torque converter

[tommy]

hi huys anyone having problems with their torque converter.
mine is gone i think lost all drive and hit the limiter when driving along.
95 tiptronic gr???????????????????????

[CJ]

Firstly Tommy, welcome to the forums!

Torque controller failure is a common problem with tip gearboxes, especially those that have been mistreated or havn't had regular oil changes (apparently, the blades inside the TC fail and breakdown). You should check the colour of the ATF oil, if its black (normally red), thats an indication that the TC has failed.

Firstly, try and find an autogear box specialist (see Services page on main site) and get a quote for swapping out the torque convertor, buy the TC yourself off someone like Ricerocket (pm RiceRocketUk), it will work out much cheaper. In terms of the labour, it probably won't be cheap, but fitting the TC will be cheaper than a full recon or swapping in a second-hand box.

CJ

[tommy]

Firstly Tommy, welcome to the forums!

Torque controller failure is a common problem with tip gearboxes, especially those that have been mistreated or havn't had regular oil changes (apparently, the blades inside the TC fail and breakdown). You should check the colour of the ATF oil, if its black (normally red), thats an indication that the TC has failed.

Firstly, try and find an autogear box specialist (see Services page on main site) and get a quote for swapping out the torque convertor, buy the TC yourself off someone like Ricerocket (pm RiceRocketUk), it will work out much cheaper. In terms of the labour, it probably won't be cheap, but fitting the TC will be cheaper than a full recon or swapping in a second-hand box.
CJ

got a quote of 400 euro for the converter.750 altogether fitted
thhanks for the help mate

[kevinod]

OT, but Athlone, did you guy your FTO from a guy called Gino? he used to be on here but sold not that long ago I think.

[tommy]

no i got mine straight from japan,most of the irish owned before hand has the cr@p drove out of them.ive only seen 2 other ftos down this neck of the woods,got the converter out myself it was gone alright the shaft going into the box is slightly worn though after that,hopefully it will be ok,