the torque converter on my car just took an extended vacation.i already pulled the tranny,took the converter off and looked inside,there were metal rings rattling around inside.my question is,when the converter goes,does the tranny need a rebuild?what do i need to have done to get my car back on the road?
torque converter vacation
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Stanger007
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+1 - I've had a great personal experience with Edge.
It's held up well at the track so far and will hopefully do me good yet again at the track tomorrow.
Wes
It's held up well at the track so far and will hopefully do me good yet again at the track tomorrow.
Wes
94-302-vert
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Good point. Maybe while its out replace the front and rear seals aswell. It is after all a nearly 15 year old car.
If you did that much damage to the converter it is highly likely your transmission is severely contaminated as well as your transmission cooler.
The converters Edge build for these lockup transmissions is sorry to say the least. You really need to investigate the product. Don't just listen to what was said. Real information exists you really need to seek it before you spend $600 on a poorly built slap together quick kit unit that is nothing more than a stock gm fwd converter with the correct splines and stack height for your transmission.
I could tell you more than you would want to know about them, but I think you will make a better decision if you research it a bit. Modular depot, corral, Tccoa and several other forums have plenty of information on this.
Alan
The converters Edge build for these lockup transmissions is sorry to say the least. You really need to investigate the product. Don't just listen to what was said. Real information exists you really need to seek it before you spend $600 on a poorly built slap together quick kit unit that is nothing more than a stock gm fwd converter with the correct splines and stack height for your transmission.
I could tell you more than you would want to know about them, but I think you will make a better decision if you research it a bit. Modular depot, corral, Tccoa and several other forums have plenty of information on this.
Alan
gcomfx.com
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Regardless of what converter you use. (I happen to really like my Edge converter over the stock one and the TWO other stock modified converters I tried that either didn't work or fell apart glittering my transmission.)
You really should have your whole transmission gone through... OR buy another one from a salvage yard. At the very least, flush it and change the filter, but I would consider that a bandaid as it most likely won't get all the contamination out.
Sorry man, sucks to hear.
You really should have your whole transmission gone through... OR buy another one from a salvage yard. At the very least, flush it and change the filter, but I would consider that a bandaid as it most likely won't get all the contamination out.
Sorry man, sucks to hear.
had the tranny checked out by a local shop,there was not to much metal in the pan.the shops opinion was that it should be ok.i bought a rebuilt converter,installed it,and changed the filter.car runs just as before.next weekend i will change the fluid and filter again.i have decided to save money for a five speed conversion.it will take me a few months,but the aode has to go,its given me nothing but trouble.mps auto salvage sells everything needed for about $1900.thanks everyone for your advice and opinions.
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