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Blown Torque Converter Seal....a common problem???
Historical mailing list - kevin obrien
Thu, 14 Nov 2002 17:57:22 -0800
...The Anti-Christ (my 1990 Carat) blew her Torque Converter Seal (what a treat!) and I was wondering if anyone else has had this...
Re: Torque converter help
Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
Wed, 27 Aug 2003 12:19:09 -0700
...Gently place the torque converter on the splines and slowly spin. You will feel it slip onto each one. Thats all there is to...
Torque Converter Seal is blown for the 2nd time...why do they go?
Historical mailing list - kevin obrien
Mon, 11 Oct 2004 08:58:08 -0700
...My Auto Trans leak debacle turns out to be my Torque Converter Seal. This is the second time it has gone. Anybody suggest why...
Re: '86 Vanagon removing/installing flex plate & torque converter
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 21 Apr 2013 00:53:06 -0400
...Use a torque wrench. As others noted you will need to swap out the bottom studs. Also with the converter out inspect-replace that...
Re: (home engine repair) Torque converter seal question
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 24 Feb 2001 19:47:27 -0500
...You must also carefully check the hub for wear and the condition of the bushing inside the torque converter. I've found that most...
Re: How much ATF in Torque Converter
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Wed, 9 Jul 2003 21:48:34 -0400
...I just put the torque converter on and let the >transmission >fill it as it ran. > >Who rebuilt your transmission? I have a couple...
Re: A/T torque converter seal replacement
Historical mailing list - Blake Heinlein
Wed, 25 Sep 2002 11:31:58 -0400
...When putting the torque converter back in, it need to be full of A/T fluid. I thought the A/T pumping system would...
replacing torque converter seal
Historical mailing list - Bill
Mon, 12 Mar 2001 09:36:45 -0500
...I am replacing a torque converter seal on my 84 water cooled vanagon... the parts shop that I use no longer has access to...
Re: Leaking Torque Converter Seal
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:22:54 -0400
The torque converter seal alone is rarely the problem. Intermittent leakage can be sign of overheating or a vent on top is clogged. There...
Tip on locating 1.9 auto torque flex plate bolts
Historical mailing list - Conrad Klahn
Tue, 24 May 2005 10:18:43 -0500
Like a goober, I didn't mark the location of the flex plate bolt holes when I removed the torque converter flex plate bolts...
Torque converter seal leaking?
Historical mailing list - Bob Anderson
Tue, 24 Sep 2013 10:46:26 +0000
...Have you experienced any ATF leaks since? And/or did you need to do any repairs as a result of the overheating torque converter...
Re: torque converter carrier plate
Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
Sun, 7 Apr 2013 08:31:35 -0400
...torque converter carrier plate >>> >>> Hello, fellow listees, looking for a torque converter carrier plate, >>> or flex flate, for my van. Apparently it cracked in...
Re: Engine removal
Historical mailing list - Rick Koller
Fri, 20 Nov 1998 13:34:45 -0500
...The torque converter is bolted to the carrier plate with these bolts. I was able to put a socket on the bolt through the...
Separating Automatic Trans from Engine
Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
Wed, 4 Jul 2001 16:16:20 EDT
Hi All, Has anyone had fluid leak from the torque converter after removing the engine from the automatic transmission? This is the first automatic...
Re: Film of oil all over back hatch
Historical mailing list - Mike Moon
Mon, 7 Nov 2005 14:07:38 -0500
...I replaced the torque converter and the problem was solved. The difficulty in finding the cause was compounded because the leak only occurred at...
Torque Converter Oil Seal
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Tue, 10 Jun 2003 21:37:33 -0400
...I am installing the torque converter oil seal in the final drive housing. Since it has been over 24 house\rs since I removed...
Re: Torque Converter Seal is blown for the 2nd time...why do they go?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 11 Oct 2004 16:59:48 -0400
...Torque Converter Seal is blown for the 2nd time...why do they go? Hello All: My Auto Trans leak debacle turns out to be...
leaking torque converter oil seal?
Historical mailing list - Philip R. Hanlon
Mon, 10 Mar 1997 23:29:57 -0600
...Does anybody have any experience with this torque converter oil seal? Philip R. Hanlon 91 Carat (automatic transmission)
Re: Automatic transmission failure
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 20 Feb 2010 02:19:58 -0500
A true re-manufactured transaxle should include a torque converter and oil cooler. A local transmission or repair shop should be able to repair...
Re: New Torque Converter-was loss of power resolved
Historical mailing list - pensioner
Sat, 4 Jan 2003 10:58:11 -0800
...The torque converter is a vane to vane device that passes torque through from the input vanes to the output vanes via the transmission...
Automatic Transmission, slipping when cold?
