Lease Equipment Sticker for Freddie's (Dallas)
Friday the 13th (May 2011) at 3pm
Manager Joe checking the Weather Forecast
Thunderstorm with heavy Rain - 11 MAY 2011 @ 2:30pm CST
11 MAY 2011: Joe in the Office
The Barista's at Starbucks are not just friendly, but also smart! May 4th, the day before Cinco de Mayo at the Coit & 635 Store in Dallas
On this rainy day, the nice baristas at Starbucks drew the clouds but also the hope for sunshine on Mr. Joe's cup!
Nothing that can be fixed here anymore
Three Mercedes SL models at the moment in the shop: 1991, 1994, 1995
another Starbucks drawing for Manager Joe!
24,981 Pictures in 714 Repair Blog Albums (698 public)
Our Mechanics now get serial numbers :-)
the nice baristas at Starbucks made another drawing to make Manager Joe smile :-)
Medical Panels Painting in the Body Shop www.1Abody.com
Door Collision Repair on a 2006 Chrysler 300 in the BodyShop www.1Abody.com
New Clutch for a 1996 Porsche 911 Carrera 2
This Honda Transmission - RO # 17.954 - is toast ... needs a core to rebuild.
The nice Baristas at the Starbucks on Coit & LBJ draw these for Joe every morning! :-) http://maps.google.com/maps/place?hl=en&prmd=ivnscm&resnum=2&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=starbucks+locations&fb=1&gl=us&hq=starbucks&hnear=Dallas,+TX+75243&cid=13310177149003273735&ei=ElIvTaiqC4fpgAfModla&sa=X&oi=local_result&ct=placepage-link&resnum=6&ved=0CFoQ4gkwBQ
We rebuilt the transmission on this Pagoda Benz
Creative Mechanic: how to re-install a complete exhaust system by yourself :-)
10 FEB 2011
Night & Day 10 FEB 2011
finding a specialty big shaft transmission pump for Ron Smith (Ron's Transmissions)
04 FEB 2011 @ 6pm
04 FEB 2011 @ 6pm about to deliver the E-Class Mercedes in the Drive Way to the Customer
04 FEB 2011 @ 3:45 pm Joe taking a break shoveling snow ... hardly any customers showed up all day
Valve Body Work - Freddie (Mercedes)
Valve Body Work - Steve (ZF)
some pictures around the shop 24 JAN 2011
The Customer's British Key Chain Lego StarTrooper already made friends with Joe the Manager :-) see more on this Repair Blog (TM/SM) Album: http://picasaweb.google.com/fixeuro/YukiMingHoUKRO179032000AudiS8QuattroRHDrive#
Right Hand Drive Audi S8 Quattro British Military Customer shipped the whole car to us from Maryland to rebuild the ZF 5HP24 FL (AWD) transmission. 24 JAN 2011 More pictures are here: http://picasaweb.google.com/fixeuro/YukiMingHoUKRO179032000AudiS8QuattroRHDrive#
.. and here is the Starbucks Barista Artist!! (She makes the most elaborate drawings, her very friendly colleagues also draw, when she is not on duty)
Th Center of the Operation: Joe, the Manager
Chris, our Assistant Manager, on a cold day (25 F)
0306 0320 0002 7295 0890
4,294,967,295 - the laser printer will explode long before all 4 billion pages are printed! Message from the AllData Program, if you select a page range and do not put a number in. Apparently the programmers expected Repair Orders each spanning over 4 billion pages... :-)
www.BMSDFW.COM Philip Tripp Mobile BMW Mechanic
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Droid Play: "There is an App for that!"
