During the initial period (the first year after your braces come off) you will wear it 24/7 for several months. Later, your orthodontist will tell you that it's OK to wear it only at night -- every night. After another year goes by, you can wear it several nights per week.
The Torque Converter can go bad, and many people mistake an engine miss, torque converter shudder, or an engine vacuum leak for a converter going bad. An out of adjustment brake light switch can also cause the torque converter to no lock up sometimes.A sticking valve within the transmission is the usual cause of an erratic lock up that will mimic a bad converter. Rule out the obvious before you assume its going bad, and/or have it rebuilt.n out of adjustment brake light switch can also cause the torque converter to no lock up sometimes. A sticking valve within the transmission is the usual cause of an erratic lock up that will mimic a bad converter. Rule out the obvious before you assume its going bad, and/or have it rebuilt.
Once a torque converter begins screeching or rattling it is only a matter of time before the converter fails. Sometimes, when a torque converter fails, it literally explodes. When this happens, bits and pieces of metal are pushed into the transmission, which can cause catastrophic transmission failure. Replacing a torque converter can cost between $200 to $250 if you do the work yourself or from $500 to $1,000 or more if you have a repair shop do the work. â Banging or Clunking Noise A banging or clunking noise coming from the transmission or transaxle when the shifter lever is moved from Park into any gear is likely an internal problem.