Historical mailing list - Ezra Hall
Fri, 3 Mar 2000 16:18:18 -500
Folks, I think there is a problem with our automatic transmission, or perhaps the torque converter on our 1988 Westy. On cold days (freezing...
Re: pulling engine
Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
Wed, 2 May 2001 09:14:37 -0600
You should disconnect the torque converter from the drive plate. I believe it is three bolts, and there is an access hole on the...
Re: replaced tranny but no move. What next?
Historical mailing list - John Bange
Mon, 19 Dec 2005 07:31:35 -0800
...Auto Tranny Problem.... > Just to prove my ignorance on this subject, how is the torque converter > filled? Does it need to be filled by...
Torque Converter Seal Very Brittle...Anyone know why?
Historical mailing list - kevin obrien
Thu, 11 Nov 2004 05:50:13 -0800
...I recently had my Auto Trans pulled from my 90 Carat and had the Torque Converter Seal replaced (for the second time in a...
torque converter, 83.5 and 87 interchangable
Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
Wed, 28 Jul 2004 18:23:09 -0700
Are the torque converter and drive plates interchangable between an 83.5 1.9L waterboxer and a 87 2.1L waterboxer, both with automatic...
Torque Converter seal install
Historical mailing list - Chris Hawkins
Thu, 7 Jun 2007 07:28:13 -0400
...Since they are apart, is it advisable to remove the torque converter and replace its seal in the differential now OR is it better...
auto tranny questions
Historical mailing list - Philip R. Hanlon
Thu, 10 Sep 1998 11:04:33 -0500
...Bentley does indicate that the torgue converter itself is filled with AT fluid. My question: can anyone explain how the torque converter works? I...
Torque Converter Seal Blew....anyone know why they do?
Historical mailing list - kevin obrien
Sat, 5 Apr 2003 06:42:11 -0800
...She sat all winter after the Torque Converter Seal blew last Fall. Anyone have experience with these failing...and any ideas of why they...
Leaking automatic transmission
Historical mailing list - John
Thu, 30 Mar 2000 10:22:54 -0500
...My spin is that there may be a heat sensitive crack in the torque converter shell that only leaks when the shell hits a...
Re: vanagon Digest - 27 Jul 2004 to 28 Jul 2004 - Special issue (#2004-695)
Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
Sat, 31 Jul 2004 20:04:19 -0700
...Broken bolt on torque converter From the looks of the head of that bolt, the wear pattern on it suggest that the other bolts...
Auto torque converter bolts
Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
Sat, 1 May 2004 19:27:00 -0700
...Until it's time to bolt the flex plate back to the torque converter. What a PITA! The EGR valve sits right exactly where...
Re: Engine noise/Flywheel correction
Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
Wed, 21 Jun 2006 20:35:26 -0400
The torque converter is attached to the flex plate. If the flex plate cracks, the converter will wobble.Then..............$^#$%@#$!&^ Could be that the three...
Re: Broken bolt on torque converter
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Wed, 28 Jul 2004 11:00:40 -0500
...Broken bolt on torque converter > Phil, > thanks for the tip. I was using the stock bolts. At least, I was > using the bolts that...
Looking for a Torque Converter
Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
Thu, 27 May 2010 17:45:00 -0700
Hello Folks, I haven't had much luck finding a torque converter from our better known listvendors. My local vendor has been taking forever...
Re: Broken bolt on torque converter
Historical mailing list - Jeff at Vanagonparts
Wed, 28 Jul 2004 10:52:47 -0700
...Broken bolt on torque converter > > > > After crawling around under the van I found a sheared bolt which looks > > like it came from the torque...
Re: Broken bolt on torque converter
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Wed, 28 Jul 2004 07:32:54 -0700
...Broken bolt on torque converter > > After crawling around under the van I found a sheared bolt which looks > like it came from the torque...
Re: Looking for a Torque Converter
Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
Thu, 27 May 2010 17:59:51 -0700
...Looking for a Torque Converter Hello Folks, I haven't had much luck finding a torque converter from our better known listvendors. My local...
Transmission Or Torque Converter Problems
Historical mailing list - Frank & Susan Malinowski
Tue, 25 Mar 2003 20:39:50 -0800
...Neither unit from the junk yard had a torque converter. Is this something I should replace with a new one? The original torque converter...
Poor Milage and Automatic Torque Converter
Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
Sat, 15 Jan 2000 21:34:06 +0000
Hi Charles, With a torque converter there are a couple of things to clarify. Vanagons do not have a "lock up" torque converter. This...
Re: Broken bolt on torque converter
Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
Wed, 28 Jul 2004 08:40:22 -0700
...Broken bolt on torque converter > > > > After crawling around under the van I found a sheared bolt which looks > > like it came from the torque...
Lock-up converter available for Vanagons?
