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Old 05-30-2017, 04:34 PM
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My truck has developed​ the 8l90 tc shudder. Since my warranty is toast with the blower might as well upgrade right? I asked circle d and they make a 265mm that should stall stockish, but have a nice strong lockup clutch. Think I'm putting the cart before the horse if I install that tc and don't open up the trans? Does anyone know if there is enough tuning capability to compensate for that tc?
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id try warrenty first. The TC shudder was a recall. I had mine replaced at 3k miles
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I debated that, but then I couldn't decide if I should be upfront with the blower or play dumb.
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I debated that, but then I couldn't decide if I should be upfront with the blower or play dumb.
There's is no recall on converters. You can have it fixed with a 3 stage flush and filter change. They should cover it under warranty. They know they have a issue w them.
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Originally Posted by EDawg
There's is no recall on converters. You can have it fixed with a 3 stage flush and filter change. They should cover it under warranty. They know they have a issue w them.
They didn't that exact procedure and knew all about it and it worked! Unfortunately it wasn't warranty work because of the blower...
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Originally Posted by EDawg
There's is no recall on converters. You can have it fixed with a 3 stage flush and filter change. They should cover it under warranty. They know they have a issue w them.
Ok dumb question, how do you get them to do the flush? They are denying there is a problem with my truck
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Had a tech ride along today, so he could experience the shaking. You can hear the chatter and sort of see the vibration, tach needle is jumping around.

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