How to Replace a Torque Converter for an Automatic Transmission

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  • Опубликовано: 2 апр 2018
  • This is a quick video on how to replace a torque converter it is a part of my bigger automatic transmission video that I am working on currently and will be up soon! Thank you for watching!
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  • @2carpros
    @2carpros  5 лет назад +67

    Forgot to mention in the video but it is a good idea to throw a quart of the appropriate ATF i the converter before install. ALSO here is the link to remove the transmission ruclips.net/video/3vJAojsrfuU/видео.html

    • @jnepute
      @jnepute 3 года назад +2

      I was just going to ask! Thanks for clarifying

    • @ScientistPrepper
      @ScientistPrepper 3 года назад

      thank you.

    • @ezwa9979
      @ezwa9979 3 года назад

      yS, infact 4 a 4d croOwn vic trAns, mAB 2 or 3(IIIIIIFFF it's nU & MpT).. & U had the perfect tUl rIt there.. shEEAashh👋

    • @ezwa9979
      @ezwa9979 3 года назад

      Just joshN, luv U viDOs dog 👋

    • @patsybishop8068
      @patsybishop8068 3 года назад

      @@jnepute ddhfg turn wf Rd was fun:'™

  • @thebanane8588
    @thebanane8588 Год назад

    Great video!
    Id like to know, I removed my transmission with the torque converter still bolted onto the flywheel on my sc400 to replace the input shaft seal. When putting the trans back will I have to clock the torque converter so that it lines up with the internal trans pump?

  • @re9473
    @re9473 Год назад

    Does anyone know if you change your gear ratio on your truck should you change install a torque converter with a different stall speed or does it affect your torque converter at all

  • @AriTocaBoca37
    @AriTocaBoca37 Год назад +3

    Is there a video showing how you took transmission out? If purchased torque converter how long is reasonable for shop to keep?

  • @chrisbrady9122
    @chrisbrady9122 Год назад

    Okay I have a question I have looked all over the Internet and I cannot find this part I just saw the video you mention it was called a spindle. I still can't find it I'm looking for what you called , it spindle that goes inside the torque converter cuz mine looks like teeth or gears or file down I am rebuilding the engine and if I could replace this that piece of the transmission. I'm not for sure if it's called a spline or output shaft or what I was wondering if you can help me it's a 96 Sonoma automatic l rwd again is the part where the torque converter that goes into the shaft that mounts to the front of the transmission bell housing . Again you said it was called a spline but I cannot find it

  • @jayare9160
    @jayare9160 4 месяца назад

    What happens if you damage the seal? Just leaks oil? And how do you inspector not damaged?

  • @aaronarizmendez7810
    @aaronarizmendez7810 Год назад

    I’m getting a tugging feeling and noise once I get to 60mph could it be my torque converter I’ve had the motor and transmission check and no leaks

  • @brendoncooper5330
    @brendoncooper5330 9 месяцев назад

    I have a ve commodore 2007 has a code come up as torque converter dose that mean I have to replace mine

  • @lilstogie
    @lilstogie 3 месяца назад

    Great video. Thank you.

  • @StevenChisham
    @StevenChisham 5 лет назад +3

    i'd like to know how to properly open up the transmission and how to bolt it back on. what tension should i be applying?

  • @williamsteinfelt2302
    @williamsteinfelt2302 2 года назад

    Is this the same on a '94 Honda Accord lx

  • @chloesouthwell7978
    @chloesouthwell7978 3 года назад

    My step daughters you tube account! But my name is Mike and I just wanted to tell you that I think you word and explain your self Very proficiently!

    • @2carpros
      @2carpros  3 года назад

      Hey thanks a lot for watching Mike!

  • @Sir-Azu
    @Sir-Azu 10 месяцев назад

    I had bought a torque converter and haven't gotten around to trying to replace it because life. But I realized it doesn't even spin like the one in the vid. It's a block. Seems it may spin internally but external is all welded. Also has a weird noise when I shake it. Like it's loose inside. Now I don't wanna install it.

