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Where is the best place to buy a remanufactured torque convertor for a 1996 850 turbo? Not necessarily looking for the cheapest rebuild, but one that has a good reputation.
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I’ve got one from a decent 1998 if you are interested used
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abscate wrote: 04 Feb 2021, 18:56 I’ve got one from a decent 1998 if you are interested used
I've got a used one in my parts car that I could pull from but I'm trying to avoid future problems from unknown history. I thought about pulling mine out and sending off to be remanufactured. Anyone know of any good remanufacturers?
Scarlett: 1996 850 Turbo Wagon in Reagent Red Pearl ~210K mi
Norman: 2012 F150 XLT Crew Cab in Oxford White ~110K mi
Ember: 2005 XC90 2.5T FWD in Ruby Red Metallic ~83K mi *Newest addition to the fleet*
Ruby: 1997 850 Turbo Wagon in Reagent Red Pearl - parts car
Rose: 2020 Ram 1500 in Delmonico Red Pearl - SWMBO's Vehicle

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Post by erikv11 »

I've not heard of them going bad FWIW, so a used one may be ok. But back on topic: sorry, don't know of a source.
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ZionXIX wrote: 04 Feb 2021, 19:23
abscate wrote: 04 Feb 2021, 18:56 I’ve got one from a decent 1998 if you are interested used
I've got a used one in my parts car that I could pull from but I'm trying to avoid future problems from unknown history. I thought about pulling mine out and sending off to be remanufactured. Anyone know of any good remanufacturers?

These guys seem pretty focused on task

https://www.floridatorqueconverters.com/

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Try a drain and fill 3x first though
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abscate wrote: 05 Feb 2021, 04:01
ZionXIX wrote: 04 Feb 2021, 19:23
abscate wrote: 04 Feb 2021, 18:56 I’ve got one from a decent 1998 if you are interested used
I've got a used one in my parts car that I could pull from but I'm trying to avoid future problems from unknown history. I thought about pulling mine out and sending off to be remanufactured. Anyone know of any good remanufacturers?

These guys seem pretty focused on task

https://www.floridatorqueconverters.com/

#Insert < std.financial.disclaimers.h>

Try a drain and fill 3x first though

I did a complete fluid exchange yesterday through the output hose and the difference after 1 day has been phenomenal.
Scarlett: 1996 850 Turbo Wagon in Reagent Red Pearl ~210K mi
Norman: 2012 F150 XLT Crew Cab in Oxford White ~110K mi
Ember: 2005 XC90 2.5T FWD in Ruby Red Metallic ~83K mi *Newest addition to the fleet*
Ruby: 1997 850 Turbo Wagon in Reagent Red Pearl - parts car
Rose: 2020 Ram 1500 in Delmonico Red Pearl - SWMBO's Vehicle

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You might try L and B in Rustburg, VA. I know they rebuild later model transmissions, one of the few that do.

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Post by Oro »

Right, unless the thing is polluted with burned friction material, or has burned itself, they don't really go bad.

But if needed, I can also recommend Florida Torque Converter. I used them several years ago on a GM transmission rebuild I did. There is a similar place in LA but I can't recall the name right now. Dayco in Dayton is also a big rebuilder of torque converters.

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