TRNW-2: 10r80 torque converter stator loose

[Tod Chretien]

Thank you for posting this Dan! We just had issues with one. Fresh 
rebuild with dealer torque converter and valve body. No lockup. P0741 
and P1744.


We must have got lucky installing the 2nd converter. LOL


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Best Regards,
Tod Chretien
TRNW inc.
https://www.trnw.net


On 4/17/2025 12:30 PM, Dan Hogan via trnw2 wrote:
> Chris,
>
> This is normal and you need to install the torque converter like a 
> 6T70 with the bellhousing facing the ceiling to avoid damaging seals.  
> Do not install the converter the old-fashioned way. It's not the same.
>
>
> Precision places a plastic plug inside to keep the stator from banging 
> around prior to installation.  Sounds like transtar doesn't use a cap 
> to secure?
>
> ---
>
>
> Dan Hogan
>
> Buster's Transmission Service
>
> https://busterstransmission.com <https://busterstransmission.com>
>
> 704.847.5321
>
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> *From:* trnw2-bounces at trnw.net <trnw2-bounces at trnw.net> on behalf of 
> Chris and Cathy Kershaw via trnw2 <trnw2 at trnw.net>
> *Sent:* Thursday, April 17, 2025 1:33 PM
> *To:* Technical Discussion Forum <trnw2 at trnw.net>
> *Subject:* TRNW-2: 10r80 torque converter stator loose
> Group, we’ve installed dozens of recon 10r converters. In the past few 
> months had 3 of these recon 10r80 converters where the stator falls 
> side to side. Not just a little loose but falls so far off center the 
> only way to install the converter would be bellhousing up.
>
> My salesman is replacing them so far but the plant is telling him this 
> is normal, no problem found. I haven’t seen an original converter with 
> near this much play in the stator. What are you guys seeing ? I have a 
> video and pictures if anyone wants to see i can send it directly to 
> you, the mailer kicked it back.
>
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