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- ACDelco®GM Original Equipment™ Automatic Transmission Torque Converter (24299158)GM Original Equipment™ Automatic Transmission Torque Converter (24299158) by ACDelco®. Designed utilizing the latest technology, this product by ACDelco features premium quality and will perform better than advertised. Perfect for...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$176.47
- ACDelco®GM Original Equipment™ Automatic Transmission Torque Converter (24240017)GM Original Equipment™ Automatic Transmission Torque Converter (24240017) by ACDelco®. OD: 10.16". Designed utilizing the latest technology, this product by ACDelco features premium quality and will perform better than advertised....Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$566.62
- ACDelco®GM Original Equipment™ Automatic Transmission Torque Converter (24288829)GM Original Equipment™ Automatic Transmission Torque Converter (24288829) by ACDelco®. Designed utilizing the latest technology, this product by ACDelco features premium quality and will perform better than advertised. Perfect for...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$423.98
- ACDelco®GM Original Equipment™ Automatic Transmission Torque Converter (24297076)GM Original Equipment™ Automatic Transmission Torque Converter (24297076) by ACDelco®. Designed utilizing the latest technology, this product by ACDelco features premium quality and will perform better than advertised. Perfect for...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$476.99
- ACDelco®GM Original Equipment™ Automatic Transmission Torque Converter (24290217)GM Original Equipment™ Automatic Transmission Torque Converter (24290217) by ACDelco®. Designed utilizing the latest technology, this product by ACDelco features premium quality and will perform better than advertised. Perfect for...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$591.49
- ACDelco®GM Original Equipment™ Automatic Transmission Torque Converter (24298483)GM Original Equipment™ Automatic Transmission Torque Converter (24298483) by ACDelco®. Designed utilizing the latest technology, this product by ACDelco features premium quality and will perform better than advertised. Perfect for...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$421.97
- ACDelco®Genuine GM Parts™ Automatic Transmission Torque Converter Seal (25193333)Genuine GM Parts™ Automatic Transmission Torque Converter Seal by ACDelco®. Designed utilizing the latest technology, this product by ACDelco features premium quality and will perform better than advertised. Perfect for your vehicle...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$70.68
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- ACDelco®Genuine GM Parts™ Automatic Transmission Torque Converter Seal (24262294)Genuine GM Parts™ Automatic Transmission Torque Converter Seal (24262294) by ACDelco®. Designed utilizing the latest technology, this product by ACDelco features premium quality and will perform better than advertised. Perfect for...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$7.49
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- ACDelco®Genuine GM Parts™ Automatic Transmission Torque Converter Seal Retaining Ring (8654491)Genuine GM Parts™ Automatic Transmission Torque Converter Seal Retaining Ring (8654491) by ACDelco®. Designed utilizing the latest technology, this product by ACDelco features premium quality and will perform better than advertised....Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$3.22
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- Ford OEAutomatic Transmission Torque Converter (DG9Z7902H)Automatic Transmission Torque Converter (DG9Z7902H) by Ford OE. If you want to keep your Ford performing the way it did when it left the factory, rely on Ford OE products. Manufactured to strict specifications for fit, form, and...Genuine OEM Ford part made to fit your vehicle perfectlyDesigned to restore OEM performance for a safe ride$321.44
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- ACDelco®GM Genuine Parts™ Automatic Transmission Torque Converter (24284077)GM Genuine Parts™ Automatic Transmission Torque Converter (24284077) by ACDelco®. Automatic Transmission Torque Converter. GM Genuine Parts Automatic Transmission Torque Converters are designed, engineered, and tested to rigorous...Some GM Genuine Parts may have formerly appeared as ACDelco GM Original Equipment (OE)GM Genuine Parts are designed, engineered and tested to rigorous standards, and are backed by General Motors$345.10
