Automatic Transmission Torque Converters
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- Mopar®Automatic Transmission Torque Converter Drain Plug (05073886AA)Automatic Transmission Torque Converter Drain Plug (05073886AA) by Mopar®. Designed utilizing the latest technology, this product by Mopar features premium quality and will perform better than advertised. Perfect for your vehicle and...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$6.38
- Mopar®Automatic Transmission Torque Converter Drain Plug (52108332AC)Automatic Transmission Torque Converter Drain Plug (52108332AC) by Mopar®. Designed utilizing the latest technology, this product by Mopar features premium quality and will perform better than advertised. Perfect for your vehicle and...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$45.11
- Moroso®Torque Converter Bolts (38764)Torque Converter Bolts (38764) by Moroso®. Includes: Nuts. Quantity: Set of 3. Material: Grade 8 Steel. Size: 3/8"-24 x 5/8". With this quality part backed by a great price, you can enjoy your vehicle so much more than you thought was...Specially designed fasteners provide maximum holding strength and eliminate the possibility of shearingDesigned to deliver premium quality$14.99
- Mr. Gasket®Torque Converter Bolt Set (6716)Torque Converter Bolt Set by Mr. Gasket®. with Nuts. Quantity: Set of 3. Material: Grade 8 Steel. Size: 3/8"-24 x 5/8". Finish: Black. Black Oxide Coating. Your engine can make more power than a locomotive, but it won’t do you any...Beef up transmission and drivetrainHigh-strength parts improve longevity$14.95
- Mr. Gasket®Torque Converter Bolt Set (6715)Torque Converter Bolt Set by Mr. Gasket®. With Washers. Quantity: Set of 3. Material: Grade 8 Steel. Size: 3/8"-16 x 1/2". Finish: Black. Black Oxide Coating. Your engine can make more power than a locomotive, but it won’t do you any...Beef up transmission and drivetrainHigh-strength parts improve longevity$13.95
- OER®Automatic Transmission Torque Converter Bushing (MD2542)Automatic Transmission Torque Converter Bushing by OER®. Designed utilizing the latest technology, this product by OER features premium quality and will perform better than advertised. Perfect for your vehicle and lifestyle, it is...Factory original quality for lessDirect fit replacement$5.70
- Pioneer Automotive®Automatic Transmission Torque Converter Bushing (755089)Automatic Transmission Torque Converter Bushing by Pioneer Automotive®. Location: Converter Hub. Designed utilizing the latest technology, this product by Pioneer Automotive features premium quality and will perform better than...Made to deliver reliable service for a long timeRugged construction to withstand harsh conditions$6.91
- Pioneer Automotive®Torque Converter Bolts (859038)Torque Converter Bolts by Pioneer Automotive®. With Flat Washers. Quantity: Kit of 4. Size: 5/16" - 24 x 7/16". Designed utilizing the latest technology, this product by Pioneer Automotive features premium quality and will perform...Made to deliver reliable service for a long timeRugged construction to withstand harsh conditions$23.62
- Pioneer Automotive®Torque Converter Bolts (859036)Torque Converter Bolts (859036) by Pioneer Automotive®. With Ny-Lock Nuts. Quantity: Kit of 3. Size: 3/8" - 24 x 1/2". Designed utilizing the latest technology, this product by Pioneer Automotive features premium quality and will...Made to deliver reliable service for a long timeRugged construction to withstand harsh conditions$33.90
- Timken®Automatic Transmission Torque Converter Repair Sleeve (KWK99230)Automatic Transmission Torque Converter Repair Sleeve (KWK99230) by Timken®. OD: 2.531" Flange. Repair sleeves restore the sealing surface on yokes and shafts, avoiding expensive components replacement. This hard, wear-resistant, and...Restores the sealing surface on worn shafts and yokesEliminates the need to replace expensive components that are otherwise serviceable$38.76
- Timken®Automatic Transmission Torque Converter Repair Sleeve (KWK99260)Automatic Transmission Torque Converter Repair Sleeve (KWK99260) by Timken®. OD: 3.047" Flange. Repair sleeves restore the sealing surface on yokes and shafts, avoiding expensive components replacement. This hard, wear-resistant, and...Restores the sealing surface on worn shafts and yokesEliminates the need to replace expensive components that are otherwise serviceable$33.90
- Timken®Automatic Transmission Torque Converter Repair Sleeve (KWK99182)Automatic Transmission Torque Converter Repair Sleeve by Timken®. Repair sleeves restore the sealing surface on yokes and shafts, avoiding expensive components replacement. This hard, wear-resistant, and ultra low friction sleeve is...Restores the sealing surface on worn shafts and yokesEliminates the need to replace expensive components that are otherwise serviceable$30.63
- ACDelco®GM Genuine Parts™ Automatic Transmission Manual Shift Detent Spring Backing Plate (24269994)GM Genuine Parts™ Automatic Transmission Manual Shift Detent Spring Backing Plate (24269994) by ACDelco®. ACDelco GM Original Equipment Automatic Transmission Manual Shift Detent Spring Backing Plate is a GM-recommended replacement...GM-recommended replacement part for your GM vehicle's original factory componentOffering the quality, reliability, and durability of GM OE$5.28
