Install and Tighten Torque Converter Bolts
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Budget Turbo Yukon XL 4L80 Conversion: We Have Driveshafts! Torque Converter Spacing & Shop Talk
What happens here
The shimmed torque converter bolts are installed and tightened. The engine is slowly rotated using a wrench on the crankshaft bolt to access each bolt. It's crucial to thread each bolt all the way in by hand before final tightening, ensuring the converter is pulled flush against the flexplate without binding. This allows for slight movement (play) without risking damage. Failure to do so can lead to the bolt heads hitting the oil pan, as initially experienced by the presenter.
Goal: Securely attach the torque converter to the flexplate with correct shimming.
Tools and materials
- Socket Wrench — Tightening the torque converter bolts
- Wrench — Rotating the engine's crankshaft bolt for access
- Shimmed Torque Converter Bolts — Securing the torque converter to the flexplate
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