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• Transplant complication
  Historical mailing list - lauterba
  Sun, 24 Aug 2003 23:32:38 -0400
  ...would be to turn the torque converter for aligning it with the torque plate, the torque converter assembly slipped off the spindles. How hard...
• Re: replaced tranny but no move. What next?
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Tue, 20 Dec 2005 00:36:11 -0500
  Hi, don't give up! you need to fill that torque converter... or, overfill the trany a bit.... raise that engine RPM, the pump...
• Automatic Transmission, slipping when cold?
  Historical mailing list - Ezra Hall
  Fri, 3 Mar 2000 16:18:18 -500
  ...figure is below the spec range, the torque converter is shot. I suspect if it is slipping too much, it could also cause the...
• 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...
• Poor Milage and Automatic Torque Converter
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Sat, 15 Jan 2000 21:34:06 +0000
  ...So at lower RPMs like idle the slippage is total. Depending on the engineering torque converters can be made to achieve their greatest lock...
• Re: 090 (automatic) transmission questions
  Historical mailing list - C. Abney
  Fri, 20 May 2016 16:57:58 -0700
  ...drive and torque converter >> attached to the crank/engine block? Seems to me like the oil pump >> shaft can just slip on and off...
• '87 Westy AT slipping in first only
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Thu, 16 Sep 2004 00:53:25 -0400
  ...stops slipping, it usually doesn't repeat until the next day. This AT was rebuilt by a local shop and the torque converter was...
• 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...
• Re: Torque Converter Questin
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 1 Jan 2003 08:26:33 -0500
  ...goes bad makes the converter work more like a slip coupling than a device that can actually multiply torque. This will cause lack of...
• Re: Auto trans operating test help?
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 11 Nov 2012 08:15:45 -0700
  ...If there is >> any >> overrun potential at all it is in the torque converter. Once the >> converter >> goes above the stall or slip speed...
• Re: Dexron III compatible with my plan?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 3 Mar 2003 20:16:19 -0500
  ...the torque converter with overhauling the trans.? Dirty trans oil is caused by the clutch linings breaking down and their possibly slipping and burning...
• Re: Auto trans operating test help?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 11 Nov 2012 05:18:48 -0500
  ...If there is any >overrun potential at all it is in the torque converter. Once the converter >goes above the stall or slip speed...
• Re: The Price We Pay For Being "Cool"-A story
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Sat, 31 Dec 2011 07:07:38 -0500
  ...torque converter for torque multiplication less gears were needed. Tow speed autos were very common back then. Remember the GM 2 speed slip and...
• Re: Auto Tranny vs. Manual?
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Dooley
  Fri, 27 Mar 1998 22:00:41 -0500
  ...Of course, a lot of the strain is taken care of by the slip in the torque converter, which results in more heat..... The...
• Re: 090 (automatic) transmission questions
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Fri, 20 May 2016 21:02:46 -0400
  ...drive and torque converter > >> attached to the crank/engine block? Seems to me like the oil pump > >> shaft can just slip on and off...
• Re: Do I need a new tranny?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Sun, 9 Jan 2000 10:06:34 -0800
  ...He said that the momentary "slippage" occurs while the xsmn "refills the torque converter. This may not be your problem. But if you park...
• Re: Automatic Transmissions!!
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 2 Dec 1997 10:37:22 -0800
  ...These are New VW Transmissions WITH NEW Torque Converters too! With all the Slipping Autos being talked about thought I'd Repost this special...
• Re: replaced tranny but no move. What next?
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Tue, 20 Dec 2005 08:23:41 -0500
  ...if the >torque is empty... you won't go far! > >I did replace 3 torque converter lately, the van won't move if the...
• Re: Automatic vs Manual trans. ( Friday )
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 11 Sep 2015 11:03:27 -0700
  ...Autos are 1:1 top gear, and there is always some torque converter slip, so they will have poorer mileage than the manual. The...
• Removing the three torque converter bolts
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Fri, 2 Jun 2006 20:02:51 -0700
  ...to be 13mm? I can't turn the socket without it slipping, and a 9 won't fit. So if the dumb bolt head...
• Free Used automatic transmission
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Mon, 2 Sep 2002 11:35:15 -0400
  ...It has 220K miles and sometimes slips a bit when it shifts to second gear, otherwise works fine. Complete with torque converter. Has had...
