torque converter question
 

Torque converter is making a noise on f22b1. Just the whirling sound, and trans doesnt want to shift. Found a salvage that will let me get one if i pull it for $30. New is $200. Labors not a concern i have the skill and extra car and time. My question is any test i should do on the salvaged to try and get a good one? Will it wiggle while still on input shaft? Can i spin it and hear sounds? Any input please!!!! Ill dump the fluid and look for metal, but is there anything that gives me better odds than a coin toss?

I don't know of any test, just my experience checking out junkyard transmissions. Find one with fairly light colored fluid is my only recommendation. They rarely fail so odds are you'll get a good one. When it's seated properly on the input shaft the torque converter is not all that easy to turn so I don't think you'll get any significant spin out of it. There's a couple of splined shafts that it engages and I'm guessing one of them runs a pump.

Good luck.

eBay is halfway between junkyard and new. You know it works but its used.

You can also try your luck and return the part if its bad. Most places have a return policy.

Got the t c, trans not to bad to pull. Didn't have the axle nut socket, what is it 35mm, so i pulled the knucles and halfshats together. Took me an hour once i found the car and had my tools. Hope this tells me if i can justifiy a remanufacture, about $900 after shipping one year parts warranty. Don't wanna just throw money for no reason.

BTW, should be 36mm for the axel nut