  • @ResidentAlien1
    @ResidentAlien1 2 года назад +3

    Great Video! Straight forward... no BS... Thank you!

    • @2carpros
      @2carpros  2 года назад +1

      Thanks for watching!

  • @plmkdt528
    @plmkdt528 5 лет назад

    hi , I have 2012 dodge grand caravan, and lately I found the flex plate cracked . and I'm going to replace by myself because I can not afford the labor cost .
    so i would like to get some advice should or should not do from you before I start tearing down.and wht do i need to do before I mount the new plate on it.

    • @meengreen52
      @meengreen52 4 года назад

      Loc tite and make sure you torque to specs.

  • @cortezcox2573
    @cortezcox2573 4 года назад

    what if you dont add any fluid in the torq converter b4 you hunk everything back up, what do you do then?

    • @paranoid193
      @paranoid193 4 года назад +2

      The trans will start to fill it with fluid so you will need to top up with about a quart, still a good idea to put some in before install

  • @syllinx1
    @syllinx1 5 месяцев назад

    Do you have to reprogram computer if you get an aftermarket converter? 2013 CRV dealer had to install aftermarket converter and now the D light flashes with only 90,000 miles on trans.

    • @2carpros
      @2carpros  5 месяцев назад

      No. Aftermarket converter might just be the problem. Thanks for watching!

  • @fvg3401
    @fvg3401 3 года назад

    A question I have a 2007 frontier SE 4.0 with automatic transmission is this the same process to install a new torque converter my truck?

    • @2carpros
      @2carpros  3 года назад +1

      Sure is. Thanks for watching!

  • @mattmgarza
    @mattmgarza 5 лет назад

    Shouldn't my axle input gears or whatever (the place with the seals where you plug in the axles) shouldn't those gears inside spin if the transmission torque converter is seated properly? I was thinking they would spin as I move the torque converter, but maybe I'm wrong.
    Thanks for the video!

    • @martinodea502
      @martinodea502 2 года назад

      Not with an automatic transmission.

  • @julioenriello
    @julioenriello 3 года назад +1

    Very charismatic guy…for me that I know crap..sounds good

    • @2carpros
      @2carpros  3 года назад

      Thanks for watching!

  • @shobud7561
    @shobud7561 5 лет назад +17

    Very good vedio EXCEPT you left out the most important thing of all !
    When installing a new torque converter you need to pour at least a quart of ATF inside the unit before its installed !
    Not bad a greenhorn !
    Keep working with them and one day you'll see the big picture 🐒

    • @2carpros
      @2carpros  5 лет назад +1

      Great point, I will add the that point! Always nice to have helpful tips :)

    • @dalevackar182
      @dalevackar182 2 года назад +2

      The converter has assembly lube in it no need to put fluid in it. The pump will fill it just fine. Been rebuilding transmissions since 1980 and never once put fluid in a new or rebuilt converter.

    • @usanewsnow2024
      @usanewsnow2024 2 года назад

      @@2carpros 😂

    • @usanewsnow2024
      @usanewsnow2024 2 года назад

      @@dalevackar182 and you should fill it like every other mechanic so it dont pull fluid from rest of unit as well as running without fluid till that happens, sorry to hear you are a experienced mechanic who dont get that, knucklehead.

    • @dalevackar182
      @dalevackar182 2 года назад

      @@usanewsnow2024 I think you're the one that doesn't get it son. If you had any knowledge of how a torque converter and an automatic transmission works you would know that pouring fluid in the converter is okay its just simply not necessary.

  • @jamesdailey7096
    @jamesdailey7096 3 года назад +1

    Do you have to turn the torque converter three times after in and do I have to put the transmission in before I tight in the scrues in the torque converter

    • @2carpros
      @2carpros  3 года назад

      The torque converter has to be fully seated. Then you put the bell housing bolts in then the torque converter nuts/bolts. Thanks for watching!

