How to Replace a Torque Converter Seal | 1995 Ford F150

[@bdwren]

My 94 Flareside 4x4 needs 1 of those, fun, fun removing all that.

[@TheMinuteMasters]

You’ll have two more steps than the 2wd. That’s removing the front driveshaft in the transfer case.

[@bdwren]

@@TheMinuteMasters And dealing with the Heavy E40D and Transfer Case

[@TheMinuteMasters]

@@bdwren Ah! That too!

[@seanmullin9655]

well explained and shown. thank you very much.

[@TheMinuteMasters]

Thanks man!🤙

[@terrybaptist795]

Great how to video stevie.

[@TheMinuteMasters]

Thanks Terry! I appreciate it!🤙

[@borderlineiq]

I can't believe you threw that at us!

[@TheMinuteMasters]

🤷‍♂️ lol

[@JohnDoe-hx1wx]

My eye 👁️!

[@dewholdingsllc1050]

Isn’t there a large o-ring and flat surface gasket around the pump that also shrinks and leaks with age? Did you replace the o-ring? Experience says reseal everything with new once you have transmission out. My 2 cents.

[@TheMinuteMasters]

You are correct. I didn’t change the gasket between the pump and the bell housing because I didn’t want to get that far into this repair. I also didn’t think it was leaking. This transmission needs to be rebuilt anyway.

[@krystoffersprague6100]

Thanks for the video, appreciate the info. Have you pulled it for a rebuild and if so have you done a video on that process?

[@TheMinuteMasters]

I did a rebuild years and ago and filmed a two part series. It does to cover every little detail but it will get you through certain parts.

[@mikehart1513]

I hope the bushing in the front is good because if not it will take out the new seal as well.... But they may have fixed that design flaw by then.

[@TheMinuteMasters]

The bushing should be good. I didn’t see anything out of place when I pulled the seal.

[@ramonolmeda2280]

Should always check fitment of seal to torque converter for proper fitment

[@TheMinuteMasters]

How do you do that?

[@ramonolmeda2280]

@TheMinuteMasters well I did a converter once didn't check how the seal wood fit the torque converter after all the work I did on it when I started the car had a massive leak after redoing everything turns out they sold me the wrong seal ever since that incident when ever I have to replace this particular seal I first check seal to torque for proper fitment before install never had that issue ever again

[@TheMinuteMasters]

@@ramonolmeda2280 gotcha. That makes sense I always replace like for like.

[@90milla]

great work, might last a week!

[@TheMinuteMasters]

What might last a week? The TC?

[@thesishelp1064]

When transmission pukes fluid ,,, I think the seal don’t stop to actually. I just change the pump and the torque

[@TheMinuteMasters]

Thanks for the tip. As far as I could tell, the puking has stopped. So the seal definitely did the trick.

[@estebangomez805]

Awesome

[@charlesr3389]

It looks like you have the channel side of the seal facing away from the transmission? I'm not a transmission expert, but I usually see the seal channel pointed toward the transmission.

[@TheMinuteMasters]

I’m not an transmission expert either but that’s how these seals are installed. When I’m doubt, match existing.🤙

[@tynelson7945]

Is the rtv on the seal absolutely necessary? TIA

[@TheMinuteMasters]

I believe the install manual recommended it.

[@Alkaline198]

i notice the notches on the bushing are side-to-side. in the manual they are picture up-and-down.. do you know if that matters?

[@TheMinuteMasters]

Good observation. I’m not sure if those notches mean anything.

[@Alkaline198]

Did you put the bushing in or was that stock?

[@borderlineiq]

"Finished look"? is there going to be a nano-cam in there monitoring when running? Amazing. ;)

[@TheMinuteMasters]

I know right! Lol I guess that’s the craftsman in me.

[@backyardgarage5505]

Most of the time it's the bushing behind the seal is what's causing the leak I have figured out the hard way to replace them both and not just the seal

[@TheMinuteMasters]

I’ve heard that too. In my case, this seal was the culprit.

[@Bruh-lr6uk]

Would this be the same process on a th350?

[@TheMinuteMasters]

I’m not sure what transmission that is, but I think they’re all similarly built

[@olds260]

How bad was it leakin?... Was it comin out like a waterfall?... Mine is leakin pretty bad when i turn on my truck

[@TheMinuteMasters]

It would leak a good couple of ounces once I would park and truck and turn it off.

[@Oliver-zk5tn]

With that leaking Will your truck go forward

[@TheMinuteMasters]

If you leak enough fluid, your transmission won’t function properly. However, just having a slow leak won’t cause issues.

[@chkeightzerofive]

What is the cost for some work like that ? I. Saving on a el camino chevy

[@TheMinuteMasters]

If you were looking to replace the torque converter seal shop may charge you between $700 and $1000. If you do it yourself, it’s just the cost of the part.👌

[@evangonzales4848]

is this the front or rear seal

[@TheMinuteMasters]

This is the front of the transmission inside the bell housing.

[@evangonzales4848]

@@TheMinuteMasters thank you , im sure this seal is broken or bad on my 08 f150 it basically pissed trans fluid the other day and it didnt want to drive anymore , how much would this repair cost on average if i go to a shop!

[@TheMinuteMasters]

@@evangonzales4848 Hard to say, you essentially have to remove the transmission. I’d ask for a quote. It could be $600-$900.

[@jlotoo850]

@@TheMinuteMasters More like teh 1800-2000 I was just quoted TODAY!!

[@TheMinuteMasters]

@@jlotoo850 You can almost buy a new transmission for that money.

[@user-uq6vh3ps7m]

Its rtv absolutley necessary?

[@TheMinuteMasters]

I believe so. At least that’s what the professional shop used.

[@user-uq6vh3ps7m]

@@TheMinuteMasters i see others used red loctite, rtv sounds like a better option to me

[@user-uq6vh3ps7m]

@@TheMinuteMasters but also wont it block the oil fill hole

[@TheMinuteMasters]

@@user-uq6vh3ps7m I don’t think so. At least my truck hasn’t exhibited that symptom.

[@adamfpv8294]

I hope I don’t have to do this anytime soon… More specifically removing the transmission.

[@TheMinuteMasters]

Hahaha! I hope so too. I’m done for a while. Lol

[@adamfpv8294]

@@TheMinuteMasters have you thought about doing a full restoration/rebuild?

[@TheMinuteMasters]

@@adamfpv8294 Like park my truck and completely disassemble it? I’d love too but I don’t have another vehicle for a DD.

[@adamfpv8294]

@@TheMinuteMasters yes, you’d also need a large sum of money :)

[@TheMinuteMasters]

@@adamfpv8294 This too! Lol

[@xquakexx]

How similar is this on a C6 (78 bronco) transmission?

[@TheMinuteMasters]

Good question! It’s been away since a pulled a C6 but I’m sure it’s similar. If I understand this correctly, the AOD, 40DE, and 4R70w are basically C6 transmissions with overdrive, slightly different gear ratios, and some electronics.