My torque converter needs to be replaced. The repair shop suggests that the transmission be taken apart to check for any damage that could have resulted from the faulty converter. By my estimates, it's only been bad for about 3 weeks.

The mechanic showed me some minor shavings (metal) from the damaged unit, all of which were in the filter. Does the filter in place generally provide enough protection to the Transmission from any materials that could have been damaged by the converter and passed on to the tranny?

Guess I'm hoping to avoid both having the converter replaced and the Tranny taken apart to check for damage. Thougths???

 

We had our 2004 Expedition torque converter replaced at 99,300 miles after returning home from a trip. It would kill the engine when it was put into any gear (completely shot). We had it hauled in and replaced the torque converter only (nothing to the trany). It has 133,000 miles currently.

Good luck