- Replace the torque converter if any of the following conditions
exist:
| • | Metal particles found after flushing the cooler and the cooler
pipes | 
| • | External leaks in the hub weld area | 
| • | Converter pilot cup damage or poor fit in the crankshaft | 
| • | Converter hub damage or scoring | 
| • | Engine coolant contamination | 
- Do not replace the torque converter if the following conditions
exist:
| • | The fluid has an odor or is discolored, but with no metal particles | 
| • | Converter bolt thread damage. Refer to Thread Repair in Engine
Mechanical for standard thread repair procedures. |