Fix Torque Converter Seal or rebuild the transmission?

[Angry Possum]

I really don't want to spend $2500 rebuiilding my transmission. If I replace the defective part that' is bad (* Torque Converter Seal) the cost would be around $1k. The truck has 138k miles on it. And there's no issue with the transmission at all, except the heavy leak now. What would you guys do,,,, spring for $2500 or $1000?

 

[franklin2]

I would get some friends and a floor jack and pull the transmission out myself and change the seal.

 

[RobbieD]

^^^^ +1

 

[Angry Possum]

I would get some friends and a floor jack and pull the transmission out myself and change the seal.

Would you rebuild the transmission if it's fine, and just the torque converter leak?

 

[alwaysFlOoReD]

The leak.

 

[Angry Possum]

Do transmissions if driven normally, last a long time on an older Ranger like mine. My next question.

 

[2011Supercab]

Do transmissions if driven normally, last a long time on an older Ranger like mine. My next question.

Guessing the one in your truck is 30 years old, Not sure what your definition a long time is, but 30 years is pretty close to it.

 

[Blmpkn]

Do transmissions if driven normally, last a long time on an older Ranger like mine. My next question.

If that transmission hasn't been beat on, it's not even at its mid-life crisis yet.

 

[Angry Possum]

I found a mechanic that's replacing all the seals, gaskets and filter for $800.

 

[Angry Possum]

If that transmission hasn't been beat on, it's not even at its mid-life crisis yet.

It hasn't been beat on. It's a Pennsylvania title, and I'm the 2nd owner.

 

[franklin2]

I found a mechanic that's replacing all the seals, gaskets and filter for $800.

There you go. If you don't think you can do it yourself. I think you will be ok if he guarantee's his work. Don't pay him to replace the transmission seals. Tell him I am paying you to fix the transmission leaks. If it still leaks, he needs to fix it again.

 

[Angry Possum]

I got my Ranger back yeaterday, no leaks and it's running excellent so far.