The Torque Converter should be replaced under any of the following conditions
| The vehicle has TCC shudder and/or no TCC apply. First complete all electrical and hydraulic Diagnosis and check for proper engine operation. The converter clutch may be damaged. Also the converter bushing and/or internal 0-ring may be damaged . | |
| . | Evidence of damage to the oil pump assembly pump shaft turbine shaft drive sprocket support and bearing or metal chips/debris in the converter. |
| Metal chips/debris are found in the converter or when flushing the cooler and the cooler lines. | |
| External leaks in the hub weld area lug weld or closure weld . | |
| Converter pilot is broken damaged or fits poorly into the crankshaft. | |
| The converter hub is scored or damaged. | |
| The transmission oil is contaminated with engine coolant engine oil or water. | |
| If excessive end play is found after measuring the converter for proper end play. | |
| If metal chips/debris are found in the fluid filter or on the magnet and no internal parts in the unit are worn or damaged. This indicates that the material came from the converter. | |
| The converter has an unbalanced condition that results in a vibration that cannot be corrected by following Converter Vibration Procedures. | |
| Blue converter or dark circular ring between lugs. This condition will also require a complete cleaning of the cooler and a check for adequate flow through the cooler. | |
| Converter bearing noise determined by noise from the bell housing area in Drive or Reverse at idle. The noise is gone in Neutral and Park. | |
| If silicon from the viscous clutch is found in the lower pan www.toxicdiesel.com 866-488-6942 |