i see where that can happen. that'd be my motivation to finally switch to a 4/5speed. Depending on dynamics reply to the situation (my guess is they'll want somewhere about $300 to fix a $650 converter), it may go back in and get babied for awhile..if it breaks, its 4spd time. No telling how long its been cracked, i hammer on it every time i take it out. Never wanted to run an auto to being with.