I have a 700R4 that seems to be knocking. When I start my truck I hear a
light knocking sound from the area of the torque converter. The noise is
there all of the time no matter what gear the transmission is in When
shifting from park to reverse the noise stops for about one second but that
is all. The noise does not get any louder when you rev the motor, however it
does get faster as the RPMs increase. With the truck on a rack you can hear
the noise coming from the torque converter. I have unbolted the torque
converter from the flywheel and then started the motor. There is no noise
with the torque converter unbolted from the flywheel. I have looked at the
flywheel and it does not seem to be cracked. Does anyone have any
information on this knocking sound?
Thanks, Wayne
BACKNCARDR - 26 Oct 2004 22:09 GMT
>Subject: 700R4 Knocking?
>From: "Jason S" jwks247@excite.com
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> Thanks, Wayne
Wayne,
If yer certain the torque convertor bolts were snugged down before you removed
them-then suspect the torque convertor itself. In my experience the knocking
comes from loose torque convertor bolts or a busted flexplate hub where it
bolts to the crankshaft flange. You might try pushing the convertor back into
the trans as far as it will go and take a strong light and try to detect any
cracking around that hub.
Respectfully submitted,
Loren Knighton
Woodland, CA.
Under the hood since 1964
Member TRNI IATN
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Jason S - 27 Oct 2004 00:29 GMT
Thank you for your reply. I failed to mention in my post that I have already
removed the transmission and have given the flywheel/flexplate a good
inspection and do not see any cracks in it. All of the flywheel and torque
converter bolts were very tight.
Thanks, Wayne