| Re: Trans problems.....signs of a bad torque converter? |
Subject: Re: Trans problems.....signs of a bad torque converter? by Matatk on 2012/3/10 23:46:31 Pete and Dan - Thanks a lot for that info. I figured it was slipping just by virtue of the fact that in 1st and 2nd the car accelerates at low rpms very quickly and once it hits third it's like it's pulling a 5000 lb trailer behind it. Apparently it's the gearing of the trans coupled with the stall? Still, I don't know why it goes away when warm. It's a strange phenomenon. But I think your comments make a lot of sense. As far as the TCI, I've heard good and bad things. Dana at Probuilt says they are pretty much junk because it maintains a constant high pressure in the trans which is bad for the pump and other internals. I don't know the right answer to that. I have the transgo 2&3 kit at the softest "street" setting. I still plan on disassembling the valve bodies and cleaning them. Pete - are there any check balls or springs I have to worry about falling out while the trans is still in the car and I remove these things? Matthew |
