Just went through all of the posts regarding this issue and ironically my symptoms are the REVERSE of the usual. My trans is slipping in the forward gears , but not as bad in reverse. Fluid was fine but a bit dirty. Car is a 2002 with 80,000 on it and now it looks like a big bill is on it's way. I have read I could try to do the fluid and filter and somewhat buy some time. Curious to know if I just have to do the converter or the whole trans? Also if someone could give me a part number for the converter with the upgraded seal? Love how this stuff happens 2 days before xmas.

MERRY XMAS ALL!
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Nobody?

Car has been at the trans shop for a few days, Shop says some sort of piston in trans is toast. Anybody ever deal with this? He says torque converter is fine.????????

 

well!i guess u be like me just rebuild my tran for 3,500. they have to rebuild the whole thing anyway good luck,i stage 2 now and i dont have no problem with mine but if u going to rebuild it go with the tc 517