1998 Ford Ranger flywheel broke, question about torque converter

[TeG]

My '98 rangers flywheel broke and the end of the torque converter looks like this, is this ok or should I replace it too?

 

[don4331]

1st, its a flex plate not a flywheel with a '98 Ranger & Automatic transmission (there are Automatics with flywheels, but they are rare beasts).

The transmission shop that rebuilt my last couple automatics, insists on new torque converter - if you have it apart, replace it - so, you don't have to pull it apart again right away..

 

[Uncle Gump]

So first off... moving this to the transmission forum.

Don is correct... flexplate.

What kind of mileage is on the transmission... what does the fluid look like?

 

[pjtoledo]

the torque converter always rotates (ahem, should always) at the same speed as the crankshaft.
the center nub has nothing to do if the 4 bolts are working.
I would replace the input seal on the transmission while it's out.
and the rear crankshaft seal.

the 4 nuts are friction fit/lock nuts, get new ones.