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Failing Torque Converter

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by chandler1215, Nov 18, 2019.

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  1. Nov 19, 2019 at 10:38 AM
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    Right, but now you’re talking about common sense. It can be done in steps. Just drain into a measuring cup and leave a save margin against what you pump back into the fill plug.
     
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  2. Nov 19, 2019 at 10:39 AM
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    So that thing has coolant running through it?
     
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  3. Nov 19, 2019 at 10:40 AM
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    Coolant and. Trans fluid.
     
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  4. Nov 19, 2019 at 1:48 PM
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    Taking it to a shop right now that a highway patrol friend of mine recommended. Going to see what he says, I’d be ecstatic if it’s just a fluid flush that’s needed
     
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  5. Nov 19, 2019 at 2:19 PM
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    I wish you luck brah, but tbh, that rarely if ever solves anything. If something is broken it needs R&R and if there’s enough debris to cause operational issues, it’s because something’s falling apart or broken and will need replacement

    Best of luck
     
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  6. Nov 19, 2019 at 2:40 PM
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    Here's to hoping it's one of the torque converter shift solenoids.
     
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  7. Nov 19, 2019 at 5:31 PM
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    Folks, I understand that this is a tough crowd here but I was very, very mistaken with my re-ply. When I saw converter, I thought that you guys were talking about the catalytic converter when you guys were actually talking about torque converter. I have not had to deal with a torque converter in any of my Tacoma's in 15 years. Everything I buy now is automatic transmission.

    Again, I really do apologize.

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  8. Nov 19, 2019 at 5:34 PM
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    Ah, shit. Now I just feel bad. :D
     
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  9. Nov 19, 2019 at 5:36 PM
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    Hmm getting more confused as this thread unravels
     
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    Listen, life is too short and you do, have to laugh yourself (D'oh). It's even ok with calling yourself a dumb ass every once in a while.

    So, (jowybyo), it's ok.
     
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  11. Nov 19, 2019 at 7:05 PM
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  12. Nov 19, 2019 at 7:37 PM
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    Yeah okay dude. Cuz automatics don’t have torque converters
    :rolleyes:
     
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    I heard the pump isn't made to suck that much fluid from that far away and will starve the pump. I've already done one drain and fill. That's the path I'll take.
     
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  14. Nov 20, 2019 at 7:00 AM
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    They never called go figure, I dropped it off at a local shop yesterday, he says hes hooking it up to his computers today and gonna see whats wrong with it first thing this morning, hoping for a call from the shop soon.
     
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  15. Nov 20, 2019 at 7:03 AM
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    I’m sorry but this makes no sense
     
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  16. Nov 20, 2019 at 8:50 AM
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    Yep, ‘only’ dropping the pan to drain the trans will still leave a few dirty quarts of oil in the torque converter, cooler and lines. A flush with a proper machine will replace almost all of the old fluid....
    IMO, flushing with a machine (and replacing the cheap spring-clamps) then dropping the pan to clean it and replace the filter afterwards is the best way to do it.....
     
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    How come? I'm down to learn.
     
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  18. Nov 21, 2019 at 8:12 AM
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    Toyota corporate has agreed to put an entirely new transmission in my tacoma free of charge. They’re covering the entire $8,000 cost. I am FLOORED right now
     
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    When I had my 09 it would shudder between 30-40 mph uphill only. Dealer diagnosed and it was the torque converter. Got it repaired and it was fine until the head gasket started to leak. They wanted 4,500 for the head gasket repair. The 09 was such a POS that I traded it in at another dealership that didn't know about the head gasket leaking. Sometimes you just have to get rid of them.
     
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    Awesome!
     
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