i have done that before years ago from launching my 77 camaro cracked into the case also and dumped fluid everywhere

 

againt everyone telling me not too..... i TIG welded it today. took me 4 hours to do but i think it loks great and i measured everything up and its A-ok... posting pics of it soon! thanks fellas

 

A few things can cause the case to crack like that. Were all your torque converter bolts tight? Was your transmission mount in good condition?

Frank

 

mounts were good as new...and the torque converter bolts were a *itch to get loose... check out these TIG'ing skills

 

anyone think i should get a new torque converter while i have my trans out now? what kind? im looking to spend around 300 but will spend more to get a nicer working one

 

I have seen them break like that from hooking up hard when not using subframe connectors.Is this a T top car? The bodys on f-bods will twist and t top cars get really out of shape. Yes you will need a new convertor as yours you can bet is damaged. Steven

 

you think ill be alright with a torque flush? i know a guy that will flush it for $20... yes its a T-top car...but I really dont think Ive caused it from hooking up. I dont beat on the car ALL the time, and my t-tops fit perfect

 

You can't truly flush a converter, only pour fluid in and let it drain back ou.

 

you can with a convertor flush machine

 

Elaborate?

 

yeah he has a machine

 

When the bellhousing broke you put alot of stress on your stator input on the convertor yours is most likely a doorstop now.........GET A NEW ONE OR have yours rebuilt. Steven

 

you can have your torque converter rebuilt?!?!? this is news to me...

 

yes, you can, they put it in a special lathe that cuts the weld seam, then they can replace anything inside(as needed), this is when you can get it restalled as well, then they weld the seam back up

 

somehow i think its going to be cheaper just to buy a new one but i learned something new! haha thanks