  • @andyclemente4205
    @andyclemente4205 Год назад

    Good video. Hey man. Question I'm replacing my engine in my car. I have the new engine set up and ready. When the engine is in the hoist I'm able to turn the engine over by the bolt on the harmony balancer. But as soon as I connect the engine to the transmission, the engine is locked up, it won't turn , could a torque converter that is not seates probably cause that ?

    • @realmistahwong
      @realmistahwong Год назад

      Did you figure this out? Also ran into the same problem

  • @forternc
    @forternc 5 лет назад +9

    do you fill the converter with fluid before putting it on? or just slide it on as in the video?

    • @2carpros
      @2carpros  5 лет назад +7

      You don't need to fill it. The transmission will fill it. Thanks for watching!

    • @davegee4129
      @davegee4129 5 лет назад +7

      So that it's not dry on initial start up you should put at least 1 quart into the tc.

    • @roberttermini1230
      @roberttermini1230 5 лет назад +4

      @@2carpros good God lol yes put atf in before install spin it a few Times so the fluid dont come out

    • @bobbycarrell4424
      @bobbycarrell4424 4 года назад +9

      This makes me cringe lol him not putting the fluid in haha ima stick to my shade tree that’s why I don’t trust a mechanic lol

    • @thegameblend
      @thegameblend 3 года назад

      no ofc thats the transmissions duty itll get the fluid in as soon as ya put ur foot on the pedal

  • @jwillzcommonsence8870
    @jwillzcommonsence8870 3 месяца назад +3

    Anyone notice there are no videos of changing torque converters, like the full process like most! Like this guy bt a torque converter takes longer than a 3 min video! So you missed over half of the process

    • @frankiewild9931
      @frankiewild9931 3 месяца назад

      Bro said easy like all it takes is to just pull it out.

    • @2carpros
      @2carpros  3 месяца назад +1

      What? I literally showed every single step. There isn't a lot to it.

    • @ackleyengineering5413
      @ackleyengineering5413 2 месяца назад +1

      He confused transmission removal with torque converter removal..... simple solution. Watch transmission removal video than this.

  • @williamsteinfelt2302
    @williamsteinfelt2302 2 года назад

    Do I install the torque converter on a '94 Honda Accord the same way you would a conventional transmission

    • @2carpros
      @2carpros  2 года назад

      Yeah it's the same. Thanks for watching!

  • @freddyhollingsworth5945
    @freddyhollingsworth5945 2 года назад

    4R70W? Great video....

  • @johnsteed265
    @johnsteed265 Год назад +1

    Did you put automatic transmission fluid in that torque converter before sliding it over the pump? It seemed awfully light to have been filled. It will take up several quarts of fluid. Nice video otherwise.

  • @johnwilson7845
    @johnwilson7845 11 месяцев назад

    Hi - Great video. Do you have a link to the one you mentioned that shows how to remove the transmission?

    • @2carpros
      @2carpros  11 месяцев назад

      ruclips.net/video/3vJAojsrfuU/видео.html Thanks for watching!

  • @ehsanali251
    @ehsanali251 5 лет назад

    How much does it cost to replace a torque converter on a 08 gmc sierra 2500hd approximately?

    • @daimientaylor3108
      @daimientaylor3108 4 года назад

      Just estimate how much it would do to have a real main seal done. Its about the same process except 2 other things. You'll get a good answer that way.

    • @J.Crooner
      @J.Crooner 2 года назад

      Around $1,000.00 if they don't run into any additional problems.

  • @mikefish4450
    @mikefish4450 4 года назад

    Forgot the qt. I’m about to put a 3000 stall in my 1986 Corvette. Cause I rebuilt the engine, and put a 526 lift 289 duration. In it New flat top pistons, new set of E-street heads. And my favorite the noisy gear drive. But when I hooked it up to the transmission that had a factory torque converter. Soon as I put it in reverse or drive the engine stalls out and dies. I’m guessing that I would need to put a stall converter in . Can someone help me with this dilemma....🤘

    • @2carpros
      @2carpros  4 года назад

      That is a complicated question. Please visit our website www.2CarPros.com and ask a question for free. An automotive expert will be along shortly to help you with your issue. Thanks for watching!

