Is a torque converter supposed to spin freely?
As tempting as it is never pull the tranny up with the bolts, it should mate up cleanly with some wiggling, converter should spin freely without touching the flexplate.
What are the symptoms of a bad torque converter?
When the torque converter starts malfunctioning, you may feel shuddering and even slipping in overdrive. You usually notice your car shuddering because it feels like it’s vibrating. Your car will vibrate even when you’re not going very fast. The shuddering makes the car lag and is very noticeable.
Does a torque converter spin in park?
It remains stationary when the transmission is in park or neutral; however it spins opposite to the engine rotation when hydraulic pressure (or wind) is provided. Because air would eventually compress when forced to move at a higher speed, the torque converter is sealed and filled with transmission fluid.
Does the flex plate spin in park?
Sorry, It spins only in one direction and is bolted to the flywheel. If the engine is running so is the Torque Converter in the same direction.
Can a bad torque converter damage transmission?
A bad torque converter can damage a transmission. Bad torque convertors can lead to damage, overheating, friction, and transmission fluid degradation. If these problems continue, it can cause even more damage to transmission.
Can I drive with a bad flexplate?
A warped flexplate won’t engage properly with the starter motor. So, when you are starting your engine listen for, rhythmic bogging down of the engine, during starting. Ring gear problems can damage the starter motor as well.
What causes a torque converter to spin faster?
But if the turbine is held still (the car is stopped with the brakes applied) the impeller can keep right on spinning. Release the brakes, and the turbine is free to turn. Step on the accelerator and the impeller will spin faster, pushing more oil against the blades of the turbine and making it spin faster.
How does a CJ Pony torque converter work?
1 The engine turns the crankshaft. 2 The crankshaft spins the flexplate, which is attached to the torque converter housing. 3 The impeller spins. 4 The impeller distributes hydraulic fluid across the housing to the turbine. 5 The turbine begins to spin. 6 The turbine sends fluid back towards the impeller as it spins.
How does the impeller of a torque converter work?
Impeller – The component that is connected to the engine. The engine’s crankshaft turns the flexplate, which turns the entire torque converter housing. The impeller is welded to the torque converter housing. Therefore, the impeller always rotates at the same speed as the engine when it’s running.
What happens when you release the brakes on a torque converter?
Release the brakes, and the turbine is free to turn. Step on the accelerator and the impeller will spin faster, pushing more oil against the blades of the turbine and making it spin faster. Once the oil has been pushed against the turbine blades, it needs to get back to the impeller so it can be used again.