1996 xsmission/torque converter
Posted: Sun Nov 20, 2011 11:09 pm
i just developed a leak from the front seal of the tranny(torque converter?). leaks pretty good sometimes, sometimes not so much, and not with engine off. i got several estimates that ranged between $1700-3000. 3 shops told me that i wouldnt make it home(500 miles) because of probable bad t-converter, or worse. the 4th guy took it for a spin(with me riding along) and pointed out that all gears were engaging and electronics seemed in order. he said i had a chance of making it, so i nursed it home, checking fluid frequently. i added a quart of stop leak(noneffective) halfway.
so now i'm just researching my options. this truck has been a money pit so far and i don't really want to dump too much more into it. anyway to put a band aid on it for now? just have a new seal put in, and fix torque converter and whatever else later?
if there are any threads on this subject already, please let me know.
so now i'm just researching my options. this truck has been a money pit so far and i don't really want to dump too much more into it. anyway to put a band aid on it for now? just have a new seal put in, and fix torque converter and whatever else later?
if there are any threads on this subject already, please let me know.