Beckham Group Diesel Truck jacked up and running to locate leak(s)
Evening Repair Blog Updates @ Central Market
Evening Repair Order Creation/Modification @ Central Market
Evening Parts Order @ Central Market
there a lot of (bad) quality issues with the new parts washer :-( clearly "Made in USA", not "Made in Germany"
New Parts Washer
Bearing Return to Dealership in California (not needed for Special Case Work on the 2005 Honda Odyssey) http://picasaweb.google.com/fixeuro/EddieWalkerRO178302005HondaOdyssey#
Torque Converter 7142 01M Warranty Core Return to Precision of New Hampton
Bearing Return to Dealership in California (not needed for Special Case Work on the 2005 Honda Odyssey) http://picasaweb.google.com/fixeuro/EddieWalkerRO178302005HondaOdyssey# USPS Tracking No (to paste & copy on USPS.com): 0496 9005 8830 4816 4575
32 of 375We are trying to identify the painter of this 40s model Packard painting (32 out of 375) - any idea? please let us know: Joe (the Manager) 214-821-2700
We are trying to identify the painter of this 40s model Packard painting (32 out of 375) - any idea? please let us know: Joe (the Manager) 214-821-2700
30 DEC 2010
Greetings from the Starbucks Girls in foreign
Fence Repair 29 DEC 2010
Used Stator Sale to Oklahoma
Joe Free (the Manager) and Chris Busse (Assistant Manager) finishing up the paperwork for Mr. Levy and wishing MERRY CHRISTMAS!
AUDI CVT: Shifter Diagnose Indicator Functions
AUDI CVT TCM
8pm on 21 DEC 2010 @ Central Market Dallas "The Magic of Technology" Making PDF copies of Invoices and sending to Clients Responding to Work E-Mail to Singapore (CVT) and Bulgaria (Audi ZF) also help friend near Perm, Russia (Ural region) with transmission questions on CVT in 2007 Nissan Mureno
Help Jeff Page on FaceBook: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/pages/Help-Jeff-a-Vet-USMC-Marine/170733199633269 Jeff Hollingsworth's Personal Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/profile.php?id=100000494268335
Ford 5R55N Transmission as found in some Jaguar's Compare to Shift Selector Linkage Versions here: http://picasaweb.google.com/fixeuro/JackColemanRO164932002JaguarSType#5350952553666229586
Rick came 08 DEC 2010 Info to be added to "Rental Cars" on Web Site http://www.freddiestransmissions.com/html/rental_cars.html
Bentley / Rolls Royce http://PrecisionAutoWorks.net
USPS Tracking # for Joe's HTC EVO 4G Sprint Rebate Cell # (972) 365-3733 USPS.COM - 03091830000086971018
USPS Tracking # for Joe's HTC EVO 4G Sprint Rebate Cell # (972) 365-3733
Tire BulgeSurvey at Walnut Hill & I-35 (where the vehicle broke down) - after picking up the keys from the customer's home
our Ad in the Dallas Voice (since September/October 2010)
Our Ad in the Dallas Observer (started 24 NOV 2010)
Outch... bad start into the Thanksgiving weekend for someone :-( Happened right across the street from the shop (Leica tele-lens shot)
Right-Hand Drive Bentley :-)
Right-Hand Drive Packard :-)
Right-Hand Drive Dodge 3500 Truck :-)
THE >>GMR<< IS THE CRITICAL PART ZF 5HP19 - "GMR" Code Transmission
Prepare for Re-Installation; Operating Table in front
23 NOV 2010 www.FixEuro.com
23 NOV 2010
11 TEETH ON THE RING & PINION ZF 5HP19 - "GMR" Code Transmission
BELL HOUSE BOLT PATTERN ZF 5HP19 - "GMR" Code Transmission
34 TEETH ON THE RING GEAR ZF 5HP19 - "GMR" Code Transmission
22 NOV 2010 Special Order from BMW Germany through Classic BMW Plano / Frisco
Only the best for Jimmy's car!
