Hello I need some help. I rebuilt my 03' fx45 engine. Now I'm trying to get it back together with the trans. When I bolt it up it leaves a small gap roughly 1/8". Am I missing something on the torque converter install? I can't get my fingers behind it and I hear it click into the trans pump. When I tightened the bolts I can't turn the crank. I need some help!

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That sound scary, but maybe that is the design? Do you recall what they looked like when mated when you pulled them out of the car?

Take a peek at the FSM, too.
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Something's binding... I'll look at the FSM as well and see, but it sounds like there's an issue with the TC not engaging fully.

Dumb question, but is there a shield between the (like on an older engine)?

AZhitman wrote:

Dumb question, but is there a shield between the (like on an older engine)?

That was my first thought actually. I checked the the FSM and didn't see spacer and one isn't mentioned. If you haven't looked the install is here on pg 271. There are 3 CAUTION notes you should check as well as a torque sequence.

Hope that helps.

Have you fully bolted the torque converter to the flywheel too? If its still loose, you could have an issue.