Destroyed Flex Plate /Ring Gear on GU auto

[NissanGQ4.2]

I agree with Twisty re price, and I would only go a reconditioned one.... not sure what the difference between the GU and GQ torque convertor is but the cost for my GQ reco TC was just under $400 exchange.

If your gearbox hasn't been sent anywhere yet I would be taking it to Wholesale Automatic Transmissions in VIC, they were a big help when I had to rebuild my GQ Auto box and they seem to know there stuff

Cheers

Todd

[twisty]

I would be taking it to Wholesale Automatic Transmissions in VIC,

x2 ... give 'em a call and ask some questions.

[04OFF]

That damage could have been caused by Converter "ballooning", basicly, this is when the Torque Converter can expand too much under load, the constant expansion and contracting over time, can lead to fractures on the flex plate, the end result (and the first you know about it) is this sort of catastrophic faliure, Crankshaft Thrust Bearings can also be damaged by the same problem.

And as the others suggest, best advice will be from "Auto" experts, not just mechanics

[Nixon]

You are all on the money. The TC has been sent to auto trans specialist in Adelaide to machine damaged knob on the end that fits into flex plate. Currently awaiting new flex plate to be sent to him in order to size correctly. Trans has stayed in workshop assuming that is ok. Hopefully costs will be limited to the new flex plate and remachining end of TC.

[Nixon]

Hi Todd, The company that is looking at my Torque Convertor is All State Auto Transmissions in Adelaide. Looks as if they will only be remachining the knob that fits into the new flex plate ; so hopefully the $$ damage wont be as first thought. (fingers crossed)

[NissanGQ4.2]

Keep as posted on the outcome

Cheers

Todd