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Jun 29, 2016 | 11:18 AM

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Coastal68

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Torque Converter Damage?

I read somewhere that draining the fluid from a torque converter can "shock" the seals. My TC has been sitting empty for several weeks,is this something I should worry about?

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Jun 29, 2016 | 03:59 PM

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Mark Kovalsky

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No, it's an old wive's tale.

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Jun 29, 2016 | 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Mark Kovalsky

No, it's an old wive's tale.

Thanks! I suspected it was.

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Jun 29, 2016 | 11:07 PM

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The only seal related to the torque converter on these old trucks is the input/pump seal.

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