Torque converter bolts

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Dec 6, 2010 | 03:22 PM

bangers26

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Torque converter bolts

Has anyone had any trouble getting the torque converter bolts out? I have a LS1 out of a 2000 SS Camaro, I cant get the bolts out. Also does anyone know the correct hex size for them?

Dec 7, 2010 | 01:36 AM

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Lots of people have trouble. Some people end up cutting them or drilling them out. I recommend getting a complete set of star bits. They come in handy.

Dec 7, 2010 | 01:46 AM

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Those things are really in there, I used a 3 foot extension up over the K member to up front and a 24 inch breaker bar to get em out

Dec 7, 2010 | 02:37 AM

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I've never had an issue. I've taken them out dozens of times, maybe some are just tighter. Just don't strip it, whatever you do. I have done that, and its damn near impossible to get the tranny off the torque converter when its still bolted to the flex plate.

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