  • @wilfredocepeda5479
    @wilfredocepeda5479 3 года назад

    I have 2015 mdx with 145k miles with a bad torque converter. Car shudders between 40mph and 60mph. Should i change the converter now or keep driving like that and rebuild the transmission later? Since the labor is about the same?🤔🤔🤔

    • @2carpros
      @2carpros  3 года назад +1

      Gosh that is really a judgment call. Will a complete transmission rebuild total the vehicle? Honestly, I would just the torque converter done now. Thanks for watching!

    • @wilfredocepeda5479
      @wilfredocepeda5479 3 года назад

      Thank i appreciate the response

  • @JoseRodriguez-pn9hx
    @JoseRodriguez-pn9hx 5 лет назад +6

    My Toyota has like a problem shifting to first gear. And between 30-45 It feels like I’m driving on rough road And I’ve been doing research and come to the conclusion that is the torque converter. I am correct? Just want to be sure before spending money on parts

    • @maritzamach1795
      @maritzamach1795 5 лет назад

      Jose Rodriguez did you replace it? And was the problem fixed?

    • @zacharybrand5643
      @zacharybrand5643 4 года назад

      I'm having the exact same problem as this. Wondering if you've fixed it?

    • @gagemarshall7936
      @gagemarshall7936 3 года назад

      Toyota hiluxes have a clutch that is factory bonded I the front they also have a clutch plate that slides on it. Here in Australia we get them blown up all the time or burnt clutches becuase of towing or ever just getting bogged can burn you converter out. You clutch could be slipping or a bearing has popped and it's eating through your stator. Hahahah check the pan it'll be metalic oil. Converter number.... 2082-8d we reline them with sonax linings..... To-f-1k.... We heavy duty the insides and change sprag all that jazz but 9 times out of ten you'll need two of these converters to make 1 😢🤔😅

  • @SenorDennis
    @SenorDennis 3 года назад +2

    I’m guessing you didn’t show getting the transmission off and onto the pallet because it’s super easy right

    • @2carpros
      @2carpros  3 года назад +2

      Oh you might be interested in this video then. ruclips.net/video/3vJAojsrfuU/видео.html Thanks for watching!

    • @PathMaker
      @PathMaker 3 года назад +3

      😂😂😂 I'm dead

    • @shellybelle6781
      @shellybelle6781 Год назад

      Right

  • @designsinorbit
    @designsinorbit Год назад

    Is it possible to swap out a torque converter without completely removing the transmission?

    • @2carpros
      @2carpros  Год назад

      The bellhousing has the clear the back if the engine. Thanks for watching!

  • @choncoconcos5912
    @choncoconcos5912 2 года назад

    I have a 1990 vw cabriolet I just install an automatic transmission with a rebuilt torque converter but in won't go into gear the car doesn't move what Did I do wrong? Please someone help.thanks in advance.

    • @2carpros
      @2carpros  2 года назад +1

      Yep, sounds like you didn't fully seat the converter into the front pump for the transmission so it is now broken. So pull the transmission back out and it needs to be repaired. Thanks for watching!

    • @choncoconcos5912
      @choncoconcos5912 2 года назад

      @@2carpros thanks for replying, I really appreciate it.

  • @Jay-jt3zy
    @Jay-jt3zy 3 года назад +1

    We need the video on removing the transmission before we can take out the torque converter. Nice video but waiting for the transmission removal video now.

    • @2carpros
      @2carpros  3 года назад +1

      No need to wait! It is right here ruclips.net/video/3vJAojsrfuU/видео.html Thanks for watching!

    • @Jay-jt3zy
      @Jay-jt3zy 3 года назад +1

      @@2carpros thanks brother

  • @bendy1808
    @bendy1808 2 года назад +3

    great guy i put my transmission in and found out it has a bad torq converter

    • @ResidentAlien1
      @ResidentAlien1 2 года назад

      So you didn't need a transmission correct? Just a torque converter to begin with?

