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Aug 11, 2004 | 09:27 PM

captain redneck

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From: wichita

transmission swap

well i swapped transmissions
and now the new one has a loud whinning sound
pretty pronounced
sound like its coming from the torque convertor
anyone have an idea what this might be?

Aug 11, 2004 | 11:04 PM

Jimbare

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ok, i'll bite. what are we talking about here??

what kind of tranny? what was there and what is there now?

inquiring minds want to know!

jim

Aug 12, 2004 | 12:44 AM

captain redneck

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From: wichita

this is an automatic
doubt it s related to like the model
it works good just makin alot of noise

ok one thing the torque convertor fills itself right?
it doesnt need filled before install?

got about a thousand bucks in this
so if anyone has any ideas
this is causin me alot frustartion

Aug 12, 2004 | 08:54 PM

big hoss 29

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From: Billings Montana

The converter will fill itself, but you should check the tranny fluid after you drive it after a few miles. Your tranny might be low after the converter filled up.