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Sep 25, 2008 | 05:22 PM

luckyou03

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Installing torque converter

I just got a new torque converter in and I was wondering if I am suppose to pour any fluid in it before i install it or just install it dry? thanks

Sep 25, 2008 | 06:23 PM

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Fill it (take your time and let it drink) and make SURE you get 3 drops or clicks of engagement when you're installing and spinning it.

Sep 25, 2008 | 08:03 PM

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yes fill it before you put it in. if you put it in dry you will toast it and it will be garbage.

Sep 25, 2008 | 08:15 PM

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as said above fill it. there's no ifs ands or buts about it. drink some beer and give that converter what it wants.

Sep 26, 2008 | 01:38 AM

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ok thanks I filled it

Sep 26, 2008 | 01:51 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by crashinaz

and make SURE you get 3 drops or clicks of engagement when you're installing and spinning it.

Measure also... 1.125"... I couldn't hear but two clicks.

Sep 26, 2008 | 01:51 AM

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what if you've got a new transmission? Should you still fill the converter first?

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