• Re: RPM?MPH
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 11 Jan 2007 19:33:29 -0500
  ...standard trans > that the auto trans would need higher rpms for any given speed due to > slipping in the torque converter and transmission. > >
• Re: Automatic trans performance questions
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 31 Jul 2002 19:16:49 -0400
  You probably have a bad torque converter. The torque converter has multiple vanes and a one-way clutch on the stator. If the clutch...
• Re: Standard to automatic?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 7 Nov 2009 02:12:49 -0500
  ...Towing and long hills are a bit of a concern due to some of the torque converter heat but the converter has ample cooling...
• Re: Automatic Rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 23 Feb 2003 22:26:25 -0500
  ...The part on torque converters was really interesting. Seems they slip about 10% normally, and can't really beat that without a lock-up...
• Re: RPM?MPH
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Thu, 11 Jan 2007 08:48:15 -0800
  ...standard trans > that the auto trans would need higher rpms for any given speed due to > slipping in the torque converter and transmission. > >
• Transmission, Automatic, Question
  Historical mailing list - Mark C
  Thu, 1 May 2008 03:22:54 -0700
  ...button, and slip into neutral and then into reverse, for just a split second, what happens? A. No harm, the torque converter et... et...
• Re: Vanablog (help)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Wed, 14 Jul 2010 10:56:32 -0700
  ...If he did fry the inners of the automatic, there will be plenty a crap circulating in the system, including inside the torque converter...
• Re: replaced tranny but no move. What next? - New TC?
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Wed, 21 Dec 2005 22:08:40 -0500
  ...if the > >torque is empty... you won't go far! > > > >I did replace 3 torque converter lately, the van won't move if the...
• Strange Auto Trans Behavior
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sat, 22 May 2010 11:03:25 -0700
  ...Is there a chance that it's just the torque converter that is bad? Afterall, all the gears seem to work when the trans...
• Re: Auto trans operating test help?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sun, 11 Nov 2012 11:23:20 -0800
  ...If there is any >> overrun potential at all it is in the torque converter. Once the >> converter >> goes above the stall or slip speed...
• Re: Update, looking for Automatic transmission for 90 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 10 Dec 2014 09:12:35 -0800
  First, I wouldn't put in in without adding an aftermarket oil cooler, the Vanagon weighs a lot more, and more torque slip means...
• using Tach with auto tranny (AT)
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sat, 24 Jul 2004 15:06:33 -0400
  ...The difference being the torque converter slipping (or converting torque) in 3rd vs. less slipping in 2nd. It sure feels like being in 2nd...
• Re: Dexron III compatible with my plan? + Ammendment
  Historical mailing list - raul lince
  Tue, 4 Mar 2003 02:57:50 +0000
  ...the torque converter >with overhauling the trans.? Dirty trans oil is caused by the clutch >linings breaking down and their possibly slipping and burning...
• Re: Strange Auto Trans Behavior
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sat, 22 May 2010 15:54:35 -0400
  ...Is there a chance that it's just the torque converter that >is bad? Afterall, all the gears seem to work when the trans...
• Re: TIICO Automatic Transmission
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 2 Apr 2006 11:58:10 -0400
  ...Otherwise I am in 3rd gear @ about 25mph, and slipping the torque converter a lot, and feel like I am lugging the engine if...
• Re: torque converter maintenace?
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Fri, 1 Nov 2002 00:12:05 +0000
  ...If your van has high mileage, have the torque converter rebuilt, not cleaned. Cleaning the converter caused me lots of pain, because sludge...
• Re: LVC Auto Tranny & Neutral at Stop Lights
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Fri, 22 Jul 2011 20:04:39 -0500
  Well, having it in gear means that the fluid in the torque converter is being agitated, producing more heat and using more gas, assuming...
• Re: RPM?MPH
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 11 Jan 2007 15:01:18 +0000
  ...need higher rpms for any given speed > due to > slipping in the torque converter and transmission. > > Route 66 Rider! > Ramon Hill > Live Long and...
• Used automatic trany and parts for sale
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Sun, 11 Aug 2002 12:59:03 -0400
  ...occasionally slip in second gear under full throttle. Needs rebuilding but is good core. Has good water/transmission oil cooler and torque converter. Axles...
• Re: Do I need a new Transmission?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 8 Sep 1999 23:38:21 -0400
  ...Due to the performance problem when the Trans is not slipping, I would change the torque converter also as it may have a bad...
