The torque converter seals themselves rarely go bad. Leakage is often
caused by a bad torque converter mounting bushing and/or an
mount-alignment problem that can cause the worn bushing, or a ridge can
be worn on the converter where the seal rides. This is one are I only
get replacement seals from VW. Rebuilt Vanagon torque converters are not
readily available due to the integral starter gear. A local transmission
shop will have some one that can rebuild yours. Yes they get rebuilt.
The are cut open, cleaned, internal parts replaced, (rotor, stator,
turbine, one way clutch, etc), welded back together pressure tested and
balanced.

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf
Of kevin obrien
Sent: Thursday, November 14, 2002 8:57 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Blown Torque Converter Seal....a common problem???

Hi All:

The Anti-Christ (my 1990 Carat) blew her Torque
Converter Seal (what a treat!) and I was wondering if
anyone else has had this happen...and why it happens.
Any input???

kevindobrien@yahoo.com

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