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Old 04-03-2007, 07:13 AM
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If my auto tranny is slipping in first gear but drives fine in all the other gears is this indicative that my torque converter clutch is still okay?

What are the tell tale signs that the torque converter is going bad?

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Old 04-03-2007, 07:21 AM
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If you could find a torque converter for cheap replace it while your at it.
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Default Re: replacing torque converter when replacing tranny? (Luserkid)

what is the purpose of the torque converter anyways?

If what I think is right I think the torque converter is used to "drive" the tranny?
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Default Re: replacing torque converter when replacing tranny? (stevescivic)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by stevescivic &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">what is the purpose of the torque converter anyways?

If what I think is right I think the torque converter is used to "drive" the tranny?
</TD></TR></TABLE>I have a torque converter from a b20 with about 30k miles on it if interested...
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Default Re: replacing torque converter when replacing tranny? (stevescivic)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by stevescivic &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">If my auto tranny is slipping in first gear but drives fine in all the other gears is this indicative that my torque converter clutch is still okay?

What are the tell tale signs that the torque converter is going bad?

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You might need a new 1st gear clutch pack. The cost to rebuild is about the same as a known good used auto tranny. You could replace the existing torque convertor or flush out the existing one.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by dpkelly &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

You might need a new 1st gear clutch pack. The cost to rebuild is about the same as a known good used auto tranny. You could replace the existing torque convertor or flush out the existing one.</TD></TR></TABLE>Do you know how much does the dealer charge for a brand new converter?
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by BoltonGSR &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Do you know how much does the dealer charge for a brand new converter?</TD></TR></TABLE>

No idea. Another thought came to me. If you locate the lockup and control solenoids on the tranny, there is a filter between the solenoids and the tranny housing. It might be something electrical too preventing the lockup and control solenoids from actuating properly.
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