft technology, often used in automobiles with a front engine and rear drive. It is not as widespread as the Hotchkiss drive, but is ...

  • Torque vectoring

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    Torque vectoring

    Torque vectoring Torque vectoring is a new technology being employed in automobile differentials. A differential is used to transfer engine torque to the wheels. Torque vectoring ...

  • Transaxle explained

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    Transaxle explained

    Transaxle In the automotive field, a transaxle is a major mechanical component that combines the functionality of the transmission, the differential, and associated components of ...

  • Transmission Clutch

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    Transmission Clutch

    How a Transmission Clutch Works When your car is stopped or coming to a stop the engine needs to be disconnected from the transmission or the engine willstall. Withautomatic ...

  • Universal Joint

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    Universal Joint

    Universal Joint An universal joint is named after the style of coupler used to create the joint. Shafts involved are fitting with a "U" style of coupler that is connected by an ...

  • Universal U Joint Replace

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    Universal U Joint Replace

    How to Replace a Universal U Joint A universal joint (u-joint) is used to connect a vehicle's drive shaft to the differential on one side and the transmission on the other. Rear ...

  • Which type of automatic gearbox ?

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    Which type of automatic gearbox ?

    Which type of automatic gearbox should I buy? Best automatic boxes to drive and avoid. Choosing what sort of gearbox to have in your car used to be simple. If you wanted to ...