just like what the title says has anyone ever switched one out?

want to know what to look out for what extra parts i need or should replace while im doing it.

dont want to have the trans out and be @$#% i dont have that part. since the nearest lexus dealer is like 2 hours away. lol

thanks

 

Only person I know that has had their torque converter changed on a GS is KevinGS. Gonna be a little difficult to get hold of him since he doesn't visit as often.

 

um i thought kevin doesnt work on his car?!?

 

Pulling the trans is typically a PIA, since you will lose plenty of fluid. It's a good idea to replace the trans filter and fluid. Also check your Trans mount, I'm sure it's not going to last long with the new Stalled convertor.

 

make sure when u put he new torque converter in you fill that up with trans fluid first before putting it in...also make sure when u put the new one in you line up your dowels and it slides in place for you, dont want to leave it hang out some and then have a problem.

 

thanks for all the tips guys.

so all i need is:

converter
trans fluid
new mount (maybe)
trans oil cooler

anything else? new seal or anything else like that?

 

The rear main seal comes to mind for maintenance replacement.

 

While this may be true, I actually have seen him turn a wrench or two since I have known him. Was a time when he was changing his exhaust out, like every other weekend since he could not decide which one he liked better. As I stated, he was the only one that I knew that has had his torque converter changed out. Whether or not he did it himself is another issue.

 

where can i get said rear main seal???? only from lexus or can you order it online? a link would be nice please.

also do i need ot order a new thrust bearing?

i should only use AT toyota syn atf right?

is sewellpartsonline.com my best bet for parts?