Torque Converter
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Torque Converter
I have an early 99 PS with 130,000 miles. It has had a loud rattle noise at idle for 100,000 miles. Yea, 100,000 miles! It shifts fine, but has gottin louder. I am ready to have the torque converter replaced. Is a factory converter ok to put back in? or can you recommend a better aftermarket one? What I can really use is a mechanic reference!! Any GOOD mechanics in the Orange County, CA area? Any suggestions are appreciated.
John
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From: IOWA
The '99 is a double disc T/C, which makes a lot of noise compared to the later models that have a single disc. There is probably nothing wrong with your T/C, but many people don't like the noise. If you do replace, I would reccommend going with an aftermarket one that is stronger than stock. The T/C and transmission is the weak link on these trucks, so anything you can do to improve it will only make it better.
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From: Roaring Branch, PA
When I bought mine with 140,00 on it I could hear the same noise in it when I test drove it but bought it anyhow because they gave me a 5,000 mile warranty with it. So I took it straight to my local dealership and had it replaced. They said it was deffinately bad. I agree because It hasn't made an abnoxiously embarrasing noise since.
