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How do I fill the torque converter after the transmission has been installed. by dena
Started on: 09-11-2005 04:24 PM
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Last post by: Marvin McInnis on 09-11-2005 10:45 PM
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Report this Post09-11-2005 04:24 PM Click Here to See the Profile for denaSend a Private Message to denaDirect Link to This Post
I forgot to fill the torque converter before installation. Can it be done after the fact? I don't want to take the engine out again.
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Report this Post09-11-2005 05:28 PM Click Here to See the Profile for Hairy_FieroSend a Private Message to Hairy_FieroDirect Link to This Post
Dump 4 quarts down the tranny dipstick tube. Start the car in *Neutral* let it run for 30 seconds turn it off and top it off through the dipstick tube. Make sure you get the fluid hot and check it again for a precise level. You did align the input shaft, the pump splines, and the pump gears?

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Report this Post09-11-2005 05:36 PM Click Here to See the Profile for RickNSend a Private Message to RickNDirect Link to This Post
You don't really have to fill the torque convertor, you just have to have a quart or so in it to lube the internals until the tranny's pump fills it up. If your torque convertor is used it probably has some oil left in it.

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Report this Post09-11-2005 06:33 PM Click Here to See the Profile for denaSend a Private Message to denaDirect Link to This Post
Thanks, I was hoping that I didn't screw up. I will have to wait to start the car, I'm not ready for that yet, but just remembered about the fluid in the torque converter after the install when I was doing all my checks and balances. What a relief.
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You did the right thing. Better to ask before you start up the engine than after
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