Post by: Pete112288 on December 25, 2018, 10:46:34 PM
Bad timing here. Out of the 3 vehicles we have the only one running right now is my beat up old Ranger.
Post by: HntnFsh on December 26, 2018, 05:52:49 AM
Post by: HntnFsh on December 26, 2018, 05:57:39 AM
Post by: Dhoey07 on December 26, 2018, 06:41:25 AM
So I normally take care of regular repairs and everything with our vehicles but I am pretty sure the torque converter is going out in my wife's 2003 Dodge Neon. And I think its a little beyond my mechanical know-how & abilities. I can hear like a rattling/knocking noise and it goes faster as RPMs go up. From above and below I can hear it and can tell its coming from right around where the bell housing of the tranny connects to the motor. Does anyone have experience with this? What kind of work goes into replacing it? Or what I should expect as a general cost to have it done?
Bad timing here. Out of the 3 vehicles we have the only one running right now is my beat up old Ranger.
Any other symptoms? I would think that if your torque converter was having issues that you would feel some slipping or funny shifts. Have you checked the tranny fluid?
Post by: pcal on December 26, 2018, 07:03:43 AM
Post by: jackelope on December 26, 2018, 07:35:22 AM
Everyone who drives should have an OBDll and use it when problems arise.You might not have the mechanical skills or tools to repair a problem but you will have some knowledge to start a search to solve it.Do you have a check engine light or any flashing code light on shutdown?You could count the flashes to research online what is the code telling you if its got them.Craigslist has lots of mobile mechanics listed that will come to your residence for reasonable prices.If it were the torque converter it could run you more than the car is worth because the transmission would have to come out.The cost for the part is less than $200 for a new one or half that for a remanufactured one but the labor is the killer.Go on youtube as I just did and watch a few videos on the dodge neon torque convert change out.Its a 7 part video which means I didn't watch them all,lol. Good luck and Happy New Year.
A scan tool won't do squat for a rattling noise.
I agree with the above. A rattle could be a couple things from that area. I'd wonder if you have a cat converter rattling or worst case a broken flex plate(fly wheel). I don't think I'd worry about the torque converter.
Post by: Sandberm on December 26, 2018, 07:45:17 AM
Post by: HntnFsh on December 26, 2018, 07:52:23 AM
Post by: Magnum_Willys on December 26, 2018, 07:52:44 AM
Don't know if that has any type of plug or cover you can take off to look and see if you have any loose bolts or anything, but may be worth a look.:yeah: loose torque converter bolts would be my first guess
Post by: timberghost72 on December 26, 2018, 07:55:36 AM
Post by: jackelope on December 26, 2018, 07:57:11 AM
Sounds like a rod knock :twocents:
Could be that too.
Does it happen in neutral? Only in gear?
Post by: Magnum_Willys on December 26, 2018, 09:39:42 AM
Post by: HntnFsh on December 26, 2018, 10:04:38 AM
Post by: Pete112288 on December 27, 2018, 02:00:04 AM
There have been no codes or check engine lights or anything like that.
It does happen in neutral, park, & in gear.
I have noticed once or twice on occasion with no apparent pattern, that it will shift a little hard and shift later at higher RPMs than normal.
Post by: Dhoey07 on December 27, 2018, 06:45:34 AM
Sorry for the delay in responding. Thanks for the tips so far.
There have been no codes or check engine lights or anything like that.
It does happen in neutral, park, & in gear.
I have noticed once or twice on occasion with no apparent pattern, that it will shift a little hard and shift later at higher RPMs than normal.
Before you do anything crazy, I'd drain and fill the tranny. Change the spin on filter if it has one. Inspect the fluid, see if it looks or smells burnt, and looks around for metal shavings.
Post by: coachcw on January 09, 2019, 06:04:58 PM
Post by: Pete112288 on January 09, 2019, 10:00:40 PM