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Re: torque converter shudder

Postby 2012z71 » Feb 03 2012, 3:10am

glad you got her fixed.
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Re: torque converter shudder

Postby WingNut » Feb 03 2012, 3:22am

thaforce wrote:An update on the status of my "shudder". I had not owned the truck very long when I first noticed the symptoms. The problem ended up not being with the transmission or torque converter at all. I was having a misfire issue, but not severe enough to throw an engine code. I did a basic tune up to the vehicle, new plugs, wires, air filter, fuel filter ect. and the problem is gone. I would have definitely lost a bet on the solution to the problem, but read of others having a similar issue. I figured for no more than a tune up cost, it would be my first step to troubleshoot the problem. There ended up being 2 plugs that were pretty loose and one wire that looked good, but fell apart in my hands when I went to replace it.

Since the tune up the Silverado hasn't missed a beat and no longer seems to bog down on the hills at highway speeds.

Been following your thread. I have almost the same syptoms as you describe. I'm about to change the plugs in my truck and will let you know if that's the fix.
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Re: torque converter shudder

Postby ASTE25 » Feb 03 2012, 3:28am

Wingnut, be sure to look really close at the boots on your coils. It is pretty common for them to deteriorate and allow the spark to jump to ground and not fire the plug. You should see some white areas on the boot if it is in fact arcing through it.
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Re: torque converter shudder

Postby WingNut » Feb 03 2012, 3:30am

Will do, thanks Jordan!
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Re: torque converter shudder

Postby silverado00 » Apr 29 2013, 6:24pm

I know I damaged my torque converter and that messed up my transmission at about 130,000 miles in my 2000 silverado 5.3L but I was a 16 year old kid in highschool, burnouts were fun. Definitely what I worry about now with my 2005 silverado Z71 but Its a way different truck then the other.
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