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Old Jun 29, 2016 | 11:18 AM
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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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No, it's an old wive's tale.
 
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No, it's an old wive's tale.
Thanks! I suspected it was.
 
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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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