Need Help!!!

[JUGGERNAUT]

How do I get the flywheel disconected from the torque converter with a seized up motor? I got one bolt undone but I cant turn the motor over. What do I do now? Help Please!!!

 

[sharkbait]

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damn thats a good one.....anyone?

 

[ty166]

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i would say your gonna have to leave the converter bolted to the flywheel and remove it with the motor. which in turn will make a huge mess of your garage floor , or drop the trans first.

 

[sleepy]

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Yup - makes a huge mess, unless you can get the motor to turn, there's no real way.

 

[jpalmer]

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hot wrench and buy a new flywheel

 

[BoostedSUV]

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I was able to use a 15mm ratchet wrench with a flexable box end. I got lucky and was able to reach up into the bellhousing and get the bolts off but it was a PITA!

Otherwise your only option is dropping the trans out or pulling the motor with the TC conected and it will make a mess as others have stated.

 

[BoostedSUV]

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hot wrench and buy a new flywheel

He's probably going to need a new flexplate regardless... When my motor seized the centrifugal force of the TC still spinning damn near sheared it off. The flexplate rotated about an inch beyond the pin!

 

[JUGGERNAUT]

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So the T/C will just pull out of the tranny? I never messed with an automatic before.

 

[ty166]

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So the T/C will just pull out of the tranny? I never messed with an automatic before.

yeah , it just splines onto the inputshaft and has a keyway for the pump..... oil dry will be your new best friend...

it will slide right off , just ALOT messier. plus takes more room to clear the input shaft.

 

[JUGGERNAUT]

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Ok cool. Thanks for all the help fellas. Ill let you know tomorrow how it goes...

 

[sharkbait]

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a .99cent shower liner will keep the mess to a minimum. or you can buy some cheap kitty litter.