On 11/11/04 6:50 AM, "kevin obrien" <kevindobrien@YAHOO.COM> wrote: > Hello All: > > I recently had my Auto Trans pulled from my 90 Carat > and had the Torque Converter Seal replaced (for the > second time in a year and a half) The mechanic found > the seal to be very brittle...you can snap little > pieces off the inside diameter easily. He said he > doesn't think it's from excessive heat...everything > about the trans and converter looks fine. The seal is > onlyt about a year old (replaced by a different > mechanic)...anyone ever encounter this before? > > Cheers! > Kevin > Depending on the material the seal is made out of, it may have been a case of shelf rot. I have seen many rubber parts become dry and brittle after years of sitting on shelves. That is one reason I am leery of old stuff found on shelves. Properly stored rubber lasts forever but not if improperly stored. •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• jimt Planned insanity is best. Remember that sanity is optional. http://www.tactical-bus.info (tech info) http://www.westydriver.com |
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