Torque converter failing... - Page 5

02x592 · #41 02-11-2012, 12:41 PM

I had planned on doing a transmission flush this week on my day off, now it looks like I'll be dropping it to put a torque converter in so long as I can get the part in time. Monday it's going in to a few transmission shops to confirm the issue before I waste my money and time.

I've learned throughout the years to not just jump the gun, sometimes issues thought to be serious were just something silly.

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fmugur · #42 02-14-2012, 05:29 PM

What's a good place to get a reman TC for a good price?

jgood · #43 02-14-2012, 07:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fmugur

What's a good place to get a reman TC for a good price?

I got mine from a local place called Landis Converters. It was $200 (plus $100 core charge), came with a one year warranty, and was in stock.

fmugur · #44 02-15-2012, 07:21 PM

Around here they charge $700 and I could find it online for $600. Is there a rebuild kit for TC?

RRPhil · #45 02-16-2012, 08:57 AM

Re-manufacturing a 5HP24 torque converter is a specialist job because the lock-up clutch is friction-welded in place with a spring preload on it. Part of the piston hub has to be machined away to release it and then, after renewing the friction plate, the re-manufacturer has to re-weld it back in place while applying the correct level of preload. Not an easy job to get right.

http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-forums/x5-e53-forum/83839-transmission-issues-summary-4.html#post863854

Phil

fmugur · #46 02-16-2012, 11:58 AM

Thanks guys. I will be looking for a good price online I guess. The difference between what I found so far and what jgood paid is quite significant. Are there different ways of manufacturing these TCs to justify the difference in price?

sirshan · #47 12-24-2014, 07:51 AM

Thank goodness I found this post...I have the exact same issue on my 4.6 and was close to biting the bullet on a full tranny rebuild. I think Ill take the same approach - drop pan and check for shavings and if its clean, just go with the TC replacement.

I do have quite a bit of miles...so it may be a full rebuild anyways. Ive been doing searches all over and finally found the right keywords that matched what I feel on my X.

I just dealt withit the last year, but its getting worse...so its time. No codes, nothing.

mam4.6 · #48 12-24-2014, 05:26 PM

Sub'd for your results...

sirshan · #49 12-26-2014, 12:51 AM

Dropping off car on 1/2/15 at a transmission shop.

Got a few quotes from some Indys that are BMW only shops, but figured Id give this shop thats a transmission shop a try as they had some reviews from X5 Owners and had good things to say.

He's going to run some tests on it - see if its just the TC or if its a whole rebuild. Im fine with either...but clearly want the cheaper route out if possible. Ill update shortly after I get it back.

Current Mileage on my Tranny - 160k. First time servicing it EVER. Not bad considering the mileage and issues only happening now.

sirshan · #50 01-09-2015, 09:55 PM

mam4.6 (Since you sub'd).

Heres the results of my trip to the Transmission Shop:

My Tranny has 162k - Original with never getting fluid replaced.

- Fluid Checked. Fluid was full, not low. Was definitely dirty, but no particles.

- Mechanic confirmed my issues with the following - shakes/stutters at low speeds in between gears, shaking when going uphills at slow speeds, jumps in RPM "stepping" as increasing speed around 55mph. Also had a weird drone noise at certain speed/rpm that sounded odd every once in a while.

He said it was internal and recommended a rebuild. After considering my options and reading this post, I have decided to go for the rebuild. It makes the most sense with this many miles and I head out to the mountains quite a bit - so its not going to make sense to take a chance.

Ill have the X back in about 1.5 weeks - Ill report the difference when its back. Its going to set me back 3k. To all the die hards who recommend BMW only remans, Ill take my chances here. This shop has done numerous X5 Rebuilds with good reviews. I cant see spending 7-8k on a reman for this old of a car - heck, 3k is pushing it. But I do love this thing still and might have been missing out on the power it once had due to this tranny issue. As I got used to the weirdness in the tranny, I guess I didnt notice losing the power as much as I should have since Ive been driving like this the past 7 months or so.

...we'll see. If it comes out bad, then its my fault and 3k lost - Thats a gamble Im willing to take. Stay tuned.

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