Anyone here rebuild torque converters?
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I actually had really crap experience of rebuilt torque converters for a ZF6 - went through two after the first one didn't unlock properly and so caused a massive slam on downchanges. The second one was never anywhere near as good as the original either. If you can buy them from ZF I'd suggest looking into it.
Dave
Dave
Good luck with this. What car is it in?
My Porsche 911 Tiptronic had a ZF 5HP19 in it too.
I had two gearbox specialists, many thousands of pounds, two re-conditioned Torque Converters and two brand new units from ZF, 18 months of grief, and the box going in and out of the car a total of 7 times trying to rectify this fault.
At the end of the saga, I realised I might have been better off buying a complete brand new unit from ZF in the first place - but who knows?
But all I seemed to be able to manage to get was a Torque Converter that started off locking up correctly, and then after a few hundred miles decided it didn't want to lock up anymore.
In the end when the same symptoms started to appear yet again - I sold the bloody car whilst it drove 'ok' and before it became properly, noticeably sick YET AGAIN.
HTH
My Porsche 911 Tiptronic had a ZF 5HP19 in it too.
I had two gearbox specialists, many thousands of pounds, two re-conditioned Torque Converters and two brand new units from ZF, 18 months of grief, and the box going in and out of the car a total of 7 times trying to rectify this fault.
At the end of the saga, I realised I might have been better off buying a complete brand new unit from ZF in the first place - but who knows?
But all I seemed to be able to manage to get was a Torque Converter that started off locking up correctly, and then after a few hundred miles decided it didn't want to lock up anymore.
In the end when the same symptoms started to appear yet again - I sold the bloody car whilst it drove 'ok' and before it became properly, noticeably sick YET AGAIN.
HTH
First of all TES Transmissions in Wiltshire. Then once they'd had a few goes at cocking it up, I went to Automatic Transmissions in Luton - as they'd had experience in looking after all Jonathan Palmer's track day 911's at Bedford Autodrome.
Even then, I still had problems.
After doing a serious amount of research on the 5HP19 - I came to the conclusion (as have other specialists) that this box is a bit rubbish, and not fit for purpose in an application that has a reasonably powerful engine.
Porsche obviously came to the same conclusion - two years after using it in the Tiptronic 911's, they switched to using a Mercedes Benz auto - which seems to be problem free.
Even then, I still had problems.
After doing a serious amount of research on the 5HP19 - I came to the conclusion (as have other specialists) that this box is a bit rubbish, and not fit for purpose in an application that has a reasonably powerful engine.
Porsche obviously came to the same conclusion - two years after using it in the Tiptronic 911's, they switched to using a Mercedes Benz auto - which seems to be problem free.
I've heard bad things about TES. Never been personally though.
I've heard that the box is actually pretty good, the only issue is the torque converter which is poor, but after a rebuild with updated seals its rather ok. The rest of the box ain't actually that bad.
I think for BMWs and 230bhp cars it's ok!
I've heard that the box is actually pretty good, the only issue is the torque converter which is poor, but after a rebuild with updated seals its rather ok. The rest of the box ain't actually that bad.
I think for BMWs and 230bhp cars it's ok!
Thats good to hear. I'm interested in my invoice though. I had been very busy with work so didin't take much notice and just paid the bill.
When I originally called I was quoted £125 + vat for the rebuild + carriage. He said he would throw in the seal for free.
So I'm not 100% sure how its got to £175! Carriage can't be more than £12. I paid £6 via APC 24hour to get it there!
Vanmatic quoted me £95+vat for the rebuild but seeing as Sussex had good reviews I went for them anyway.
When I originally called I was quoted £125 + vat for the rebuild + carriage. He said he would throw in the seal for free.
So I'm not 100% sure how its got to £175! Carriage can't be more than £12. I paid £6 via APC 24hour to get it there!
Vanmatic quoted me £95+vat for the rebuild but seeing as Sussex had good reviews I went for them anyway.
Speak to Redvictor on here, his trade is gearboxes.
http://redvictor1racing.co.uk/index.php/penn-autos...
He will be able to sort it for you easy.
http://redvictor1racing.co.uk/index.php/penn-autos...
He will be able to sort it for you easy.
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