cleaning debris out of torque converter
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cleaning debris out of torque converter
I had a new tranny fail on me which obviously sent aluminum debri all through the system including the torque converter which is new. Is there a way to clean out the converter to get rid of all the debri ?
11-01-2010, 08:48 PM
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Re: cleaning debris out of torque converter
as far as i know.. there isnt... if i were you id get ahold of the ppl u got hte convertor from and talk to them about it
11-02-2010, 01:01 AM
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Re: cleaning debris out of torque converter
It has to be rebuilt... cut apart on a lathe, cleaned out, welded back together, and rebalanced.
11-02-2010, 08:01 AM
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Re: cleaning debris out of torque converter
Thats what i was afraid of. Thanks for the replys.
11-02-2010, 08:40 PM
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Re: cleaning debris out of torque converter
Sure. 2 easy steps.
Step 1. Buy new torque converter
Step 2. Turn in old ruined torque converter as core
Done.
There! that was eeeeezy, eh?
Step 1. Buy new torque converter
Step 2. Turn in old ruined torque converter as core
Done.
There! that was eeeeezy, eh?
11-03-2010, 12:21 AM
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Re: cleaning debris out of torque converter
if it was mine ,i'd try to flush it out-drill a drain hole of
about 5/16 in the outer edge,then flush through the
neck with solvent while periodicly rotating the turbine
and stator members-once no particles appear,tap the
hole for a thin,allen head 1/8 pipe plug apply good
sealant,install plug,stake or tack weld plug in place
Earlier this year had the opposite problem-torque
converter (aftermarket "stall")blew it's thrust bearing
and sent the debris through the tranny,had to drop
the tranny partly dissasemble and muck out the
debris,reassemble and reinstall-all good again
about 5/16 in the outer edge,then flush through the
neck with solvent while periodicly rotating the turbine
and stator members-once no particles appear,tap the
hole for a thin,allen head 1/8 pipe plug apply good
sealant,install plug,stake or tack weld plug in place
Earlier this year had the opposite problem-torque
converter (aftermarket "stall")blew it's thrust bearing
and sent the debris through the tranny,had to drop
the tranny partly dissasemble and muck out the
debris,reassemble and reinstall-all good again
11-03-2010, 06:23 PM
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Re: cleaning debris out of torque converter
I wouldnt suggest touching a converter with any sort of cutting tool unless you work at a trans shop
Would you shorten your own driveshaft? Grind down a crank? Same applies here
Would you shorten your own driveshaft? Grind down a crank? Same applies here
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