1991 Chevy Astro torque converter?

Tiny
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1991 Chevy Astro 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic

the van struggles to get up to speed on take-off, winds out every gear, and tops out at about 45mph, also occasionally stalls when idling or when shifted into gear. Could this be the torque converter?
Saturday, June 19th, 2010 AT 8:30 PM

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Tiny
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There may be a few reasons for this but to be sure I would get the transmission tested by a specialist, I would like to see the line pressure results and the torque converter stall test done and see the report or the specialists recommendations first.

Mark (mhpautos)
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Saturday, June 19th, 2010 AT 8:36 PM

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