Can You Replace Just The Torque Converter In A Transmission

So I've been searching the forums, YouTube and the net for information, and I'm going to be tackling the transmission myself. My question is that I see that a lot of the YouTube videos reference a burned torque converter. I was always under the impression that torque converters really don't go...

Can you replace just the torque converter in a transmission. The torque converter bolts to the input shaft of the transmission and uses the same hydraulic transmission fluid that the transmission uses. That’s why you can’t tell which is having a problem by looking at the transmission fluid. But, you can be sure there’s some sort of problem if the fluid has metal flakes. Automatic Transmission Basics Replacing a torque converter is relatively easy to do. Getting to the thing is an entirely different story. There are many reasons that you may wish to replace it. Maybe your transmission is slipping? This site is geared toward the performance crowd (well a little bit), so we are will cover stall speed and torque converter selection. A torque converter is a coupling that relies on a fluid hydrodynamic to allow the engine to spin independently of the transmission. When the engine is idling, such as at a stop light, the amount of torque going through the torque converter is small, but still enough to require some pressure on the brake pedal to stop the car from creeping. I am not so knowledgeable about newer models (you didn't say make or year), but believe the torque converter to be a separate part from the transmission and can be repaired or replaced independent of the whole transmission (but of course the transmission will still require removal to access the converter).

I just need my torque converter replaced. Fact: If your torque converter is bad, unless it stripped the converter splines on a otherwise fully functional unit, is unlikely that converter replacement is the solution. The converter shares fluid with the transmission. If it develops a problem, the debris from the converter failure can damage the. Replace Torque Converter Seals. If you have a slipping torque converter and you have changed the transmission oil and filter and even performed a transmission flush, it is time to remove the transmission from the engine and inspect the seals on the axle into the transmission. Here is a video of how to replace the seals inside a transmission. Replace the fluid pan to the undercarriage of your transmission. Replace the mounting bolts that you previously removed and set aside. Allow the gasket to set per the instructions given on the gasket tube. Crawl from underneath the vehicle. Lower the vehicle to the ground. Refill your vehicle with new transmission fluid. If you install the old converter on the fresh transmission and debris inside will contaminate the whole thing. Be sure you flush the trans cooler both ways as it stores a lot of junk when a trans fails. You can buy cleaner specially made to do the job.

Can I replace just the torque converter? Jump to Latest Follow 1 - 20 of 20 Posts. S. sloestang · Registered. Joined Jan 21, 2009 · 28 Posts . Discussion Starter • #1 • Jan 22, 2010 (Edited) My 03 3500 with the 48re(after further clarification, it could be a 47re.. If the fluid smells burned, I would replace the complete converter and transmission assembly. Yes it would be cheaper to just replace the converter, but you also really want to be certain there are no other problems in the transmission. To replace the converter, you will need to remove the transmission. Step by Step Directions to Drain a Torque Converter.. Since a Torque Converter, (T-Converter) is your transmission’s number one assistant, a well cared for T-Converter makes for a happy transmission.A misbehaving T-Converter can cause transmission slippage, stalling, strange noises and much more serious damage to the vehicle’s transmission. The converter pushes fluid through tiny compartments inside its tub to create pressure. When the pressure is high enough, the converter passes the spinning energy from the engine into the transmission. You should replace a torque converter that is broken or one that cannot handle the power of an engine.

I have a 2011 Hyundai Elantra, that we had a problem with the Torque converter that went bad, didn’t lock up, but was under warranty back then, so they replaced the whole transmission since they said it was easier to just replace the transmission instead of replacing the torque converter, but my Sonata is not under warranty anymore. More, probably, than you think it should. The torque converter itself is relatively inexpensive, but the labor is extensive; either the engine or the transmission (or both) needs to be completely removed from the vehicle to get that job done. The. A properly working torque converter is something your car’s transmission needs to function.If there is a problem causing it to malfunction then there are some symptoms that your car will exhibit. Here, you will get a brief idea of what a torque converter is and some of the most common ways to tell if yours is going bad. You can never really flush a torque converter in the shop well enough to prevent contamination from an old converter from getting into a rebulit or new transmission. So, they come with one. I am a little miffed that they are estimating both a transmission and a separate torque converter.

The good news is, if it is just your torque converter that is having issues since it's a self-contained unit, you may not need to replace or rebuild your whole transmission. Torque converters can be serviced or replaced as a single unit. Torque Converter Problems. There are many different types of torque converter problems. The problems come in. Sometimes, the problem might not be the transmission but would have you replace your torque converter completely. First, to diagnose the fault, you will leave the engine on and allow it for some minutes. Step on the gas slightly. Here are the other steps to take: 1. Start the car and allow it to run for a few minutes while you switch to the. He gave me two options: replace the torque converter and be done with it, or replace the entire transmission and be assured there will be no future problems there. I am inclined to just replace the torque converter and take my chances, but I don't want to be victimized by my own frugality. Another telltale sign of a faulty torque converter is dirty transmission fluid. If there are black flecks present in the fluid, then you should replace that also. Doing so might just end up saving you a lot of money. The next sign of a torque converter problem is if the vehicle shudders at lower speeds – around 40 miles per hour.

The first story is that i need to completely rebuild my transmission because after just fixing it with a torque converter, within 3 months the whole transmission will need rebuilt again anyway due to the dirt build up. The other story I have been told is that i can just replace my Torque converter, and my transmission will be fine.