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Aug 19, 2006 | 09:14 PM

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Torque converter bolts

This may be a stupid question, but do you get to the torque converter bolts by taking the starter out and go through that hole? This is on a 98 TA (LS1). Thanks for any help!

Aug 19, 2006 | 09:19 PM

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Yes you do. There should be 3 13mm or 15mm bolts if I can remember right.

Aug 19, 2006 | 09:29 PM

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cool thanks

Aug 19, 2006 | 10:29 PM

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they are 15mm but I have seen some round ones on a few cars that need to be removed with a hex key socket.

Aug 20, 2006 | 12:37 AM

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some are the 8mm hex ones. use a name brand tool, otherwise it'll round them out. If you want to make the job easier, you should probably get a torch to heat them up, otherwise even an impact will not break them loose in some cases.

Aug 20, 2006 | 12:50 PM

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The 98's for sure have the 8mm hex bolts, mine did anyway. I also had to hit them with a torch for 30 secs and then hit it with a 600ft lb impact.....those f*ckers were on there good!!!!