Torque Converter Leak Points

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Fig 1: Cutaway View Of Torque Converter

Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC

1 - TURBINE ASSEMBLY	5 - IMPELLER ASSEMBLY
2 - STATOR	6 - CONVERTER CLUTCH PISTON
3 - CONVERTER HUB	7 - TURBINE HUB
4 - O-RING

Possible sources of converter leaks are:

Leaks at the weld joint around the outside diameter weld. Refer to Fig 1.
Leaks at the converter hub weld. Refer to Fig 1.

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