Strange Noise, Sudden No Power to Wheels

[Retro-Cow]

Hi all, so earlier today as I was driving it felt like I momentarily lost all power to the wheels. The engine revved but there was little to no forward movement. But the problem went away shortly after so i figured i was slipping (roads were very slick) on ice or something (stupid).

But then just now when I turn the car on and begin to accelerate there is a strange whirring noise coming from the engine bay somewhere and I will be able to accelerate for about 30 seconds before it feels like I'm in neutral. If I turn the car off for a little bit then turn it back on I'm able to move for another 30 seconds or so before it happens again. Any ideas? It's a 93 twin turbo.

[Ace2cool]

I'm assuming A/T? Sadly, it's most likely your torque converter biting it. Check your fluid level. Very low line pressure can also cause this.

[Retro-Cow]

Fluid is normal

[Retro-Cow]

So is this something that would require just the torque converter to be replaced? Or the entire transmission.
Would just replacing the torque converter be a temporary fix at best?

I've been trying to source a 5-Speed for a swap anyway, but finding one for a TT that I don't have to pay half the price of the car for is becoming a harder task than I thought.

I'm really unsure what route to go from here.

[Ace2cool]

It's a band-aid. I had my trans rebuilt for $2000 when reverse and lockup went out and about 6 months later it started losing lockup again. I got ripped off, but didn't have a clue.

I found my 5 speed trans on Craigslist for $200. Just gotta search until you find a good deal.

[Ziggy1621]

I think branz has one for sale viewtopic.php?p=6413337#p6413337

[Retro-Cow]

Thanks for the help Ace2cool. Looks like I'll be pursuing the swap.
And thank you for the tip Ziggy, I completely missed that in his thread.