- ACDelco®GM Original Equipment™ Automatic Transmission Torque Converter Dust Cover (24269053)GM Original Equipment™ Automatic Transmission Torque Converter Dust Cover (24269053) by ACDelco®. Material: Steel. Length: 5.391". Designed utilizing the latest technology, this product by ACDelco features premium quality and will...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$3.74
- ACDelco®GM Original Equipment™ Automatic Transmission Torque Converter Dust Cover (24236514)GM Original Equipment™ Automatic Transmission Torque Converter Dust Cover by ACDelco®. Length: 4.518". 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$14.35
- ACDelco®GM Original Equipment™ Automatic Transmission Torque Converter Dust Cover (24240301)GM Original Equipment™ Automatic Transmission Torque Converter Dust Cover (24240301) by ACDelco®. Length: 7.043". Designed utilizing the latest technology, this product by ACDelco features premium quality and will perform better than...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$5.52
- OER®Torque Drive Converter Cover (465471)Torque Drive Converter Cover (465471) by OER®. Correct reproduction flywheel pan for Powerglide and Torque Drive transmissions. Pre-packaged in OER poly tube.Factory original quality for lessDirect fit replacement$59.68
- OER®Torque Drive Converter Cover (3933089)Torque Drive Converter Cover (3933089) by OER®. Correct reproduction flywheel pan for Powerglide and Torque Drive transmissions. Pre-packaged in OER poly tube.Factory original quality for lessDirect fit replacement$54.25
- ACDelco®Genuine GM Parts™ Automatic Transmission Torque Converter (24049848)Genuine GM Parts™ Automatic Transmission Torque Converter by ACDelco®. Designed utilizing the latest technology, this product by ACDelco features premium quality and will perform better than advertised. Perfect for your vehicle and...$417.35
- ACDelco®Genuine GM Parts™ Automatic Transmission Torque Converter (24049843)Genuine GM Parts™ Automatic Transmission Torque Converter (24049843) by ACDelco®. Designed utilizing the latest technology, this product by ACDelco features premium quality and will perform better than advertised. Perfect for your...$437.95
- ACDelco®Genuine GM Parts™ Remanufactured Automatic Transmission Torque Converter (24208646)Genuine GM Parts™ Remanufactured Automatic Transmission Torque Converter by ACDelco®. Designed utilizing the latest technology, this product by ACDelco features premium quality and will perform better than advertised. Perfect for your...$312.14
- ACDelco®Genuine GM Parts™ Remanufactured Automatic Transmission Torque Converter (24227090)Genuine GM Parts™ Remanufactured Automatic Transmission Torque Converter by ACDelco®. Designed utilizing the latest technology, this product by ACDelco features premium quality and will perform better than advertised. Perfect for your...$365.40
- ACDelco®Genuine GM Parts™ Remanufactured Automatic Transmission Torque Converter (17803809)Genuine GM Parts™ Remanufactured Automatic Transmission Torque Converter by ACDelco®. Designed utilizing the latest technology, this product by ACDelco features premium quality and will perform better than advertised. Perfect for your...$414.28
- ACDelco®Genuine GM Parts™ Remanufactured Automatic Transmission Torque Converter (24204670)Genuine GM Parts™ Remanufactured Automatic Transmission Torque Converter by ACDelco®. Designed utilizing the latest technology, this product by ACDelco features premium quality and will perform better than advertised. Perfect for your...$327.30
- ACDelco®Genuine GM Parts™ Remanufactured Automatic Transmission Torque Converter (24208645)Genuine GM Parts™ Remanufactured Automatic Transmission Torque Converter by ACDelco®. Designed utilizing the latest technology, this product by ACDelco features premium quality and will perform better than advertised. Perfect for your...$318.83
- ACDelco®Genuine GM Parts™ Remanufactured Automatic Transmission Torque Converter (24213610)Genuine GM Parts™ Remanufactured Automatic Transmission Torque Converter (24213610) by ACDelco®. Designed utilizing the latest technology, this product by ACDelco features premium quality and will perform better than advertised....$312.74
- ACDelco®Genuine GM Parts™ Remanufactured Automatic Transmission Torque Converter (24215827)Genuine GM Parts™ Remanufactured Automatic Transmission Torque Converter (24215827) by ACDelco®. Designed utilizing the latest technology, this product by ACDelco features premium quality and will perform better than advertised....$318.66
- ACDelco®Genuine GM Parts™ Remanufactured Automatic Transmission Torque Converter (24220295)Genuine GM Parts™ Remanufactured Automatic Transmission Torque Converter (24220295) by ACDelco®. Designed utilizing the latest technology, this product by ACDelco features premium quality and will perform better than advertised....$554.46
- ACDelco®Genuine GM Parts™ Remanufactured Automatic Transmission Torque Converter (24217467)Genuine GM Parts™ Remanufactured Automatic Transmission Torque Converter (24217467) by ACDelco®. Designed utilizing the latest technology, this product by ACDelco features premium quality and will perform better than advertised....$310.25
- ACDelco®Genuine GM Parts™ Remanufactured Automatic Transmission Torque Converter (24227094)Genuine GM Parts™ Remanufactured Automatic Transmission Torque Converter (24227094) by ACDelco®. Designed utilizing the latest technology, this product by ACDelco features premium quality and will perform better than advertised....$315.92
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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