can a torque converter "break"?
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Melting Slicks
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From: Taylor TX
NCM Sinkhole Donor
can a torque converter "break"?
My '98 started doing this weird thing where I would be cruising along, then need to slow down a lot, then when I get on the throttle again right away the engine winds up before I go anywhere.
I have no codes.
I suppose it's kind of like having a high stall converter, but it's stock with a 3.42 gear upgrade.
Or is this a sign of the trans going out?
I have no codes.
I suppose it's kind of like having a high stall converter, but it's stock with a 3.42 gear upgrade.
Or is this a sign of the trans going out?
Team Owner
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From: East Meadow NY
St. Jude Donor '12
Originally Posted by lotzahp
My '98 started doing this weird thing where I would be cruising along, then need to slow down a lot, then when I get on the throttle again right away the engine winds up before I go anywhere.
I have no codes.
I suppose it's kind of like having a high stall converter, but it's stock with a 3.42 gear upgrade.
Or is this a sign of the trans going out?
I have no codes.
I suppose it's kind of like having a high stall converter, but it's stock with a 3.42 gear upgrade.
Or is this a sign of the trans going out?
Sounds like the clutches are slipping and/or you are low on tranny fluid
Drifting
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From: San Francisco CA
If the trans is in the 1, 2, or 3 position, do the RPM's drop to idle when you let off the gas (no engine braking)? If so then it sounds like the overun piston and/or seals are bad in the tranny.
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From: Flagstaff Az.
tranny
You didn't say how many miles are on the tranny. Torque convertors can "break" in theur own way. Usually if this happens the car won't go. It sounds more like something in the tranny itself has gone south.
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From: Flagstaff Az.
tranny
You didn't say how many miles are on the tranny. Torque convertors can "break" in their own way. Usually if this happens the car won't go. It sounds more like something in the tranny itself has gone south.
