Hyundai Torque Converter for Sale in South Africa

Shudder at 55 to 80km/h under light throttle, slipping under acceleration, harsh shifts and a whine that rises with engine RPM. The shudder is the TCC (torque converter clutch) friction wearing out — early diagnosis can sometimes save the full replacement.

Shudder is the lock-up clutch inside the converter juddering instead of engaging smoothly. Catch it early and an ATF drain and fill with the correct spec fluid can restore smooth engagement. Ignore it and the friction material wears through, needing a full converter replacement.

It's a gearbox-out job, so labour is the big factor. Maktrans and other SA specialists rebuild 4-speed automatic/DP0 converters at a fraction of new. Request a free quote through our form — we compare new, rebuilt and used-good-condition options for your specific gearbox code.

Sometimes, if caught early. A correct-spec fluid change can temporarily quiet TCC shudder by giving the friction material fresh fluid to grip against. It's a patch, not a cure — once the friction is worn, no fluid change brings it back. Book the scan first.

Technically it sits between the engine and the gearbox, bolted to the flywheel and slotting into the front of the transmission. We class the whole assembly as a transmission service item because access needs the gearbox removed. Ordering spares, ask for both halves.