Ptero Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 How do I go about removing an auto transmission from a seized L28? Can I pull the trans off while the torque converter stays attached to the engine? Even if you can, how does one remove the torque converter at that point? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZHoob2004 Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 (edited) I'm pretty sure that's the standard procedure for separating the engine and transmission with these motors. Unbolt the transmission, slide it directly backwards (or the engine directly forwards). The torque converter should stay with the engine and flex plate and the input shaft will slide out. Be ready to catch the ATF that's going to spill out (or don't, I don't care). Not my pic, found on google images from https://www.viczcar.com/forum/topic/2629-auto-gearbox-removal/ Also this should be in the manual. I haven't checked, but I don't see any reason it wouldn't be. Edited September 27, 2018 by ZHoob2004 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhm Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 Why would you think there's a different process for separating tranny from a siezed motor vs a non-siezed motor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ptero Posted September 28, 2018 Author Share Posted September 28, 2018 2 hours ago, jhm said: Why would you think there's a different process for separating tranny from a siezed motor vs a non-siezed motor? I guess it's really more separating the torque converter from the engine. Wasn't sure if I'd be able to get at the bolts without being able to turn the crank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhm Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 Ah, now I understand. Is the motor/trans already pulled from the car, or are you trying to swap the transmission from below (i.e. leaving the engine in the car during the transmission swap)? Obviously could be tricky reaching some of the bolts if the latter. My personal preference is to always pull the engine; but if you have access to a lift and a good transmission jack, you may prefer trying it without pulling the engine. Do you have the FSM? If not, you can download free manuals for every year at: http://www.xenonzcar.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LLave Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 How seized? I would pull the spark plugs and spray a ton of PB blaster in there, maybe you can break it free. If it is mechanically locked up. I have no idea.... Get creative. Pull everything apart. Take the crank out with the converter on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewZed Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 14 hours ago, Ptero said: I guess it's really more separating the torque converter from the engine. Wasn't sure if I'd be able to get at the bolts without being able to turn the crank. If you're going to remove the crankshaft you could just wait until that's out then unbolt it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernardd Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 Dump diesel fuel down each cyl. It'll loosen up after a day or two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ptero Posted September 29, 2018 Author Share Posted September 29, 2018 Got impatient and had no use for the torque converter. Used a sawzall to cut it off at the bolts once I had the trans off. *shrugs* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SleeperZ Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 That works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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