So, i am trying to re-install the torque converter into my transmission. My car is a 93 legacy, Non-turbo, FWD. the converter wont seem to simply slide all the way into place. any thoughts or ideas as to why i'm having problems?

So, i am trying to re-install the torque converter into my transmission. My car is a 93 legacy, Non-turbo, FWD. the converter wont seem to simply slide all the way into place. any thoughts or ideas as to why i'm having problems?

 

It takes a lot of finagling. You have to keep steady pressure on it and twist back and forth at the same time. But don't force it or you'll need to replace parts!

it wont go down about the last half inch. any trick?

it wont go down about the last half inch. any trick?

 

keep trying! That's about it. I have heard several people on here before saying the same thing, and the only thing you can really do is keep trying. Take a break and go back to it later. Good luck! Maybe someone else will chime in with a better idea:-\

Thankyou for your help. It was much needed, i am almost to the point of exploding. I have been trying to two weeks now. but if thats all that needs done, and i am almost there ill keep at it.

Thankyou for your help. It was much needed, i am almost to the point of exploding. I have been trying to two weeks now. but if thats all that needs done, and i am almost there ill keep at it.

 

yeah sometimes things get really frustrating and I can understand especially since that's the last thing! But just keep your cool. cause it definitely doesn't help to get po'd! You'll get it, and feel free to come back on here and ask any questions you might have!! Good luck!

there should not require any force at all, lots of little wiggles and turns, until it falls into place without force.. kinda like a puzzle, the pieces have to fit in exactly at the right spots...you have to turn itty bits at a time, and slightly jiggle while rotating, it will finally go into place.

The snap ring on the outside edge of the oil sleeve seems to be stopping me from sliding it on all the way. can i remove it? do i need it?

I'll echo the above comments and say to keep trying. Try to rock it from top/bottom while spinning. Once everything lines up it'll fall into place

I'm helping Church try to install this trans. I tried installing the torque converter without the oil sleeve and it still won't fall al lthe way down. The Convertor bolt pads stick out past the bellhousing approx. 5/8 "

FYI: We have the transmission out and standing on its end. It still won't line up.:-\

Okay, firstly, the oil pump drive tube must be secured to the converter by the clip, then the 2 pieces install toghether, ok?

 

Now. Take a good carefull look at the end of the drive tube. it has 2 notches that must engage the pump.

 

There should also be a nylon seal. it's a split ring, and can pop up or bend and get caught damaged. Make sure it is there, and use a bit of tacky grease under it too stick it down to the tube tight and help it slide in. If you can't find it, you MUST find it and fish it out of the hole in the trans.

 

Okay, so you got the tube clipped ot the TQ, the seal on. Now, look inside the hole and see roughly were the 2 tabs are for the oil pump. Now try to match the notches in the drive tube, and slowly install the TQ into the trans. If it doesn't go right away, you just have to keep rotating it around with gentle pressure and it will eventually fall if you have it all right.

The snap ring on the outside edge of the oil sleeve seems to be stopping me from sliding it on all the way. can i remove it? do i need it?

 

I think this "snap ring" he is talking about is the nylon seal. Yes you definately need it.

 

BTW this should be in the new gen, as this is about a Legacy with 4EAT.