  • @toneywalker6779
    @toneywalker6779 2 года назад

    I need this can I drive till I come up with money or will it mess my car up

    • @mpmattson
      @mpmattson Год назад

      Mine hasn't self destructed or even gotten noticeably worse. Don't wait forever, though.

  • @yamahaguy1732
    @yamahaguy1732 5 лет назад

    I’m gonna have fun cause I think I need a new flywheel and torque converter or well I know I do now but anyway the previous owners broke off a bold head that bolts the converter to flywheel and they ended up welding the converter to the flywheel and I’m pretty sure they fucked up the converter with that so I have to manage to get the torque converter off the flywheel some how and then the flywheel

  • @losamigosa.s.g.9982
    @losamigosa.s.g.9982 3 года назад

    How much to repair with labor cost est. Please

    • @2carpros
      @2carpros  3 года назад +1

      The labor would be right around 500 and the converter would be right around 150. Thanks for watching!

  • @michaelmcatee700
    @michaelmcatee700 5 лет назад +2

    Where do you add the trans fluid to prime the tc?

    • @briangautreaux3072
      @briangautreaux3072 5 лет назад +1

      Yeah, I been taught to fill it up as much as possible without it spilling when standing upright, and once assembled pour the remaining fluid down dipstick sleeve.

    • @jonathans2cents258
      @jonathans2cents258 5 лет назад +2

      Michael McAtee most automatic transmissions need 3-4 quarts in the converter before installing. Depending on make and model, a total of 12 to 16 quarts in all. You need to push and spin at the same time to insure all the splines lock in also. Some will click 2 and others will click 3

  • @connerburns1593
    @connerburns1593 2 года назад

    What about if its stuck on the engine

    • @2carpros
      @2carpros  2 года назад

      Like the transmission is out and the converter is stuck on the flex plate? I'd hose the fasteners down with penetrating fluid let it seep in and use a long implement on the fasteners. Thanks for watching!

  • @JESUSD6765
    @JESUSD6765 5 лет назад +5

    Do u have to fill the torque converter with fluid??

    • @NinjaSmote
      @NinjaSmote 4 года назад

      no

    • @ahoorakia
      @ahoorakia 4 года назад

      yes,especially if it takes more than 4 quart ,because then at start up it sucks all the oil out of transmission and transmission pump run dry and it kills you transmission! your pan can hold between 2.5 to 5 quart depends on you car,torque converter is where most of you transmission fluid is not the pan

    • @heathcalvert1319
      @heathcalvert1319 3 года назад

      I got a 46re how mine quartz do i put in it

  • @snipermex13
    @snipermex13 3 года назад

    Only thing I’d do is replace that oil seal if putting a new torque converter they are cheap and easy to replace

  • @slowedhits2506
    @slowedhits2506 4 года назад

    👍

  • @captainmoretokin2172
    @captainmoretokin2172 10 месяцев назад +1

    you forgot to put fluid in the converter before installing it.

  • @padtaiszaffaires379
    @padtaiszaffaires379 4 года назад +2

    and what do you see: ford transmission oil....

  • @postkidofficial
    @postkidofficial 20 дней назад

    Did he just fix a transmission while in crisscross apple sauce position?

  • @tncountryboy34
    @tncountryboy34 2 года назад

    I got a 2005 nissan maxima That dies when you put it in gear I'm thinking it's the torque converter

    • @2carpros
      @2carpros  2 года назад

      Yeah could be, but check out this article first. www.2carpros.com/articles/stall-at-idle Might be an easier solution. Thanks for watching!

  • @SamSam-us2fh
    @SamSam-us2fh 3 года назад

    Hi did the same way now all gear go forward no reverse, neutral and reverse also go forward

  • @-smp-scientificmethodpersp838
    @-smp-scientificmethodpersp838 5 лет назад

    Easier than I thought. El yay Yaya

    • @2carpros
      @2carpros  5 лет назад +1

      Thanks for watching!

    • @-smp-scientificmethodpersp838
      @-smp-scientificmethodpersp838 5 лет назад

      @@2carpros thanks for the video!

