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What is a torque converter and where is it located?
The torque converter is known as a type of fluid coupling called hydraulic coupling, which generates rotating mechanical power from the engine to a rotating driven load. It is an alternative to a mechanical clutch. The torque converter is located between the transmission and the engine’s flex plate.
Where is the Flexplate located?
the crankshaft
A flexplate is mounted to the crankshaft and connects the output from the engine to the input of a torque converter. Torque converters replace the clutch of a manual transmission.
How much does it cost to replace a Flexplate?
How much is a replacement flex plate? The flex plate or flywheel plate should cost somewhere in the region of $50-160, on average.
What happens when your torque converter goes out?
When the torque converter starts malfunctioning, you may feel shuddering and even slipping in overdrive. You usually notice your car shuddering because it feels like it’s vibrating. Your car will vibrate even when you’re not going very fast. The shuddering makes the car lag and is very noticeable.
Does the flexplate spin in neutral?
Sorry, It spins only in one direction and is bolted to the flywheel. If the engine is running so is the Torque Converter in the same direction.
How do I know if my torque converter is seated?
Re: How can I tell if my Torque Convertor is properly seated. The snout on the converter will be behind the bellhousing’s front surface, you won’t be able to get your fingers between the converter and the bellhousing, the converter will make a very solid ‘thunk’ noise when pulled out slightly and pushed back in.
How to know if you need a torque converter?
Check whether you can feel or hear strange noises from the torque converter both when idling and accelerating. Listen in the middle of the car under the gear stick to see if you can hear knocking or other strange sounds. If you hear any noises, lift the car and check if other things could be causing the noises before replacing the torque converter.
Can a slipping torque converter wear out the transmission?
A slipping torque converter will wear out the transmission very quickly. In some cases, you may have temperature sensors that cause the transmission control unit light on your dashboard to flash, which indicates that your torque converter is slipping and overheating the transmission.
What causes a torque converter to overheat?
Damaged Converter Seals. A faulty torque converter seal will cause the transmission fluid to leak out from the torque converter and this will cause it to lose pressure inside of it. Low pressure inside the torque converter will cause it to slip and overheat and other strange symptoms.
What causes a torque converter light to flash?
In some cases, you may have temperature sensors that cause the transmission control unit light on your dashboard to flash, which indicates that your torque converter is slipping and overheating the transmission. Check whether you can feel or hear strange noises from the torque converter both when idling and accelerating.