aluminum in oil

[squeeze87]

I was changing my trans fluid recently when I noticed a lot of tiny aluminum flakes in the oil. They are so small it almost looks like silver paint! I have had one person tell me that it's from the converter stator (restalled d5). Before I make a phone call tommorow, I'd like someone elses opinion please. thanks.

 

[Joe 1320]

Last time I had a converter going south it looked exactly like what you describe. Almost like the metallic used in a paint job.

 

[MeanBuicks]

Yep,

converter's goin' south.

 

[WE4]

I vote yea on converter too.

 

[squeeze87]

Thanks guys, this converter is only 5 months old and has less than 200 miles on it so lets see what the vendor says today!

 

[squeeze87]

Ok, now that my trans is full of aluminum, what are the chances the clutches/band will survive? Will they be ruined by the particles of aluminum? I'm sure when I inspect the band. I'll see it impregnated with metal. The oil is just full of copper/silver metal flake!

 

[WE4]

Hrmmm

It is not mine , is it?

If so , warranty is up, heheheh.

 

[squeeze87]

No, its from Mike K and it has a 1 yr 12,000 mile warranty so he's taking care of it. I'm just concerned about the metal in my clutches and band right now.