swapping the torque converter
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I would like to find out if the torque converter from a 92LS can be swapped with a 93LS. are the transmissions the same in both years ? more over how much labor is involved in doing so ? I have access to a 92LS and want to get the torque converter out of that one due to the vibration/shrudder that I experience around 40mph or so. The solution has been pointed out to be the torque converter and therefore I want to try that option.
I can have a private mech. do the labor but he's not so familiar with lexus and therefore I want to do my homework befure induldging in this task.
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I can have a private mech. do the labor but he's not so familiar with lexus and therefore I want to do my homework befure induldging in this task.
thnx.
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Lots of other owners with shudddering issues found the problem disappeared once they replaced the ATF. You may have already tried this but I thought I'd mention this just in case you haven't.
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I had the ATF replaced at the dealer, the problem was fine for a couple of weeks but came back. They only did a fluid change and not a flush. Does it have to be a flush ?
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The shudder that I had in my 93 LS 400 disappeared when I had the transmission fluid drained and refilled. I did not have it flushed.
That was about 2-3 years ago. The shudder never returned.
I would try a series of drains and refills (or a full flush). Make sure the right fluid is used. My 93 LS called for Toyota Type II, which is no longer available. Toyota Type IV is its replacement. I don't know what fluid was specified for the 92 LS.
That was about 2-3 years ago. The shudder never returned.
I would try a series of drains and refills (or a full flush). Make sure the right fluid is used. My 93 LS called for Toyota Type II, which is no longer available. Toyota Type IV is its replacement. I don't know what fluid was specified for the 92 LS.
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