Torque converter

[JayJayEL79]

1993 GMC Sierra 1500, 6.2L diesel. Am told I may need a new torque converter but when I look up the part, I get 2 different options. 1 with 3 bolts and 1 with 6 bolts. Which one do I need? Was told the one in it has 3 bolts and he's sure that's the wrong one. Is that correct?

 

[NVW]

It's easy on the 6.5's to pull the cover off and have a look see. I cannot see why a 6.2 would be any different. All mine are 6 bolt.

It may be? Manual with a clutch that has 3 bolts. Fly wheel vrs. Flex plate, 6 bolt.

 

[JayJayEL79]

Thanks for the input. So, it's true that it's not supposed to have a 3 bolt torque converter?

 

[MrMarty51]

Welcome to thetruckstop jayjay.

 

[dbrannon79]

I have seen 3 bolt converters, but not on our rigs. where are you looking up your info to order from?

 

[dbrannon79]

oh and welcome to the forum.

 

[JayJayEL79]

Thanks very much. Glad to be here. Will probably have many questions. This is my first 6.2L diesel. Inherited from my dad who unfortunately passed in December.

 

[JayJayEL79]

Was looking at RockAuto and also NAPA. RockAuto didn't seem to have a 6 bolt option.

 

[NVW]

As was said, on a 6.5, I have never seen anything but 6 bolts, 6.2? IDK. I can't see there being a difference, same block.

Parts people are Not created equal.

 

[dbrannon79]

I know @THEFERMANATOR is the most knowledgeable person here on transmissions. I looked up your truck on summit racing and came up with these two. if one or the other is correct for the application, you might try looking up RA with these part numbers along with a few other reputable places.

 

[JayJayEL79]

Thanks for the links. I have to wonder why someone would put a 3 bolt in when it was not correct.

 

[dbrannon79]

Thanks very much. Glad to be here. Will probably have many questions. This is my first 6.2L diesel. Inherited from my dad who unfortunately passed in December.

Sorry for your loss. Pray all is well with you and your family.

 

[Will L.]

Welcome

 

[JayJayEL79]

Sorry for your loss. Pray all is well with you and your family.

Thanks very much. It's been tough. Especially since it was a surprise but just taking it day by day.

 

[MrMarty51]

Condolences and prayers out to You, Your family and Your friends that share in that grief.
If You have the means and the time, a couple or ten pics of Your truck would be nice.

 

[BIGR]

Welcome to The Truck Stop., JayJayEL79.

 

[dbrannon79]

Yes indeed we all love a little truck porn I mean pics

 

[Stoney]

First.. WELCOME TO TTS....... SECOND.. PULL THE DUST SHIELD OFF.. see how many ears are on the flex plate.. I just changed the torque converter couple months ago on mine and it was a 6 bolt...
If the flexplate has six ears it's going to be a 6 bolt... Honestly can't imagine it being a three bolt with that much torque I would think would rip it apart.... I got mine through AutoZone which was only cuz I needed it right then and there... But not their brand... If I remember right I couldn't even find a listing for it on RockAuto..

 

[Stoney]

@JayJayEL79 ... If somebody put the wrong one in, could have been a shop did it and cut corner to screw customer..
If that's the case I think I'd be worried about the crank.

 

[JayJayEL79]

Sorry for your loss. Pray all is well with you and your family.

Thanks very much for the condolences and the prayers. MUCH appreciated.