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Old 11-14-09, 10:39 PM
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Torque converter removal.

I need some advice on removing the torque converter from the flex plate. The auto transmission is already disconnected. Are their any special tools of anything cuz this is becoming a big pain.

Another thing is I can turn the motor over with not much effort via the flex plate. Could this indicate low compression?

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Tq

Ideally you pull the TQ with the trans so you do not mess up anything.
You turn the engine to gain access to the bolts.
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if I recall correctly, there was like 4 or 6 bolts on the engine side of the torque converter. You can access them easily with a regular wrench. I had a buddy hold another wrench form the other side to make sure that it didn't spin as I was trying to take them out. Once the bolts are out though, all you do it slide it out. It might need a couple of taps to break it loose but it will slide out. Also just a hint, there will be some fluids left in there so don't pull so hard and spray yourself
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Ya haha. I got it out and flex plate off too. Trying to figure out the wiring for the manual now.
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wiring for the manual? Isn't just the reverse light switch? I don't recall of anything else besides that and the starter wiring, but thats the same.
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You have to bridge the neutral saftey switch which ive done now i just have to connect up the revers lights
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