Replacing torque converter, What to go with?
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Replacing torque converter, What to go with?
My sisters motor gave out at 300k so I will be getting her a new/used long block and I will be replacing the torque converter since it has alot of miles. What are some reputable torque converter brands that I should go with? Will I be okay with a kragen/napa auto parts torque converter, what are your suggestions?
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Well just remember that the OEM torque converter has lasted 300k miles and so should another oem torque convertor. Sometimes buying house brands can cause more headaches and more $ in the long run. But Napa seems to have better built products but are more costly.
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Re: Replacing torque converter, What to go with?
My sisters motor gave out at 300k so I will be getting her a new/used long block and I will be replacing the torque converter since it has alot of miles. What are some reputable torque converter brands that I should go with? Will I be okay with a kragen/napa auto parts torque converter, what are your suggestions?
I would be more concerned about the transmission, but if all is well with both, I would just put the original back on.
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Re: Replacing torque converter, What to go with?
Are you replacing the tranny too or just the torque converter? From what I can see the torque converter is a pretty strong component and doesn't usually go out, but I guess you would have piece of mind if you did replace it.
I would be more concerned about the transmission, but if all is well with both, I would just put the original back on.
I would be more concerned about the transmission, but if all is well with both, I would just put the original back on.
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Re: Replacing torque converter, What to go with?
Of course, changing the fluid is always a good idea.
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Re: Replacing torque converter, What to go with?
Well of course that is a good idea, but you're going to have to drain the tranny before you can take out the engine. If you don't you will have a big mess when you take the engine out and when you seperate the transmission from the engine the torque converter is going to spill out tranny fluid so be ready.
Of course, changing the fluid is always a good idea.
Of course, changing the fluid is always a good idea.
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Re: Replacing torque converter, What to go with?
Its been giving my sister alot of trouble, It leaks everywhere from rear main seal to oil pan gasket and the rings are shot. So f22b is going in =]
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Does anyone know from the top of her head how many quarts of transmission fluid it takes to fill up torque converter/tranny?? i called the dealer and the guy mentioned 6 quartsz but it sounds like it is a little bit to me.
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Re: Replacing torque converter, What to go with?
I think that is about right. I think it was 2.5 quarts to refill, but 6 quarts to fill from empty/new install. It's been a while, but I believe that is correct (6 quarts).
If you are worried, just keep checking your dip stick for your tranny.
If you are worried, just keep checking your dip stick for your tranny.
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