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Old Apr 5, 2009 | 07:12 PM
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4r100 Torque Converter

My torque converter is making that infamous scrapping sound in the bell housing section of the transmission. I have read various forums and it turns out I need a new torque converter. What brand of torque converters do you think are reliable? I don't want to hear that scrapping sound ever again. I have heard of some good torque converters but just thought I'd check with you guys. Do you guys think a simple flush of the fluid would fix the problem? Also, how long do you think I have until she leaves me stranded? Thanks,
 
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Old Apr 6, 2009 | 01:45 PM
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Infamous scraping sound? Is it a light whoosh-whoosh-whoosh that slows with speed? Can you only hear it when the truck is under 15-13mph?

Mine has a slight scraping sound at 10mph or less when slowing. If I shift it out of gear and let it coast at that same speed, it doesn't make the noise. I thought it might be a u-joint or something.
 
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Old Apr 6, 2009 | 05:42 PM
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Originally Posted by eightrac
Infamous scraping sound? Is it a light whoosh-whoosh-whoosh that slows with speed? Can you only hear it when the truck is under 15-13mph?

Mine has a slight scraping sound at 10mph or less when slowing. If I shift it out of gear and let it coast at that same speed, it doesn't make the noise. I thought it might be a u-joint or something.

Yup, it makes that noise at slow speed at 10mph-15mph and between 1st-2nd shifts. I got under the truck while holding the break and adding some throttle, I heard the noise by the transmission bell housing.
 
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Old Apr 6, 2009 | 06:36 PM
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Mine doesn't make noise like that, it has to be moving. If its not, there is no noise.
 
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