Historical mailing list - Blue Eyes
Mon, 4 Jan 1999 03:29:06 -0600
...But I do realize that today's most efficient automatics with lock-up torque converters approach good manual box efficiency much more closely than...
Re: What are syptoms of a bad torque converter
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 18 Mar 2003 06:43:13 -0500
A defective torque converter will cause the lack of low speed acceleration. The lack of high speed sounds like an engine performance issue. If...
Really Need a Torque Converter and Drive Plate, or sailing holiday is ruined...!
Historical mailing list - Marshall
Mon, 8 Jul 2002 17:47:28 -0500
...Can somebody help me by providing a torque converter and the associated drive plate? As you guys may recall, I was driving along without...
RE: leaking torque converter oil seal?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 12 Mar 97 04:14:23 UT
...much easier to remove the Transmission to do repairs on the torque converter or clutch. Look carefully for other sources of leaks. This seal...
Re: Torque Converter Questin
Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
Mon, 30 Dec 2002 22:35:19 -0500
...I believe the torque converter is a rather simple device. Gary Dale Goodvin <dgoodvin@EARTHLINK.NET> wrote: >After recently taking our westy (1990, automatic...
rear pulley seal question
Historical mailing list - Jay & Kim Schmidt
Tue, 23 Nov 1999 23:36:12 -0600
...I am a student of Muir and rear is rear, but have found out some call the front(torque converter end) seal the "rear...
Re: Torque converter seal leaking?
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Mon, 23 Sep 2013 12:26:33 -0400
...I was going up a long hill in "D" third gear and theorize the torque converter was working extra hard and got extra hot...
Re: rebuilt auto transmission
Historical mailing list - John Bange
Wed, 5 Oct 2005 21:21:23 -0700
...I ended up paying under $600 for it and it includes a new torque converter. <www.gtainc.biz <http://www.gtainc.biz>> how hard...
Re: 090 (automatic) transmission questions
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Fri, 20 May 2016 21:02:46 -0400
...Can I remove > >> ONLY the transmission, leaving the final drive and torque converter > >> attached to the crank/engine block? Seems to me like the...
Re: torque converter failure
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Mon, 26 Jan 2009 11:28:48 -0500
...It >looks like the torque converter failed and spoiled my day. Has anybody seen >or heard about something similar happening? I do have a...
Re: Leaking Torque Converter Seal- Fixed
Historical mailing list - pdooley
Thu, 25 Mar 2010 23:19:48 -0400
...Leaking Torque Converter Seal- Fixed ATF is an excellent rust inhibitor and its good for rubber too. I'd leave it alone myself.
Re: Torque converter seal leaking?
Historical mailing list - Bob Anderson
Tue, 24 Sep 2013 10:25:35 +0000
...Torque converter seal leaking? Hello, It appears that my '86 GL is leaking ATF from the torque converter seal even though I recently replaced...
Re: Dexron III compatible with my plan?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 3 Mar 2003 20:16:19 -0500
...Why are you changing the torque converter with overhauling the trans.? Dirty trans oil is caused by the clutch linings breaking down and their...
Broken bolt on torque converter
Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
Tue, 27 Jul 2004 21:49:59 -0700
After crawling around under the van I found a sheared bolt which looks like it came from the torque converter. At least, I think...
Re: Looking for a Torque Converter
Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
Thu, 27 May 2010 21:08:48 -0400
...Looking for a Torque Converter > > Hello Folks, > > I haven't had much luck finding a torque converter from our better > known listvendors. My local...
Autobox flush/fill ??
Historical mailing list
Thu, 14 Nov 1996 23:55:41 -0400 (AST)
...Any words of advice before I douse myself and the drive with ATF? Bentley show the torque converter being drained, once removed. But no...
Torque converter seal leaking?
Historical mailing list - Bob Anderson
Mon, 23 Sep 2013 12:47:20 +0000
Hello, It appears that my '86 GL is leaking ATF from the torque converter seal even though I recently replaced this seal when I...
Re: Torque Converter Seal Very Brittle...Anyone know why?
Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
Fri, 12 Nov 2004 02:48:14 +0000
...Torque Converter Seal Very Brittle...Anyone know why? >Date: Thu, 11 Nov 2004 16:26:47 -0500 > >Are you sure the previous mechanic actually...
Automatic transmission final drive gear oil leak.
Historical mailing list - Robert Clemmer
Tue, 21 May 2019 08:09:06 -0400
...It has a gear oil leak as best I can tell from the bell housing/torque converter area. The only thing that I�m...
Re: Broken bolt on torque converter
Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
Wed, 28 Jul 2004 08:37:57 -0700
...I would pull the engine and > make sure of the damage to the flex drive and torque > converter. On replacment get some 8.8...