Torque Converter Leak Points

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 RAM Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Cut Away View Of Torque Converter

Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC

1 - LOCK - UP DAMPER	5 - TURBINE RUNNER
2 - CONVERTER FRONT COVER	6 - STATOR
3 - LOCK - UP PISTON	7 - ONE - WAY CLUTCH
4 - PUMP IMPELLER

Possible sources of converter leaks are:

Leaks at the weld joint around the outside diameter weld.
Leaks at the converter hub weld.

In most cases, a torque converter which is wet from transmission fluid indicates a leak at one of these areas.