"Rambo" 19 NOV 2010
19 NOV 2010
Engine Removal (replacement arrives Monday)
Jeff & Freddie
18 NOV 2010
Internal Transmission Drive Train here out of a ZF 5HP19 - VW Passat
here a ZF 5HP19 of a VW Passat
what happens if a customer does not fill the transaxle fluid ... (Differential Fluid) here a ZF 5HP19 of a VW Passat
what happens if a customer does not fill the transaxle fluid ... (Differential Fluid)
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Snap-On Tool TruckTools on the Ceiling
Snap-On Tool TruckFiling the Serial Number etc for the stolen $4,000Solus Pro Scanner
Snap-On Tool Truck (Alejandro & Cesar)
11 NOV 2010 Interstate Batteries now in Inventory
Pickup from long-term storage
... shows the vast variety of the vehicles we work on
Valve Body Breakdown (Sample)
New Uniforms by UniFirst
09 NOV 2010 2nd Notice to return the broken Credit Card Machine to BofA (which was sent back 05 OCT 2010 already) FexEx Tracking # 104171616588079 http://fedex.com/Tracking
Crankshaft Rod Bearing 2001 Toyota Corolla
Emergency Bell-Housing Fix on the road to keep the customer rolling, until the vehicle could come to the shop to replace the transmission
Body Workers and Mechanics working simultaneously on a Fleet Account vehicle, to turn it around quickly from Friday to Delivery early Monday Morning!
Reece Callingham Parts for Australia
This is the Emergency Brake!
08 OCT 2010 Customer car... needs a little note ;-)
05 OCT 2010 Return of the broken Credit Card Machine to BofA (Proof) FexEx Tracking # 104171616282694 http://fedex.com/Tracking
17 SEP 2010
17 SEP 2010 (there has got to be a geek here somewhere)
10 SEP 10 - Gerardo
Overnight Shipment Dallas - Albuquerque from 24-hour Post Office Tracking # EG28 6685 994U S
One of our Mechanics (Cesar) left us this year (2010) after 9 years with us! He now works for our Snap-On Tool Supplier, so we get to see him every week. We wish Cesar all the very best on this career advancement!
30 MAY 10 - Saul
25 MAY 2010
18 FEB 2010 - Ads in the Dallas Observer, on the back page
05 FEB 2010 - Debbie's Mazda MPV Van
Debbie Gregory's 92 Chrysler Debonnaire Sedan De Luxe
JAN 2010: We are now using SMS Text messages to keep customers updated!
2000 Ford F-250 - Freddie
Truck Freddie
15 JAN 2010
Twitter: Profile Picture
Torque Converter for Mercedes (Example)
13 JAN 2010 - Customer's Transmission Cooler Flush for a Bench Job Rebuild
Furnace Wire Diagram - Documentation
22 DEC 2009 - Mercedes Drum for 1976 MB 300D
21 DEC 2009 - Our QR Code Geo-Tag on the Front Door - learn more about QR codes here: http://www.google.com/#hl=en&source=hp&q=qr+code&aq=1&aqi=g10&oq=qr&fp=cbc2f75bf9d43a8f
11 DEC 2009 - A/T Diagnostics: Electronic Scan
03 DEC 2009
20 NOV 2009
19 NOV 2009 - 'slight scratch'
19 NOV 2009 - Hogs smokin'
Transfer Case Rebuild
Jaguar with factory-supercharged Engine and Mercedes 722.6 Transmission
13 NOV 2009 - Engine running good - KBB: http://www.kbb.com/KBB/Selection/Condition.aspx?VehicleClass=UsedCar&ManufacturerId=26&VehicleId=7927&ModelId=175&PriceType=Private+Party&YearId=1995&Mileage=175000&SelectionHistory=7927|31838|75229|0|0|
11 NOV 2009
11 NOV 2009 - Range Rover
11 NOV 2009 - "Internet Problem" Tags - this is actually a 1998 Model
30 OCT 2009 - Brake Discs beyond Repair :-)
Parts Supplies when all other options have failed :-)
29 OCT 2009 - we love our transmissions ... so they get hugs
29 OCT 2009 - Don Reuben in the paint booth
29 OCT 2009
29 OCT 2009 - slightly defective bottle
29 OCT 2009 - Chassis Brain Box - located close to collision zone
29 OCT 2009 - Dr. Joe
28 OCT 2009 - on a customer's Camaro with 260,000 miles :)
28 OCT 2009
Junk / Parts: Mercedes early 70s with air suspension
Junk / Parts: 1995 Range Rover - 175,000 miles
only "straight" stapling at the shop!!! (per manager's instructions)
for some personnel the boss only buys pink post-it notes ... :-)
