2007-09-02 18:04:22 · 13 answers · asked by m c 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
No question about it! When your transmission is replaced, always change the torque converter. It contains metal shaving and dirt that accumulated over the time it was in service.
2007-09-02 19:02:07 · answer #1 · answered by Eric S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The question of all time. We all have been there. I would take in consideration of how the mechanic sounds and not what they say. The torque converter is in my opinion is between the engine and transmission and not really part of the internals of the transmission. If it was me i would do that. Does anyone really know the life of a transmission. Because you are sure that it is the converter, there is no need to check other things. My transmission was performing poorly, but it ended up just being the fluid needed changing. so you never know.
2016-05-19 23:17:53 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The converter should be replaced when changing out a unit, all the fluid gets pumped through the converter eventually. Any debris in the fluid will find it's way into the converter and start to destroy it. I have been to a converter rebuilders shop and you wouldn't believe how much crap gets in and stays there.
2007-09-02 18:16:20 · answer #3 · answered by noah buddy 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The torque converter is like a clutch. If it is slipping you need to replace it.
2007-09-02 18:08:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
if you are replacing your tranny u should have your torque converter at least serviced cost is better than buying a used one and u know it will last a long time.
2007-09-03 09:52:36 · answer #5 · answered by gabba 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No you do not have to buy a new torque but you should replace the oil with new
2007-09-02 23:38:42 · answer #6 · answered by roscoe1515 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your torque converter is slipping. Your sort of defeating the whole purpose if do not replace it. Common sense.
2007-09-02 18:09:01 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
good practice ,debries settles in the converter and will contaminate the rest of the new transmission over time replace it now then later
2007-09-02 19:30:03 · answer #8 · answered by James K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the converter slips because the transmission is slipping,usually a bad front pump or clutch bands.have you tried to adjust the bands to stop the slipage?but if you can afford it,it wouldn't hurt.
2007-09-02 18:15:29 · answer #9 · answered by jgmafb 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, its like replacing the starter & installing the old solenoid.
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2007-09-02 18:16:07 · answer #10 · answered by Mr. T 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