Torque converter question

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Hideogumperjr

Hideogumperjr

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Hi Folks. Rebuilding my 904 behind my /6. My torque converter is original 125k on the car.
I do not see any leaks from the welds or on the unit itself. Is there any recommendation or information that would say it needs replacement doe to its age or can it be reinstalled as long as there is no leakage?
I appreciate the help.

John
 
Any time you rebuild the trans. you should at least have the converter flushed out because when clutch plates and bands wear they leave deposits that will get in the converter. The going rate around me is $25-30 for a flush and visual inspection.
 
Thanks fishy, I read about flushing out the unit and will look into the local places to get it checked out.
Cheers.
 
Checked a couple of torque converter places one in Marysville Wa and one in Auburn Wa and the Auburn place says they don't flush out only tear apart and repair for $175. The Marysville place will do it for $100.
Yikes wish I lived in Il with these prices!
 
With a 125K on the converter, a lot is going to depend on how much sludge is in the pan. If the pan is nice and clean then go ahead and flush the converter out. Remember there is a one way roller clutch in the converter and if it's questionable, flushing won't cure any problems in that area. It's difficult to flush a converter out. There are all kinds of areas that the material can and will get impacted in, and flushing it with solvent won't move it. What will help clean out the crud in the converter is the nice 180 degree fresh transmission oil you'll have in your rebuilt transmission. ATF is one of the best cleaners there is.
Also, check the condition of the converter hub. The clearance between the hub and the pump bushing is about the same as a set of rod bearings. If the hub isn't mirror smooth, you will in all likely hood end up with a leak.
 
if your willing to go to auburn, wa then tacoma is just a little bit rarther. there is a place called transmission headquarters. guys name is randy. been doing Chrysler stuff for a long time. did mine and my dads trans. his 727 is going on its 6th season in a 10 second street car. does great work and great pricing.
 
Look at DACCO Cookeville TN, they build them. Might be cheaper just to buy one from them.
 
Hideogumperjr said:
Checked a couple of torque converter places one in Marysville Wa and one in Auburn Wa and the Auburn place says they don't flush out only tear apart and repair for $175. The Marysville place will do it for $100.
Yikes wish I lived in Il with these prices!
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Some here only take apart and repair and prices start at $125. You can actually buy a new converter from www.bulkpart.com for not much over $100-125 if a stock converter is all you need. Most of the stuff I deal with are higher dollar high stall units so most of the time it's cheaper to repair.
 
If it were my 6 banger I'd just change the fluid and run the darn thing. I've never seen a bad one. If you're going to race it that's another issue but for daily driving it'll probably run to 500k miles.
 
fishy68 said:
Some here only take apart and repair and prices start at $125. You can actually buy a new converter from www.bulkpart.com for not much over $100-125 if a stock converter is all you need. Most of the stuff I deal with are higher dollar high stall units so most of the time it's cheaper to repair.
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Didn't know that there were any NEW converters out there in the aftermarket.
Takes a whole lot of equipment to build them, equipment that typically only the OEM market has.
 
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