transmission noise – loose bolts torque converter

[john]

rebuilt transmission(A4LD?? 5k miles) on my 1992 ford ranger (4.0 liter engine) was making noise while idling in park position. The noise sounds as if the torque converter impellor blades are rubbing against the housing. Is there a loose bolt somewhere? If so, how can I check?

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[john]

Having given it more thought it appears that the flexplate bolts maybe loose or the actual flexplate needs to be replaced. Any thoughts on this?

[Agustin Alfonso Cesar Charles]

Guys recently all my bolts came loose and one just broke. My torque converter has 4 bolts, I just want to know if I can survive some months with 3 bolts. I feel a slight vibration, no exagerated but uncomfortable. Or should I just leave 2 opossing bolts until I can drop the transmission and remove the offending broken one?

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