    • @-smp-scientificmethodpersp838
      @-smp-scientificmethodpersp838 5 лет назад

      @@2carpros so I'm guessing it's possible to take the transmission out without unbolting the torque converter from the flywheel?

    • @SamJK
      @SamJK 4 года назад

      -SMP- scientific method perspective you can but it can be very tedious depending on how it’s seated in your vehicle

  • @martinodea502
    @martinodea502 2 года назад

    Bad move. Why did you not replace the seal? When you have a gearbox out, always replace front seal.

  • @chadgehring3556
    @chadgehring3556 3 года назад

    I asked my transmission shop How much to change the torque converter. And he says it’s a big job they have to do valve-body work just to swap out the torque converter. ?? They said $900 I can buy a reman for $1100

    • @2carpros
      @2carpros  3 года назад

      That doesn't sound right. You just remove the transmission and swap the torque converter. Shouldn't have anything to do with the valve body. Thanks for watching!

  • @Up-hill-Battle
    @Up-hill-Battle 11 месяцев назад

    Where’s your video on removing the transmission?

    • @2carpros
      @2carpros  11 месяцев назад

      Oh I have it right here actually ruclips.net/video/3vJAojsrfuU/видео.html Thanks for watching!

  • @gagemarshall7936
    @gagemarshall7936 3 года назад

    4r100 looks like a diesel...as it only has 4 feet. You van now get extra low stall 4r100 kits with a better multi clutch set up even sonax offers better hubs with new oil flow holes so the it lifts the clutch plates and doesn't burn them out. Or you can grt the six studded heavy duty witch everything in side is just brazed 😊

    • @donbirren9401
      @donbirren9401 2 года назад

      Most Mopar automatics have only 4 studs.

    • @gagemarshall7936
      @gagemarshall7936 2 года назад

      @@donbirren9401 the new kits have six

    • @dalevackar182
      @dalevackar182 2 года назад

      That is a 4R70W transmission used in F150s Crown Vics and some Lincolns

  • @jaymehta2560
    @jaymehta2560 4 года назад

    thank you!!

    • @2carpros
      @2carpros  4 года назад

      Thanks for watching Jay!

  • @takcleberry
    @takcleberry 3 года назад

    Is that guy in the thumbnail Evan shanks?

    • @2carpros
      @2carpros  3 года назад

      Nope, it's just me. Thanks for watching!

  • @afonsofrade5700
    @afonsofrade5700 5 лет назад

    I am a repairman of automatic transmission in Brazil !!
    I want to specialize in torque converter.

  • @seshachary5580
    @seshachary5580 4 года назад

    THANK YOU REGARDS

  • @bruzrcruzr2004
    @bruzrcruzr2004 5 месяцев назад

    Fill tork converter first.

  • @huntzilla360cave3
    @huntzilla360cave3 Год назад

    ...the torque converter on my dad's IS the flywheel too.. so what.. TF is our situation. It is quite literally tig welded together

    • @2carpros
      @2carpros  Год назад

      Uhhhh someone did a botch job on it when they lost the fasteners. Thanks for watching!

  • @minionman6177
    @minionman6177 3 года назад

    With biceps like that yea it would be easy.

    • @2carpros
      @2carpros  3 года назад

      Awww shucks, thanks for watching!

  • @charliefrantz8057
    @charliefrantz8057 3 года назад +1

    Audio sounds like you are in a steel barrel. My hearing is pretty bad too

    • @2carpros
      @2carpros  3 года назад +2

      Sorry about that. I'm just one guy doing these it is super tough to have show quality audio. Thanks for watching!

  • @rogergalvez1599
    @rogergalvez1599 3 года назад

    I thought this was Evan shanks

    • @2carpros
      @2carpros  3 года назад

      I'm not sure who that is. Thanks for watching Roger!

  • @teejayherl7991
    @teejayherl7991 2 года назад

    Please please tell me this is a how not to and oh no no it's not my guy lol

  • @zach_waltonn
    @zach_waltonn 4 года назад

    Damn nobody know how to tell how much fluid you put in the damn thing wtf