96 E40D Torque Converter Change

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Dec 27, 2004 | 06:10 PM

StagMan

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96 E40D Torque Converter Change

I am just wondering if there is anything I need to know before I dive into this tomorrow morning. I know I have to remove the driveshafts, crossmembers, and slide the trans/transfer case back to remove it but I wanted to know if there are any quirks I need to know about.

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Dec 27, 2004 | 06:18 PM

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Dec 27, 2004 | 06:26 PM

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Welcome Stagman! its pretty straight forward, just a big mess job. Just fill up your new converter with trans fluid befor installing it. You changing to a higher stall?

Dec 27, 2004 | 06:34 PM

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I am getting a flashing O/D light and the Dealership Diagnostic says it is losing pressure after a little driving. Check the post by travisesty on the flashing O/D light and that is my exact problem. The codes they pulled said transmission slippage but the mechanic says he would replace the converter first. Since the dealer charges $70 per hour to remove and reinstall the trans whether they find something or not I will bite the bullet and replace it myself. It is $180 for a remanufactured one from NAPA so that is the route I am going first. Hopefully it will fix it.

Dec 27, 2004 | 06:37 PM

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I wonder if that will fix it, I'll have to look that one up. I hope it does though.

Dec 27, 2004 | 06:39 PM

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I should know by Thursday or Friday. How long of a job is it and do I have to drop the transmission pan to do it?

Dec 27, 2004 | 06:47 PM

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No you don't need to drop the pan, but I would do so. matter of fact i would do that first to see if there is any signs of trouble, install a new filter while I was at it.