5 spd conversion-remove torque converter

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Hi
Riddle me this...cuz I am very close to a 'reciprocating saw and metal blade' fix to 'removing' the torque converter bolts from the flexplate. The 17 mm bolts are placed in very awkwardly with practically no room for a socket, extension and breaker bar.

Thank you Forum!

Regards,
Bill
 
Will a long 17mm box wrench work? When assembling my 2002 I think I removed oil pan before installing trans to motor to give me more room due to that concern.
 
Hi
Thx!
I have not found that sweet spot; I have only found a spot through the starter hole for a universal joint socket on a big angle; not ideal; the uni joint greatly decreases the torque I can apply and there’s a big chance of rounding off bolt heads. A offset box wrench might work.

Bill
 

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Hi
Thx!
The tranny is out. All that remains are the torque converter and flexplate. To remove the flexplate, the torque converter needs to be removed from the flexplate. I going to swing by Princess Auto and pick up an offset box wrench....

Regards,
Bill
 
On the B35 motors there is a hole on the exhaust (passenger) side of the rear flange that you can use to get a socket on the converter bolts. There is a rubber plug in this hole.
 
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