How To Get Torque Converter Bolts Off A Seized Engine

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How to remove torque converter from seized engine? – Forum

Of course, before separating the engine and tranny you’re supposed to detach the torque converter from the engine before pulling them apart so it stays on the transmission. To do this you unbolt it from the flywheel or flex plate or whatever by rotating the crank and unbolting from the access plate on the bottom of the bell housing.

how to remove torque converter from a seized engine? – Audizine

Unbolt the engine from bell housing and slide it out. Don’t do this if you’re going to reuse the trans. Pulling the engine with the converter attached can damage the front pump, seal, and bushing. Just leave the trans attached, pull them both. Separate them on the ground where you have more finesse. 03-08-2013 12:56 PM #10 nebraskaa4

Help seized engine how to remove torque converter bolts

If you carefully remove the trans, you can pull the torque converter off the shaft in the trans and get the engine out. Still will need to disassemble to turn the engine to get the rest of the bolts though. Thinking about it….you *might* be able to get a wrench in there once the trans is out of the way.

How To Remove Torque Converter Bolts If Engine Is Seized … – NAXJA

The TC will unbolt and slide right off the back of the trans, but that has nothing to do with unbolting the trans from the block. As soon as you remove all the bolts between the engine and transmission, you can slide them apart with the torque converter (TC) still attached to the flexplate. Going through the oil pan is totally unnecessary. MrSimon

Pulling seized motor. Cant get torque converter bolts out what do i do …

Yah the easiest way would probably to do what you are thinking.. strip down the front of the engine and maybe take out the radiator to get enough clearance. Support the tranny and then pull the engine out sliding it forewards and the torque converter off the tranny input shaft. it shouldn’t need more than like 3″.

Removing torque converter bolts w/ seized 1FZ? | IH8MUD Forum

COuld be the chain folded over and wedged if the slipper came off. There’s a guy down under with almost the same predicament right now. Yes, you can pull the engine with the TC attached, but it will be easier to pull the engine, trans, tcase all together on these, especially in this situation.

Need to remove seized engine. Cannot access the torque converter to …

When doing this type of work in the shop on seized engines, we would remove the engine AND trans from the van then unbolt the trans and pull it off of the engine. THEN you can get to the rest of the bolts. Sorry but this is the easiest way I know of. 2013 TC Limited Black/Graystone Custom ordered 5/13 161,000 miles

Removing flexplate/TC from a seized engine … – Off Roading Forums

Remove the whole driveline, then remove the t-case, then the tranny – careful not to damage the pump! Then get at the bolts with a box end. The siezed motor may actually work to your advantage by…

Seized engine, torque converter bolts – 2CarPros

The torque converter usually just slides onto the input shaft of the transmission. I was saying don not worry about the torque convector bolts right now, unbolt the bell housing bolts and slide the transmission out of the torque converter, then unbolt the torque converter from the flywheel. Was this answer helpful? Yes No

How to disconnect torque converter from seized engine – Hot Rod Forum

You can leave the torque converter bolted on and pull the engine with it attached. More than likely, you`ll have to remove the radiator to have enough room. Make sure you have a support under the transmission to keep it angled high so the converter can`t hit the tranny case. Good Luck. 1 – 4 of 4 Posts

Motor seized & I can’t get torque converter bolts out

SHORT STORY: I believe the engine threw a rod bearing. I have a 2006 G6 GT with a 3.5L. I’m trying to take the engine out but I can’t get the engine to rotate so I can remove the torque converter bolts. I’ve tried rotating the engine both ways with no success. I’m currently trying to drop the oil pan so I can hopefully see what’s caused the …

Any way to remove torque converter from a seized engine??

Joined Jul 23, 2011. ·. 6,561 Posts. #6 · Jun 12, 2012. Only show this user. Govert70227 said: If you have the engine out, take off the underside, now you have access to the crankshaft. Disconnect the connecting rods, break the timing chain and lift the crankshaft. Now you can remove the torque converter.

Seized engine, can’t undo TC bolts. : Diesel – reddit

Seized engine, can’t undo TC bolts. 2001 LB7. Got a call from the shop today that the engine seized and they can’t finish removing the TC bolts. I offered to come help try to turn it over since the guy working on it is my buddy. Failing that, we are going to try just pulling the the engine out with the TC still bolted to the flexplate.

How to Remove Torque Converter Bolts – It Still Runs

Remove the torque converter bolts one at a time with a 3/8-inch drive socket and ratchet. After removing one bolt, turn the crankshaft in the normal direction of rotation until the next bolt appears in the window of accessibility. Continue to turn the crankshaft until all three or four bolts are removed.

