Torque Converter Leakage

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Fig 1: Converter Leak Points - Typical

Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

1 - OUTSIDE DIAMETER WELD

2 - TORQUE CONVERTER HUB WELD

3 - STARTER RING GEAR

4 - LUG

Possible sources of torque converter leakage are:

Torque converter weld leaks at the outside diameter weld (1). See Fig 1.
Torque converter hub weld (2).