21 OCT 2009 - Hood Latch :-)
21 OCT 2009 - Steaming Parts Washer
21 OCT 2009
Mercedes Diesel Filter (pre-Filter) - Example
Flex Disc / Drive Shaft Flex Joint - Example
Oil Cooler Hose Example
07 OCT 2009 - "Push Help!!"
06 OCT 2009
05 OCT 2009
03 OCT 2009
02 OCT 2009
02 OCT 2009 - Super Special Custom Job
25 SEP 2009
23 SEP 2009
21 SEP 2009
16 SEP 2009
11 SEP 2009
12 AUG 2009
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New Jaguar XJ - in high resolution - use the "magnifier" option on the top right of the picture Picture Courtesy of Melon Han: http://picasaweb.google.com/MelonHan/vpHVXJ#
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CVT Picture Courtesy of Melon Han: http://picasaweb.google.com/MelonHan/vpHVXJ#
2008 2-Mode RWD Hybrid (M99) - David Kimble Illustration Picture Courtesy of Melon Han: http://picasaweb.google.com/MelonHan/vpHVXJ#
Ford Durashift CVT transmission Picture Courtesy of Melon Han: http://picasaweb.google.com/MelonHan/vpHVXJ#
a CVT transmission Picture Courtesy of Melon Han: http://picasaweb.google.com/MelonHan/vpHVXJ#
CVT in high resolution - use the "magnifier" option on the top right of the picture Picture Courtesy of Melon Han: http://picasaweb.google.com/MelonHan/vpHVXJ#
Smart ForTwo A/T Picture Courtesy of Melon Han: http://picasaweb.google.com/MelonHan/vpHVXJ#
27 JUN 2009 (Saturday) - Assorted classic Mercedes-Benz Vehicles we currently work on
24 JUN 2009 - A Mercedes Transmission rebuilt by Freddie in 1993 - lasted 140,000 and came back today for a new rebuild
23 JUN 2009
18 JUN 2009 - Markings removed
18 JUN 2009 - Replaced Battery Terminal
18 JUN 2009 - This Engine Treatment works to stop Smoking and valve rattling for the short-term
16 JUN 2009 - Neon-Green 700R4 Transmission (rebuilt)
13 JUN 2009 - Don Saul concerned about Engine Cooling in a Jaguar X
06 JUN 2009
05 JUN 2009 @ 3:01 PM - Intruder: TX 884YKG, 2007 Buick Lacrosse, registered to "ERIN J HOLLENSTEIN, 3310 COLE AVE #458, Dallas TX 75204" - drove all the way into the property (restricted area) turned around and left, escaping being questioned about his intentions
29 MAY 2009 - Headlight Upgrade (after)
29 MAY 2009 - Headlight Upgrade (before)
29 MAY 2009 - Joe (the Manager) returning from a Test Drive
28 MAY 2009 - Don Saul
20 MAY 2009 - If you "LOVE" your transmission, service it well and often!
19 MAY 2009 - Special Tool Fabrication for Piston Insertion / Installation without Seal Damage
19 MAY 2009 - Special Tool Fabrication for Piston Insertion / Installation without Seal Damage (Razor-Sharp Edge!)
17 MAY 2009 - Freddie and Grandson Noah at the Ennis Motor Plex, Texas - see the matching video on our YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fBoYEEKbWdY
14 MAY 2009
We endorse Hayes Tires / Alignments / State Inspections, located at the corner of Harry Hines & Royal Lane
31 MAR 2009
11 MAR 2009
24 FEB 2009
17 FEB 2009 - Hedda (Gerardo)
06 FEB 2009 - managing customer and customer's parts orders simultaneously for an expedited rush job
Location of Automotive Specialties at 3235 Merrifield Ave, Dallas, TX
We at Freddies HIGHLY recommend Steve and Art at Automotive Specialties!
