Torque converter issues?

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Double02
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Joined: Thu Mar 13, 2008 1:48 pm
Car: 2001 Pathfinder LE

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2001 Pathfinder 4x4 3.5V 250K miles

I've had this Pathy since 2007 with very little issues, just love it!

However last week after coming to a complete stop at a light and immediately upon turning left i heard a grinding noise. Sounded like something was scraping on the ground. :wtf2: Got out and checked but couldn't see anything out of the ordinary. I was able to slowly limp home but it felt like it was popping in and out of gear. Once home, with engine still running the grinding noise could still be heard. Sounded like it was coming from or near the transmission. I then checked all the fluids and all seemed fine. After letting it sit for a couple hours I started it up no problem and no noise. But as soon as I engaged the gears the noise would start up. So.....I'm thinking its a transmission problem or maybe the torque converter. Up until last week the transmission was acting as it should be with no issues. Could it be something else that i'm not seeing just seems odd that the transmission would crap out like that without any warning signs.

Any advice is greatly appreciated.

cheers!
Tom


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