RPMS Posted September 23, 2003 Share Posted September 23, 2003 Hey, guys. I thought I posted this message this morning, but I guess I didn't hit the "submit" button Here's the problem in a nutshell. The engine will not rotate with the transmission attached in the car. With the engine removed and the transmission pulled off, the engine rotates and the transmission input and output shafts turn smoothly but with a little resistance. The engine will turn with the torque converter bolted to the flexplate, so there doesn't seem to be a mechanical interference there. Anyone want to hazard a guess what could be going on? Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest drahgonking Posted September 23, 2003 Share Posted September 23, 2003 before attaching trans make sure torque convertor is lined up with pump in trans put convertor on trans main shaft push in and rotate at same time convertor will slide into trans about 2inches or more giving you the clearance you need when you put trans up to engine you should have enough room to put your fingers between torque convertor and flexplate you then must pull torque convertor out of trans and seat against flexplate then just bolt up in about forty years of working on cars i have seen this problem alot hope i was of some help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim240z Posted September 23, 2003 Share Posted September 23, 2003 Yes, make sure that when you put the TC on the tranny, you rotate it so that 'plops' into place. You may have had it pushing against the pump instead of having pushed home. hopefully you haven't damaged the pump or casing. Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RPMS Posted September 23, 2003 Author Share Posted September 23, 2003 Okay, so I'm supposed to put the tc on the transmission first, THEN bolt the TC to the flywheel? I've been doing it the other way - attaching the converter to the flexplate, then sliding the tranny on. I suppose I probably did have something out of alignment then. I didn't have to force the issue when I attached the tranny to the engine - it just kinda slid into place. I hope that means I didn't break anything. Thanks for the help, guys. If you can think to add anything, please do! This is my first automatic transmission in 20 years of wrenching, so I'm sure I'll do a lot of other boneheaded things! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest drahgonking Posted September 23, 2003 Share Posted September 23, 2003 replace the seal no matter how good it looks it is toast and put a little bit of trans fluid on the lip of the seal before putting torque convertor in and before replacing the seal put the convertor into the trans make sure it engages and turns freely there will be some drag to it but it should turn hopes that helps you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RPMS Posted September 23, 2003 Author Share Posted September 23, 2003 Thanks for all the help, guys. The problem was indeed that the notches on the converter weren't aligned properly with the transmission pump. I didn't even see the keys on the pump until I got down there with a flashlight and looked close! I attached the transmission loosely and turned the crank until the keyways lined up and notched into place, then I torqued everything down. Thanks for the advice on the tranny seal, drahgonking. As long as it's out of the car, this would be an excellent time to replace it. Any idea on how much of an ordeal that might be? Thanks again - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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