Torque Converter Removal -

[Guishnu]

Hey folks,I have removed the autobox from my VH45 engine and this evening i have to remove the torque converter/flywheel assembly and lift it onto an engine stand. Only problem is, i have never done one before and i need to do it fairly quickly as im under a time constraint.

Can anybody give me a brief walkthrough? In the 30 second i spent looking at it on saturday, i couldn't see a way to remove the coverter from the flywheel?

Cheers folks!Chris

[T45]

There are 4 bolts that hold the TC to the flywheel. You'll have to spin the engine and remove the bolts. I think they are 12 or 14mm and are removed from the flywheel side. I had to cut the heads off of one because it was seized and the bolt head stripped.

[Guishnu]

Awsome,They are on the back.Engine is on the ground so i forgot they were even there!Cheers mate

[T45]

No problem. Don't forget to wear some snazzy goggles if you have to grind a head off!

[defrag010]

holy crap, I want some safety goggles like in that picture !!!

[T45]

Haha, actually you don't. They are uncomfortable as hell.

But hey, chicks dig 'em!