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Title: torque converter
Post by: Raymienets on 27 October 2010, 23:39:43
When driving I feel as if my clutch is slipping on my 2.2 cd auto. having read that it is a torque converter could this be the problem. Not very clued up on this field. cheers in advance
Title: Re: torque converter
Post by: mrgreen on 27 October 2010, 23:49:24
usually the bands check what colour the autobox oil is, another good test is hold foot on brake and in drive give a quick rev the car should either stall or struggle not to if this doesn't happen usually the bands are getting a bit thin, do you feel this in every gear?
Title: Re: torque converter
Post by: Raymienets on 28 October 2010, 00:00:15
Could it possibly need an gearbox oil change?
Title: Re: torque converter
Post by: Kneepad on 28 October 2010, 01:13:07


Or even just a top up?
Title: Re: torque converter
Post by: Diamond Black Geezer on 28 October 2010, 01:32:44
Yep, Ive heard that. too.
Title: Re: torque converter
Post by: dbug on 28 October 2010, 02:10:51
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When driving I feel as if my clutch is slipping on my 2.2 cd auto. having read that it is a torque converter could this be the problem. Not very clued up on this field. cheers in advance

First off mate check ATF level in gearbox and top up as necessary.
Next check ATF is clean (red) and not burnt - if it is change it and clean/replce filter.
Then worry about wear in box.
Title: Re: torque converter
Post by: aaronjb on 28 October 2010, 10:20:19
Actually, first up.. what do you mean by 'feel the clutch is slipping'?

Are you used to driving a manual car where there's a 1:1 relationship between change in engine speed and change in road speed? (Yes yes, I know it's not 1:1, but it is a fixed ratio in every gear)

If so then are you sure what you're thinking is 'clutch slip' isn't just how a torque convertor works (engine speed will rise & fall independently of road speed)?


Forgive me if I'm teaching you to suck eggs, so to speak.. but it's worth checking before you think there's something very wrong with your car!
Title: Re: torque converter
Post by: Raymienets on 28 October 2010, 10:58:10
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When driving I feel as if my clutch is slipping on my 2.2 cd auto. having read that it is a torque converter could this be the problem. Not very clued up on this field. cheers in advance

First off mate check ATF level in gearbox and top up as necessary.
Next check ATF is clean (red) and not burnt - if it is change it and clean/replce filter.
Then worry about wear in box.[/quote

Is there a how to on changing it? or is it straight forward
Title: Re: torque converter
Post by: Raymienets on 28 October 2010, 11:02:07
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Actually, first up.. what do you mean by 'feel the clutch is slipping'?

Are you used to driving a manual car where there's a 1:1 relationship between change in engine speed and change in road speed? (Yes yes, I know it's not 1:1, but it is a fixed ratio in every gear)

If so then are you sure what you're thinking is 'clutch slip' isn't just how a torque convertor works (engine speed will rise & fall independently of road speed)?


Forgive me if I'm teaching you to suck eggs, so to speak.. but it's worth checking before you think there's something very wrong with your car!


Not 100% thats what it is. but having driving my Miggy everyday for about 2 years and you know when its not right. When I had an old car and the clutch was slipping before packing in al together. Well thats what it feels like. But as I said not 100% sure.
Title: Re: torque converter
Post by: Omega_Dan on 28 October 2010, 15:27:14
Rather than start a new thread where is the ATF top up located so i can check also :y
Title: Re: torque converter
Post by: dbug on 28 October 2010, 15:43:36
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Rather than start a new thread where is the ATF top up located so i can check also :y

Under car drivers side, on side of g/box sump - 13mm level/top up plug.  Howto on here. ;)
Title: Re: torque converter
Post by: Omega_Dan on 28 October 2010, 15:45:33
Cheers! :y i was looking for a guide but couldnt see one.
Title: Re: torque converter
Post by: Welung666 on 28 October 2010, 16:07:32
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Cheers! :y i was looking for a guide but couldnt see one.

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1152783586

:y
Title: Re: torque converter
Post by: Raymienets on 28 October 2010, 16:08:01
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Rather than start a new thread where is the ATF top up located so i can check also :y

Under car drivers side, on side of g/box sump - 13mm level/top up plug.  Howto on here. ;)


Presume I could syphon out the oil and replace without having to strip off the sump. Would that work?
Title: Re: torque converter
Post by: Omega_Dan on 28 October 2010, 16:09:02
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Cheers! :y i was looking for a guide but couldnt see one.

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1152783586

:y

Cheers lee :y
Title: Re: torque converter
Post by: Welung666 on 28 October 2010, 16:13:51
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Rather than start a new thread where is the ATF top up located so i can check also :y

Under car drivers side, on side of g/box sump - 13mm level/top up plug.  Howto on here. ;)


Presume I could syphon out the oil and replace without having to strip off the sump. Would that work?

Get it warm, get it high enough and level, switch off and remove the plug. When it stops flowing there is only a pint or so in the sump :y
Title: Re: torque converter
Post by: Omega_Dan on 28 October 2010, 16:16:32
How any litre's ATF does it take? :)
Title: Re: torque converter
Post by: Welung666 on 28 October 2010, 16:42:50
The whole system holds around 9 litres but the torque converter will hold onto about half of that. The most I've ever put back into an auto is just under 6 litres :y
Title: Re: torque converter
Post by: Omega_Dan on 29 October 2010, 07:53:28
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The whole system holds around 9 litres but the torque converter will hold onto about half of that. The most I've ever put back into an auto is just under 6 litres :y


Cheers mate. going to get under and have a look the weekend :y