02 FEB 2009
www.1ABody.com - also watch our YouTube Playlist “Body Shop Work”: http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=63419C3B93E932B3
10 DEC 2008 - Transmission Solenoid Pack
10 DEC 2008
10 DEC 2008 - mounting the hood, and aligning grille, fenders, and doors in preparation for final preps and sanding to paint on a 1964 Chevy El Camino Restoration
09 DEC 2008 - created Fall 2006
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CVT Belt Picture Courtesy of Melon Han: http://picasaweb.google.com/MelonHan/vpHVXJ#
CVT Belt - in high resolution - use the "magnifier" option on the top right of the picture Picture Courtesy of Melon Han: http://picasaweb.google.com/MelonHan/vpHVXJ#
14 NOV 2008 - a 'Kodak' Moment
14 NOV 2008 - Re-Designing Signs to go back on to the building - true group effort
12 NOV 2008
02 DEC 2008
06 NOV 2008
01 NOV 2008 - Demonstration of Locations for the Oxygen Sensors: before and after each Catalytic Converter
31 OCT 2008 - Halloween: ready for Kilgore! (Engine Oil & Filter service completed)
31 OCT 2008 - Halloween: ready for Kilgore!
27 OCT 2008
24 OCT 2008: from left: Ricardo, Carl, Cesar, Gerardo, Cayetano
HazMat
Blood and Teers
03 OCT 2008 - Exhaust Welding (Gerardo - "Hedda")
Deux Chevaux (2CV) made by Citroen (France)
Dustin Brooks
29 AUG 2008 - Better watch this warning....
28 AUG 2008 - Freshly renovated Builder Room and Delivery Area: this now looks soooo much better on our YouTube videos,which are being watched all around the world ;-) ... www.YouTube.com/FixEuro
28 AUG 2008 - Freshly renovated Builder Room: this now looks soooo much better on our YouTube videos,which are being watched all around the world ;-) ... www.YouTube.com/FixEuro
www.FixEuro.com - Largest Automotive Repair WebSite on the Internet - with over 6,000 Pictures and our own YouTube Video Broadcast Channel: www.YouTube.com/FixEuro
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22 AUG 2008 - shown here: Range Rover / Mercedes / Mercedes Classic SL / Porsche Cayenne / Audi A6 ... it shows we specialize on European cars
12 FEB 2008 "Holy Mary"
1A Body: Joe (left) and Roberto
Mercedes Type 115.114 in USA - in germany known as the "Strich 8" (Slash 8)
2005 MB SL55 AMG Transmission - Overview
www.FixEuro.com largest Transmission & Automotive Repair Web Site on the Internet
THM 350 with Torque Converter Picture Courtesy of Melon Han: http://picasaweb.google.com/MelonHan/vpHVXJ#
BorgWarner's DualTronic(R) technologies showcased in a Nissan GT-R dual-clutch transmission. (PRNewsFoto/BorgWarner Inc.) (Newscom TagID: prnphotos066335) [Photo via Newscom] Picture Courtesy of Melon Han: http://picasaweb.google.com/MelonHan/vpHVXJ#
26 AUG 2007 - Accident on the Freeway nearby
25 JUL 2007 - Clean Up
The General Motors Baltimore transmission plant, which will build the industry's first two-mode hybrid transmission for GM's full-size SUVs and pickups, has officially achieved 'landfill free' status - meaning it will no longer send any waste from its production operations to landfills, it was announced Monday, August 27, 2007. The plant's manufacturing process wastes are completely reused or recycled. (Photo by Tyler Mallory for General Motors). Picture Courtesy of Melon Han: http://picasaweb.google.com/MelonHan/vpHVXJ#
Transmission Valve Body Components (shop apprentice training picture)
Roberto, Joe, Hedda
Carlos
ZF 6 HP 26 Picture Courtesy of Melon Han: http://picasaweb.google.com/MelonHan/vpHVXJ#
GM, DaimlerChrysler and BMW Two-Mode Hybrid Transmission (t-variant) David Kimble Illustration Picture Courtesy of Melon Han: http://picasaweb.google.com/MelonHan/vpHVXJ#
This customer's Repair Blog Album (Perm/Perm Area, Ural, Russia): http://picasaweb.google.com/fixeuro/NikolasShorohUralRUSSIASupport2007NissanMurenoCVT# Thank you for sending the pictures! We have many customers around the world, and always like to see their cars. Спасибо за отправку фотографий! У нас есть много клиентов по всему миру, и всегда хотел, чтобы их автомобили.
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