Torque converter repair Audi A4, A6, A8 / BMW 3, 5 / VW Passat (ZF 5HP19 5HP19FLA)

ZF 5HP19 / 5HP19FLA torque converter, the most common and popular in repair, is a vulnerable place in the 5HP series, especially if the operating conditions are not respected and the driver exerts excessively high loads on the transmission.

The standard repair is a replacement of the friction lining on the locking piston, oil seal and the sealing rubber ring, the cost of this repair is ~ $ 75. Some modifications of this torque converter were equipped with a friction plate, in this case the repair cost is ~ $ 107. If the results of the diagnosing indicate the need for replacement of other parts (overrunning clutch, washer etc.) - the cost of repair increases and we previously contact the customer and discuss the feasibility of repair.

If we continue to operate the car with a worn out lock up - we get acquainted with the 5HP19 second popular problem. Torque convertor runout and overheating lead to the boiling and subsequent turning of the pump bushing, which immediately adds to the repair of the clutch another $ 12 - it is necessary to replace the torque converter neck. In this case, replacement or repair of the pump is unavoidable.

"Maktrans" offers 2 options for solving this problem:

Oil pump purchase:

•  Oil pump , automatic transmission ZF 5HP19FLA (Audi) 95-up 1060210024 01V321241 — 120$
•  Oil pump , automatic transmission  ZF 5HP19 (BMW) 1060210047 — 120$

Oil pump bushing replacement:

•  Oil pump bushing replacement, AT ZF 5HP19 ZF 5HP19FLA — 12$
•  Regenerated oil pump bushing  (increased outer 50.8mm and reduced inner diameters) ZF 5HP19 ZF 5HP19FLA 97-up ZF 4HP20 98-up — 12$

Note, if you are going to replace the bushing yourself - you need to have access to the lathe equipment, because the repair bushings have enlarged / reduced diameters.

The replacement of the bushing is as follows:

• Boring a seat in the pump cover
• Press- fitting of the bushing
• Boring of the bushing inner diameter