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Old 06-29-2005, 09:49 PM
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After six months the converter took a dump today on the freeway. The truck would not move at all, had to tow it to my friend's garage. This is a well known company on the West Coast and until yesterday they insisted that the problem may be elsewhere. Now, a question for you guys with TC's. Have any of you experienced the same problem with a brand new converter lasting only 6 months? and from the other manufacturers on the East Coast, wich one is the most reliable?
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Seems like a common occurrence with aftermarket TC's. Sorry, no recommendations. I'm still trying to decide which flavor to buy.
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I would hope that after only 6 months it is still covered under a warranty? Have you contacted the manufacturer?
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Are you sure it is the converter? Many things can cause the symptoms of what you are describing. Converter failed, Trans Pump failed, low/leaking fluid, etc ... Did you install the converter yourself or have someone do it? I would take it back to the person that did the isntall if that wasn't yourself. Then I take apart the trans and figure out what happened. If indeed it was the converter, that shop owes you a new piece at least. Good luck!




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