Torque Converter going out
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Torque Converter going out
Well after having the transmission error code read at the local transmission shope it is official and my torque converter is going out.
Now what exactly is it doing when it is going out? This is my daily driver and I kinda need to get to work so is it something that I can drive a little? The transmision shop quoted me $2800 to do the tranny rebuild with a new heavy duty torque converter, does this sound reasonable?
Now what exactly is it doing when it is going out? This is my daily driver and I kinda need to get to work so is it something that I can drive a little? The transmision shop quoted me $2800 to do the tranny rebuild with a new heavy duty torque converter, does this sound reasonable?
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Yes it does. Mine was 3000 dollars. Get the better TQ, and a transgo shift kit if they will do it. There is a set of planetery gears in the back of the tranny that are in an aluminium housing. Get the steel replacement set of gears too. I also went with synthetic fluid too.
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It's a crap shoot really. It may last a little while, it may go out completely on your next drive.
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Is the o/d light on the shifter flashing? What about the ABS light on the dash, is it on? Is the speedometer acting funny at all?
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You can usually drive for quite a while without hurting anything that isn't already bad. What usually happens with those torque converters is the apply piston for the torque converter clutch cracks. When it cracks pressure that should be applying the clutch leaks past the piston so that the clutch slips. The crack will continue spreading so that you will set the code more often.
What will help is to turn off the overdrive if you're below about 50 MPH. The damaged clutch doesn't have to work as hard in 3rd as it does in overdrive.
What will help is to turn off the overdrive if you're below about 50 MPH. The damaged clutch doesn't have to work as hard in 3rd as it does in overdrive.
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Are you hearing any chattering/metal on metal noise at all?