Assuming that it is a loose torque converter bolt , :

• How long can it be driven "safely" ? ( I realize it is a crap shoot.)
  
• How hard is it to get to them ?
  
• And, are there any tricks I should be aware of ?

I found a picture of the inspection cover - see Looks tiny to me !


Think this has anything to do with me having a 2800 stall ?


Thanks !


Britt

 

This morning on the way in, I gunned it a couple of times at 70.

The car would kick down, and then promptly start banging the rev limiter.

I first I thought that it might be spinning, but not at 70 on the concrete - even though it was raining.



Britt

 

if your trans just started hitting the rev limiter and did not do it before most likely you have overheated your trans a couple times to many with the 2800 stall. do you have a trans cooler? who did the install of the stall converter?

 

That picture you have may not be correct. All the 4l60e's I've dealt with do not have a removable bellhousing. The flywheel cover is much larger and is held on by 4 or 6 bolts. Once you get the flywheel cover off, its pretty easy to check your bolts. You will have to rotate the engine somehow (try a big screwdriver, and bumping it over real quick. All said and done it should take about 15 minutes, its a pretty easy thing to do.


Also, next time you have car problems, especially ones concerning loose drivetrain components....... DON'T "GUN IT"

 

There is an aftermarket cooler plumbed in series w/ the factory radiator unit - the stall was put in by an individual who was well respected in our local area.

I do not know how long this has been going on - I just noticed the noise yesterday.

The fluid was clean looking last time I checked - I looked again just then, and it looks OK , and does not smell burnt.

 

Probably good advice, but this thing has been pissing me off lately , and it is just one more problem that I don't need.

If the tranny is shot, that may actually be a good thing as I have an extended aftermarket warranty.