Possible Torque Converter Damage

[loganmossmusic]

So I was pulling the engine to do a 200,000 mile service, and I followed the FSM instructions on getting it out. I unbolted the torque converter from the flex plate, and as I pulled the engine out, the torque converter came with it. It didn't make it all the way out, but it did start leaking fluid. I slid it back in as best as I could for the moment, and continued pulling the motor. My question is, did I damage the torque converter or the seal? I also know that getting the torque converter back in can damage the pump, and seeing as this transmission has maybe 15000 miles on the rebuild I sure as hell hope I didn't ruin anything.

[decke48]

would replace the seal, and make sure the converter is in all the way. IIRC you need to spin it till you hear 3 "clicking" noises. just make sure its in all the way or you could damage the pump

[loganmossmusic]

So is it supposed to leak fluid when it comes out? Or is that a sign of the seal being bad for sure?

[decke48]

yes. torque converters tend to leak fluid when removed. the seal might not be bad, just some times the get damaged if the TC gets pulled out with the engine.