Bent torque converter

Ethan Smith · Jun 22, 2018

So i didnt unbolt the torque converter from the flywheel and bent the outward shaft on the torque converter a degree or two. Anybody reckon i could bang it back with a hamber and save a few hundred bucks? The welds still look good. How much is a new one anyhow? 2nd gear was going out so i figure i was gonna shitcan that tranny and put a new one in.

Macrobb · Jun 22, 2018

I'm not sure if it's 'proper', but you might be able to get away with it. I wouldn't use a hammer, though - put it back into the end of the transmission and lever against the "big end", probably using a lever bolted onto it, then see how it spins. Get it to spin without visibly moving in and out and it'll be more than square enough.

nostrokes · Jun 23, 2018

Are you putting in a new trans or a junk yard pull and pray?

I'd replace it if it was mine. At 3000 rpm any slight wiggle will turn catastrophic fast.

Ethan Smith · Jun 23, 2018

Ive got a good junkyard tranny i was thinking of putting in, but i dunno if i want to risk it. Either of you guys know how much it costs a shop to rebuild a c6?

nostrokes · Jun 23, 2018

Depends on what it needs. I would think worst case would be 2k but don't hold me to it. Shop here quoted me 2200 to do my e4 with all updates.

towcat · Jun 23, 2018

depending on what you're looking for on a rebuild and how much work the shop is doing, a R&R with rebuild is averages out to $1800 for a F250 or F350 4x4. slightly less for 4x2 and much less for bench job. unfortunately, due to people misdiagnosing a trans issue when it turns out to be a transfercase issue, there is no warranty on a bench rebuild trans.

towcat · Jun 23, 2018

and as far as your bent torque convertor, it's junk now.
the same goes with your flexplate the torque convertor is bolted to.

IDIBRONCO · Jun 23, 2018

towcat said:
and as far as your bent torque convertor, it's junk now.
the same goes with your flexplate the torque convertor is bolted to.

I completely agree with this. I wouldn't recommend that anyone takes a chance with this. To me, it would be worth WAY more than "a few hundred bucks" just to know that I won't be pulling the transmission back out due to me trying to be a cheap ass. I know it stings the pocket book, but that's how it is.

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