Can you replace torque converter without removing transmission?
The good news is, if it is just your torque converter that is having issues since it’s a self-contained unit, you may not need to replace or rebuild your whole transmission. Torque converters can be serviced or replaced as a single unit.
Do you have to remove torque converter bolts to remove transmission?
Caution: Be absolutely certain you remove all the torque converter bolts/nuts or else the converter will hang to the flywheel/flex-plate as you are trying to pull the transmission back away from the engine to lower it to the floor. This situation will create a real mess and can be potentially dangerous.
Can you remove engine with torque converter?
If you try to separate the transmission from the engine in the car, with the torque converter still attached, you have to be able to perfectly separate the two along that linear line, until the input shaft clears the torque converter, allowing the engine to be lifted up and out.
When should I replace my Flexplate?
Here are some of the warning signs of a bad flex plate: Clunking, grinding, chirping, or rattling noises from rear of engine when engine is idling. Knocking noise when engine is shifted into drive or reverse. Heavy vibrations felt through the driver’s seat when driving at normal speeds.
What happens when a Flexplate breaks?
An engine, transmission or torque converter that has been dropped may also have damage that will cause misalignment. Damaged and leaking front seals and front transmission pumps are common symptoms. When a flexplate cracks, it often produces a loud knocking noise as it rotates.
What causes a broken Flexplate?
The following causes for cracked flexplate failures: 1) Out of balance engine or torque converter. 2) Bad starter drive can cause teeth or ring gear to wear rapidly or break off. Teeth can also break when engine is running and starter is engaged.
Is the Flexplate part of the transmission?
A flywheel is usually referenced to a car with a standard transmission,and a “flex plate” is used with automatic transmissions. The flex plate bolts to the engine crank shaft and to the torque converter of your automatic transmission.
What are the symptoms of a loose torque converter bolt?
A loose bolt on a flexplate or a crack between it’s bolt holes; can result in a knocking or rattling sound. The sound is very similar to a bad connecting rod and is often misdiagnosed.
Can a torque converter be out of balance?
No vibration…..then it is a converter issue. If they are way out of balance they can cause damage to the front pump bushing and seal as well by beating them to death with harmonics.
How do you test a Flexplate?
Start the engine and let it idle. Slide under the vehicle with a stethoscope, and place the stethoscope probe against the underside of the bell housing. Any noise emanating from the this region indicates a problem with the flexplate and/or torque converter-flexplate combination.
Does the flexplate spin in neutral?
Not nescessarily. It is in fact possible to spin the flywheel (ie, crank the motor) by pushing the car down the road. If you want to crank the motor without the car moving then you have to either lift at least one of the drive wheels (so it can spin freely) or put the car in neutral.
Can a bad torque converter damage a transmission?
A bad torque converter can damage a transmission. Bad torque convertors can lead to damage, overheating, friction, and transmission fluid degradation.