- ACDelco®GM Original Equipment™ Automatic Transmission Torque Converter Rear Seal (24259216)GM Original Equipment™ Automatic Transmission Torque Converter Rear Seal (24259216) by ACDelco®. Inside Diameter: 1.764". Outside Diameter: 1.946". Thickness: 0.085". Material: PTFE. Designed utilizing the latest technology, this...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$6.94
- ATS Diesel Performance®Triplelok Torque Converter (3029303104)Triplelok Torque Converter by ATS Diesel Performance®. With Billet Cover. Stall Speed: Medium. Stock HD Replacement. Available individually is the ATS TripleLok Torque Converter. This torque converter is built to handle daily driving...Billet Cover with Patented square Flank DriveSquare Tab Construction (Not Round)$1,362.38
- ATS Diesel Performance®Triplelok Torque Converter (3029302164)Triplelok Torque Converter by ATS Diesel Performance®. With Billet Cover. Stall Speed: Medium. Stock HD Replacement. Available individually is the ATS TripleLok Torque Converter. This torque converter is built to handle daily driving...Billet Cover with Patented square Flank DriveSquare Tab Construction (Not Round)$1,362.38
- Ackoja®Pressure Converter (A37-63-0004)Pressure Converter (A37-63-0004) by Ackoja®. ACKOJA products stand for high-quality materials and certified manufacturing processes. They also undergo strict quality controls to meet the requirements of the OEM manufacturers. They are...Developed to comply with rigorous quality standardsExceptional quality at a budget-friendly price$134.49
- Ackoja®Pressure Converter (A32-63-0006)Pressure Converter (A32-63-0006) by Ackoja®. ACKOJA products stand for high-quality materials and certified manufacturing processes. They also undergo strict quality controls to meet the requirements of the OEM manufacturers. They are...Developed to comply with rigorous quality standardsExceptional quality at a budget-friendly price$138.26
- Ackoja®Pressure Converter (A32-63-0003)Pressure Converter (A32-63-0003) by Ackoja®. ACKOJA products stand for high-quality materials and certified manufacturing processes. They also undergo strict quality controls to meet the requirements of the OEM manufacturers. They are...Developed to comply with rigorous quality standardsExceptional quality at a budget-friendly price$97.74
- Ackoja®Pressure Converter (A32-63-0004)Pressure Converter (A32-63-0004) by Ackoja®. ACKOJA products stand for high-quality materials and certified manufacturing processes. They also undergo strict quality controls to meet the requirements of the OEM manufacturers. They are...Developed to comply with rigorous quality standardsExceptional quality at a budget-friendly price$65.82
- Chrysler OEAutomatic Transmission Torque Converter (6509361AA)Automatic Transmission Torque Converter (6509361AA) by Chrysler OE. Whether you have an older Chrysler vehicle or the latest model, keep it looking and running at its best with Chrysler OE parts. Manufactured to strict quality and safety...Genuine OEM Chrysler part made to exact specifications for fit and functionGuaranteed to make your Chrysler vehicle look and perform like new$2.91
- Chrysler OEAutomatic Transmission Torque Converter (RL261258AA)Automatic Transmission Torque Converter (RL261258AA) by Chrysler OE. Whether you have an older Chrysler vehicle or the latest model, keep it looking and running at its best with Chrysler OE parts. Manufactured to strict quality and...Genuine OEM Chrysler part made to exact specifications for fit and functionGuaranteed to make your Chrysler vehicle look and perform like new$1,117.09
- Genuine®Torque Converter Seal (80675-0060)Torque Converter Seal by Genuine®. If your transmission is in need of repair, don’t compromise the performance and safety of your car with suspect, off-brand replacement parts from the local auto parts chain store. On our website...Designed to restore your vehicle’s transmissionGenuine OE replacement parts from the OE manufacturer$17.58
- Genuine®Torque Converter Seal (09D321243B)Torque Converter Seal by Genuine®. Inner. If your transmission is in need of repair, don’t compromise the performance and safety of your car with suspect, off-brand replacement parts from the local auto parts chain store. On our...Designed to restore your vehicle’s transmissionGenuine OE replacement parts from the OE manufacturer$68.48
- Genuine®Torque Converter Seal (31375-80X01)Torque Converter Seal (31375-80X01) by Genuine®. If your transmission is in need of repair, don’t compromise the performance and safety of your car with suspect, off-brand replacement parts from the local auto parts chain store. On...Designed to restore your vehicle’s transmissionGenuine OE replacement parts from the OE manufacturer$12.26