Removing a seized engine from an auto trans/TC – EricTheCarGuy

On this engine, there is not enough room to take the engine out with the torque converter attached and deal with it later. I would have to remove the whole powertrain and then do that. Even at that point, it’s a total gamble if I’ll be able to get to the TC bolts anyway. I don’t necessarily believe I’ll definitely be able to get to all …

seized engine how to remove tc bolts? – SaturnFans.com Forums

Re: seized engine how to remove tc bolts? The engine and trans need to be pulled out as a unit. Then the trans is unbolted from the engine and pulled back, the converter stays on the engine. You can then remove the converter. Count on replacing the converter seal on the trans.

how do i get these torque converter bolts off? | Hot Rod Forum

Get a good socket to start with or eventually you will strip the bolts and will be in big trouble. Some heat on the head of the bolt will usually release the grip of the locktite if it is in use. Also a quick snap can be better to break a bolt free than steady pressure. Before you do anything you need a tool that will not fail. L lanier ledford

How to Remove Torque Converter Bolts From Flywheel

Jan 5, 2022Using a 3/8-inch drive socket and ratchet, remove the torque converter nuts one at a time. To remove the nuts, start turning the crankshaft in the clockwise direction after removing the first accessible bolt until the next bolt appears in an accessible area. Continue turning the crankshaft until all three or four bolts have been removed.

How To Remove Torque Converter Bolts?? | DSMtuners.com

I put it on a belt sander to flatten it down to where the teeth bite the head of the bolt more when flush against the flex plate. It give the wrench more control of the low profile head of the bolts. As 95RS advised, use some PB blaster. autodsm said: The bolt heads are pretty flat so there isnt much to grab in the first place.

Torque converter stuck on engine…. | SteelSoldiers

The torque convertor is bolt to the flex plate the bolts have to unbolt from the flex plate in order for the transmission to come out.DO Not go any farther until you unbolt the torque convertor from the flex plate. If you look between the flexplate and the back of the block you will see the bolts or the studs with nuts on them.

Torque converter bolt removal | Land Rover and Range Rover Forums

Dec 12, 2021There is a plug / cover on the engine side behind the torque converter. take the driver side wheel off and remove the splash guard to get to it. You’ll need to turn the flex plate to line up the 4 bolts on the torque converter with the hole. use a magnetic socket so you don’t lose any bolts behind the flex plate.

Torque Converter Bolt Seized | Classic Rover Forum

I’m currently really close to succesfully removing my BW65 Gearbox for overhauling. But I’m having some problems with the last bolt connecting the torque converter to the engine (flexplate). The other three came out easily, but this last one won’t move. Any ideas on how to get it going? I’ve…

How To Remove Torque Converter From Engine – COIA

Jul 4, 2021The torque converter has three or four feet that each has a nut and a bolt to remove plus three or four bolts that tighten directly into the converter. How to install a torque converter 46rh transmission. Source: www.taurusclub.com. Step 7 place a floor jack under the transmission pan and raise the arm up to the pan and put some upward pressure …

Broke off torque converter bolt? Help – Chevy and GMC Duramax Diesel Forum

lb7dirtyM. Normally you would pull the trans and converter as one unit. in this case id yank the trans and leave the converter hooked to the flex plate. Then you might have to yank the flex plate and try to separate the two on a bench instead of trying to fight it through teh starter hole. Click to expand…

Engine seized.. what to do? Unseize, Rebuild or replace? What … – NASIOC

The port to get into the bellhousing is below the throttle body. Its a black rubber plug with a tab on it. It’s also how you loosen the 4 flexplate to torque converter bolts so you can pull the engine. Without being able to turn the engine you have to pull the torque converter with it, which can be a real pain because you run out of room to …

Any way to remove torque converter from a seized engine??

Joined Jul 23, 2011. ·. 6,561 Posts. #6 · Jun 12, 2012. Only show this user. Govert70227 said: If you have the engine out, take off the underside, now you have access to the crankshaft. Disconnect the connecting rods, break the timing chain and lift the crankshaft. Now you can remove the torque converter.

Motor seized & I can’t get torque converter bolts out

SHORT STORY: I believe the engine threw a rod bearing. I have a 2006 G6 GT with a 3.5L. I’m trying to take the engine out but I can’t get the engine to rotate so I can remove the torque converter bolts. I’ve tried rotating the engine both ways with no success. I’m currently trying to drop the oil pan so I can hopefully see what’s caused the …

Seized engine how do I remove torque converter

Seized engine how do I remove torque converter – Answered by a verified Toyota Mechanic We use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. By continuing to use this site you consent to the use of cookies on your device as described in our cookie policy unless you have disabled them.

seized engine how to remove tc bolts? – SaturnFans.com Forums

Re: seized engine how to remove tc bolts? The engine and trans need to be pulled out as a unit. Then the trans is unbolted from the engine and pulled back, the converter stays on the engine. You can then remove the converter. Count on replacing the converter seal on the trans.

how do i get these torque converter bolts off? | Hot Rod Forum

OK now the 3 torque converter bolts, this should be easy. Think again!! 1st attempt – sheared of the hex head, thinking these bolts only needed around 45 foot lbs of force. 2nd attempt – welded the hex head back onto the socket, are tried again (picture 1) twisted the hex extension. 3rd attempt -bought Japanese hex head bits and no go (picture …