August 21, 2013
GM 6L45, 6L50, 6L80 and 6L90 units may exhibit multiple line pressure and cooler/converter/lube flow problems due to excess wear in the pressure regulator bore. Deterioration at the balance spool end allows critical fluid loss, resulting in high line pressure, harsh shifts, and overheating due to reduced cooler/converter flow. Wear at the outboard spool robs converter feed pressure and lowers line pressure, resulting in soft shifts and burnt clutches.
Reconditioning the bore and installing Sonnax oversized pressure regulator and boost valve kit 104520-16K re-establishes the hydraulic integrity of these circuits for proper line pressure control in all ranges.
Pump must be removed to install this kit. Use of the VB-06 is required with the VB-FIX reaming fixture for this installation unless the stator support shaft is removed from the pump body. This kit replaces the original Sonnax oversized pressure regulator and boost valve kit 104520-07K. If you have the discontinued kit and need instructions, you can find them here.
August 21, 2013
March 08, 2023
Jim Mobley
Vacuum testing at the port(s) indicated fails to hold the recommended minimum in-Hg, or if wear is visually detected.