- Lincoln OEAutomatic Transmission Torque Converter (DG9Z7902H)Automatic Transmission Torque Converter (DG9Z7902H) by Lincoln OE. Designed utilizing the latest technology, this product features premium quality and will perform better than advertised. Perfect for your vehicle and lifestyle, it is...Expertly crafted from premium materialsDesigned to match rigorous quality standards$351.49
A torque converter is a fluid coupling device that transmits engine power to the automatic transmission. It serves the same purpose as the clutch in a vehicle with a manual transmission, in that it allows the engine to continue running when the vehicle is brought a stop while in gear, except the torque converter does this without requiring any action on the part of the driver. The torque converter, along with the transmission components that enable it to shift by itself, are what make the transmission automatic. Torque converter function is analogous to 2 electric fans positioned face-to-face, with only one turned on. Airflow from the powered fan will turn the blades of the other fan without any mechanical connection. The impeller inside the torque converter is attached to the engine’s crankshaft, and like the powered fan, provides force, except the medium inside the torque converter is transmission fluid instead of air. The torque converter turbine, which is attached to the transmission input shaft, is like the non-powered fan.
The torque converter housing is bolted to a flexplate, which is bolted to the engine crankshaft, and the converter is housed inside the forward part of the automatic transmission case. The impeller, sometimes called the pump, is in the rear of the housing, facing the engine and opposite from the turbine in the front of the housing. Another component called a stator is located between the impeller and turbine. Both the impeller and turbine have many curved blades. When the engine is running the impeller blades direct fluid at the turbine blades, turning the transmission and moving the vehicle. Fluid enters the turbine at the outside and exits at the center. However, if it were allowed to flow unimpeded upon exit, it would contact the impeller in the opposite direction, hindering impeller rotation. Instead, the stator redirects the fluid, so it contacts the impeller in the same direction it’s rotating, in effect increasing the force being applied to the impeller by the engine.
There are 3 stages of torque converter operation. The first stage is Stall, which occurs at engine idle speed and just off idle when the vehicle begins to move. At idle the impeller isn’t turning very fast and so isn’t applying fluid with much force, so the turbine doesn’t turn, and the vehicle won’t move as long as the brake is applied. In the fan analogy, this is akin to holding the blades of the non-powered fan still – the powered fan will continue to run. When the driver releases the brake pedal and presses on the gas pedal, the impeller turns much faster and there is a great difference between impeller and turbine rotational speeds.
This is when torque multiplication is greatest and needed the most, to get the stationary vehicle moving. During the Acceleration stage torque multiplication continues but at a reduced amount as turbine speed catches up to impeller speed. The Coupling stage is when turbine speed is almost the same as impeller speed, however there is still some degree of slippage, which creates heat and inefficiency. To eliminate this inefficiency and increase fuel mileage at cruising speed, a torque converter clutch is used to lock the turbine to the impeller. Torque converters are generally very reliable components and should last the life of the vehicle. However, if the vehicle is used for towing, hauling, and other types of severe use that can be hard on transmission components and transmission fluid, and/or if regular maintenance like fluid changes are neglected, then the torque converter and other transmission components may fail prematurely.
Torque converter failure symptoms include stall speed that is higher or lower than normal, slipping, overheating, shuddering, noise, and fluid leakage. Since symptoms like slipping and overheating can be caused by a low fluid level, the fluid level should always be checked first. The torque converter seal can be the source of a leak. The impeller, turbine and stator rotate on bearings and this can be the source of noise if they are defective. Shuddering can be caused by a defective torque converter clutch. Whatever kind of torque converter problems you’re experiencing, we have the right torque converter and related components you may need to restore proper automatic transmission operation.
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