jamesmartin
Well-Known Member
torque converters must be fully fitted up to the box before fitting the box to engine or engine to box your likely to break pump drive in the box otherwise
Justin l322
Active Member
Ok so I may of killed the box is it more them likely I have killed the box or do I have a chance as I will just leave it till I get the cash for a box if this is the case
Justin l322
Active Member
Or can I get a new pump
Justin l322
Active Member
Is the a chance I have not broken it is it worth checking as I need the car asap thanks
Henry_b
Think outside, no box required.
It is worth checking, no use not doing anything..
Justin l322
Active Member
Ok I have just been out and put the snap on diagnostic on it and ther is no gearbox faults so would the pump come up on this
Henry_b
Think outside, no box required.
Justin l322
Active Member
Ok just remembered the last time I run the car up to do the coolant the torque converter was very hot
Justin l322
Active Member
Thanks for you help I will try and get the box out tomorrow
Justin l322
Active Member
Thanks but wean in the car it is showing on the dash that it's in drive but not moving I will check the fuse and I will drop the box on a Jack to be safe any info on pulling 1 out
Justin l322
Active Member
And the car has not left the drive since the new engine was fitted
Justin l322
Active Member
Ok thanks
Justin l322
Active Member
Ok up date box is out and I can not get the torqueconverter of it comes forward abit then stops but I have found a new oil pump and bellhousing for 150 so I have ordered that what's your thought on putting in a new pump and getting the torqueconverter off thanks
My experience is with the ZF boxes fitted to the RRC but a look at LRcat suggests the later ZF on the L322 has much the same TC setup so my 2p's worth.
The ZF torque converters usually have what looks like a tube projecting from the rear centre of the TC into the gearbox itself.
The tube usually has two slots cut on the end that goes furthest into the box.
These slots engage with & drive the fluid pump in the box.
The TC MUST be seated on the box to a set depth to be sure these slots have engaged.
If they aren't it will still all bolt up but will damage the pump.
No pump = no fluid pressure = no drive.
Can't help with yours being apparently stuck - the RRC one just falls off when you remove the box which comes as something of a surprise the first time you take the box off. TCs are very heavy & an utter PITA to refit unless the box is hung vertically.
With a bit of luck Bemble will be along shortly to put us all right!
The ZF torque converters usually have what looks like a tube projecting from the rear centre of the TC into the gearbox itself.
The tube usually has two slots cut on the end that goes furthest into the box.
These slots engage with & drive the fluid pump in the box.
The TC MUST be seated on the box to a set depth to be sure these slots have engaged.
If they aren't it will still all bolt up but will damage the pump.
No pump = no fluid pressure = no drive.
Can't help with yours being apparently stuck - the RRC one just falls off when you remove the box which comes as something of a surprise the first time you take the box off. TCs are very heavy & an utter PITA to refit unless the box is hung vertically.
With a bit of luck Bemble will be along shortly to put us all right!
