Torque converter removal

Post by **big red bus** » 14 Jun 2007, 22:11

Hello, need to change engine from my bus as head bolt broke when driving down motorway.It's a 2.1 auto and have never removed an auto enigne so not sure how you unbolt the torque converter from the engine. Any help Thanks.

Post by **Plasticman** » 14 Jun 2007, 22:28

Convertor is bolted to a 'flex' plate which is in turn bolted to the crank end.

So access the bellhousing and undoe the bolts holding the flexplate to convertor , you'll have to turn the engine to get at each bolt.

good luck

Mike

Post by **SplendiferousII** » 15 Jun 2007, 08:44

Just make sure the engine you buy is correct. The Auto's have different cam shafts fitted. Although to be honest I dont know how much you would notice the difference. I dont think there are any other differeneces.

Post by **Plasticman** » 15 Jun 2007, 18:14

Oh should have said that access point is a poxy little grommet on top left of engine (looking from back)
Mike

Post by **big red bus** » 15 Jun 2007, 22:33

Cheers for help. Saves alot of time and headaches if you have an idea of what your looking for before you start. CHeers.

Post by **Plasticman** » 15 Jun 2007, 22:41

And if memory serves me there are three bolts holding it on, watch me be proved wrong..
Mike

Post by **big red bus** » 16 Jun 2007, 20:53

Yep, three 13mm bolts and engine came out easy leaving torque converter untouched in gearbox. Cheers for help.