if its lockup... I can see where thats possable w/ there being a clutch in
there from what I understand... if not... I'm assuming you would have some
vibrations w/ some of the blades/vanes missing and it now being out of
balance...
I would try gettin someone to take a ride with you, of if you want, you can
smell your tranny fluid.. if it smells burnt, or funny... change it, and
check the pan to see what kinda suprises ya have... tranny fluid should be a
nice bright red color.... if its brownish, you will also need to change
it...
Tim Berry
(on ~5th rebuild of 44RE) :-D
>
> I'm pretty sure the torque converters in both of my Dakota's a-500
> trannys - are not long for this world. (due to the sickening buzzing
> that comes from them)
>
> Question:
>
> If the torque converter is fouled up (keep in mind I'm not very
> knowledgeable on them - I have just a basic understanding) is there an
> chance that the converter can generate metal particles/flecks - that
> could take out the rest of the trans? I hate hate hate the A-500 - and
> plan on replacing it some day with something a little more bullet proof,
> but I need it to last for now.
> --
> -----------------------------------
> Terrible Tom
>
> "It's a living thing... It breathes, it eats, ...and it hates..."
>
> Silver '89 Reg Cab, V6, Auto, 8 footer, 4x2
> Silver '89 Reg Cab, V6, Auto, 8 footer, 4x4 w plow - (aka Granpa)
>
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>
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