• Re: Speed vs rpms w/ AT?
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sat, 17 Nov 2007 08:52:28 -0800
  ...Torque converter slippage will trend that a little higher, how much being determined by headwinds, hills, air resistance which increases at higher speeds, etc...
• Re: Transplant complication
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Wed, 27 Aug 2003 22:16:45 -0400
  ...would be to turn the torque >converter for aligning it with the torque plate, the torque converter >assembly slipped off the spindles. > >How hard...
• Re: 090 (automatic) transmission questions
  Historical mailing list - Scott
  Fri, 20 May 2016 12:31:38 -1000
  ...drive and torque converter > attached to the crank/engine block? Seems to me like the oil pump > shaft can just slip on and off...
• Re: Dexron III compatible with my plan? + Ammendment
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 3 Mar 2003 22:16:55 -0500
  ...the torque converter >with overhauling the trans.? Dirty trans oil is caused by the clutch >linings breaking down and their possibly slipping and burning...
• Re: Transmission Problem
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 5 Sep 2005 22:32:35 -0400
  ...Is there a set of circumstances regarding a failure of the torque converter which would allow this to happen. Any advice would be appreciated...
• Re: Stupid Toque Converter Question!?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Ensing
  Wed, 5 Mar 2003 14:48:51 EST
  Raul, yes, that is the support for the one way inside the torque convertor. There is another one inside the trans. To put them...
• Re: Good auto transmission mechanic/parts?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis
  Tue, 13 Mar 2007 21:17:25 -0400
  ...Ever wonder where most of that stuff really goes? It is centrifugally attached to the outer drum of the torque converter. That is why...
• Re: Bad has milleage
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 18 Apr 2005 19:44:28 -0400
  It is possible for either the transmission or the torque converter to slip. A bad torque conveter may allow a slight slip. A slipping...
• Re: Auto trans operating test help? Rabbit Diesel E-Mode.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 11 Nov 2012 08:58:43 -0500
  ...If there is >any overrun potential at all it is in the torque converter. Once the >converter goes above the stall or slip speed...
• Re: Speed vs rpms w/ AT?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sat, 17 Nov 2007 10:09:58 -0800
  ...Torque > converter slippage will trend that a little higher, how much being > determined by headwinds, hills, air resistance which increases at higher > speeds, etc...
• What are syptoms of a bad torque converter
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
  Fri, 14 Mar 2003 08:47:08 -0500
  ...Do not feel any slipping in trans, but real slow to accelerate, and low top end speeds. ( I have driven other automatics, so I...
• Re: Automatic vs Manual
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 26 May 2012 10:31:41 -0400
  ...The main limitation to the automatic is the torque that the torque converter can handle. If it constantly slips there will be excess heat...
• Re: Cost of AT rebuild?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 13 Oct 2011 18:47:32 -0400
  ...I would recommend replacing the torque converter (they get rebuilt) and cleaning, pressure testing the oil cooler. Parts prices will vary depending on needs...
• Re: AT speeds/rpm's
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 2 Jul 2002 00:02:14 -0400
  What size tires are you using? Except for torque converter slip, your speed should be real close to the 4-speed. -----Original Message----- From...
• Re: '86 Vanagon removing/installing flex plate & torque converter
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 20 Apr 2013 22:03:24 -0700
  ...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: Auto trans operating test help?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 11 Nov 2012 02:10:24 -0500
  ...If there is any overrun potential at all it is in the torque converter. Once the converter goes above the stall or slip speed...
• Re: Speed vs rpms w/ AT?
  Historical mailing list - Kai Mei
  Sat, 17 Nov 2007 13:26:30 -0500
  ...4.09 for the differential gives you about 3200RPM ideally. > Torque > converter slippage will trend that a little higher, how much being > determined by...
• Re: '86 Vanagon removing/installing flex plate & torque converter
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 21 Apr 2013 01:22:31 -0400
  ...Re: '86 Vanagon removing/installing flex plate & torque converter I would add , lock-tite on the flex plate bolts that go into the crank...
• automatic transmission woes
  Historical mailing list - John Frazier
  Wed, 8 Mar 2000 21:38:34 EST
  ...I dont see any slippage in normal driving. My guess so far is that the Final drive and torque converter should be ok. Before...