Transmission died...... have to replace torque converter?
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Transmission died...... have to replace torque converter?
Last week while on the freeway my transmission finally went out. It happened when i decided to gun it while emerging from the on-ramp to the freeway. I notice that i needed to gain speed because everyone was flying on the freeway. Right after i gunned it, it shifted like it was suppose to then it just slipped and went straight to what felt like neutral. Right after that, i knew it was gone. My question is, do I have to replace the torque converter as well? Or can it be flushed out clean?
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Last week while on the freeway my transmission finally went out. It happened when i decided to gun it while emerging from the on-ramp to the freeway. I notice that i needed to gain speed because everyone was flying on the freeway. Right after i gunned it, it shifted like it was suppose to then it just slipped and went straight to what felt like neutral. Right after that, i knew it was gone. My question is, do I have to replace the torque converter as well? Or can it be flushed out clean?
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It is usually suggested to cut and clean your converter, to be on the safe side. The only time I would not suggest a Cut & Clean is if something like the sun-shell broke and there was no metal contamination. It sounds like something is slipping and/or burnt, which means debris are circulating in you fluid. In my opinion it is not worth the risk of contaminating a fresh transmission. What type of converter are you running??
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Im running a TCI street fighter 3500 stall. I checked my tranny fluid and it is the color of motor oil now (light brown). Not the red color anymore! so yea.... my tranny went! Where do I go to get my converter cut and cleaned? can the transmission shop do it themselves? Or do i have to send it out. thanks for the info