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torque converter problem

Discussion in 'Wrangler JK (2007-2017)' started by MAT325, May 8, 2017.

  1. May 8, 2017 at 1:21 PM
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    MAT325

    MAT325 [OP] New Member

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    Has anyone had or heard about torque converter problems related to design issue? My 2012 needed a new transmission just three months out of warranty due to torque converter defect (not wear and tear) I learned that the design was changed this year. Jeep Chrysler has completely dismissed my requests for looking into it. I have pictures etc.
     
  2. May 9, 2017 at 7:27 AM
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    chris4x4

    chris4x4 With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine Moderator

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    Welcome! Can you go into more detail of what the issue, and resolution was?
     
  3. May 9, 2017 at 7:52 AM
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    OFFGRID

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    Yep, In my hotrod years I had more than one Torque Converter (TC) trash out on me destroying my tranny. The early 700R4s were known for this as well as being the quickest Automatic tranny of its day. The end result is generally caused by excessive heat. A tight TC creates less heat, but poorer performance, so loosen things up a bit and you get better performance but create more transmission fluid heat which destroys the TC, and when it comes apart all the trash goes into the tranny causing it to fail. The Easiest fix after installing a loose TC is to add the largest tranny fluid cooler you can fit. Isn't 2012 the year they changed to the more powerful 3.6L? This probably had something to do with your TC failure providing they stayed with the same tranny setup, but since it made it through the warranty period and it would not be cost effective for them to warranty every 2012 tranny, I think you're out of luck in getting them to replace it, and they will probably never acknowledge any defective engineering.
     

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