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Do I need new torque converter on auto that blew planetary gears?

The new to us Sequoia blew the overdrive. Appears to be a common problem due to a weak needle bearing in the OD planetary gears. I have it at the shop for rebuild (too busy a time of year for me to worry about it myself). The gears are a mess and the shop tells me that they likely will have to replace the torque converter to make sure no shaving are left in the system. They say it is because of the lock up clutch in there.

What do you think? Am I getting hosed here or is it reasonable? It isn't that I have a way out if I want the warranty, but it would be comforting to know I am not getting the wool pulled over my eyes.

Thanks!

George

It's common practice, but not 100% necessary

It's safer to replace it as you have no way of telling how much garbage went through the system. Sorry.

Thanks guys - good to hear it isn't something the shop makes up. I certainly would want a new one in there too if I had to give a warranty to the customer.

G