Quick Tip: Installing Torque Converter Bolts

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@WillowMarowelli 28 күн бұрын

This guy's awesome! So informative and keeps it trucking the whole time! Doesn't sit there wasting your time looking for tools or cracking stupid jokes, gets it done in a timely matter yet doesn't leave anything out. I wish they were all like this!

@MotorCityMechanic 28 күн бұрын

Many thanks! Always great to hear feedback like this.

@davidpenick7667 3 жыл бұрын

That wad one of the most precise explanations, and there wasnt any extra junk like a lot of videos from instructors who love the sound of their own voice! Awesome job, mister!

@ferenctulics9688 2 жыл бұрын

Usually, I'm not working on Chrysler stuff, but the lesson I learned today, is very valuable! A BIG 'Thank you"!!

@officialWWM Жыл бұрын

It actually amazes me that this whole thing is only held together with 4 very short bolts! Thanks for this video, you just saved me a lot of time!

@DevJB Жыл бұрын

Some are 3 bolts, M10-1.5x15 , 10.9 The 9.8 bolts should only be used in 4+ bolt design.

@codygonzalez1485 2 жыл бұрын

Right to the point. Man you did you a great job at explaining this. I’ve seen hundreds of videos covering different vehicles, atvs to power wheels and so on. You did a amazing job at talking about the subject at hand without drifting away to some personal story. Never waisted time about something that does not pertain to the task at hand. Good job.

@DavidMirandaF 5 жыл бұрын

Great tip! As a DIYer I didn't know this, and is always a good thing to learn new tips and tricks to get things done the right way. Thanks!!

@MotorCityMechanic 5 жыл бұрын

Appreciate you watching and never stop learning everything you can. Never know when you might need it

@pooorman-diy1104 5 жыл бұрын

yep .. i am a DIYer myself .. wanting to go beyond manual transmission things ..

@JoshRay-hc2ci 7 ай бұрын

So @@MotorCityMechanic

@MotorCityMechanic 7 ай бұрын

@@JoshRay-hc2ci so what? 😂

@brucekalapach5622 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent! Especially the “Special Hole” part. I knew it forced the converter to be installed within tolerance but never thought to go with “THAT” hole first to save time. Makes total sense!

@jcbecker2800 5 жыл бұрын

I no longer have any Chrysler products, but I still enjoy watching your videos.

@MotorCityMechanic 5 жыл бұрын

....and I greatly appreciate that! Thanks John for always following along. Merry Christmas

@oakenshielddufresne2494 3 жыл бұрын

I actually looked at this video because when I took my 2014 Chrysler 300 3.6 engine out to replace it, I threw all the bolts in one pile and now that I'm putting it back together I wasn't sure which bolts went to the torque converter. Mine has a different flywheel being RWD, but the bolts that I suspected to be the ones are indeed the ones I see you using here. I have the correct number of those non-flanged black 10.9 bolts, but thought surely they should have been flanged. This video cleared that up! Thanks

@slant6guy 4 жыл бұрын

Great...I find this video AFTER doing a torque converter to transmission installation the hard way. Thanks for having this video here for others to learn from there MCM!

@MotorCityMechanic 4 жыл бұрын

Hate that it happened like than but now you know where to go to next time before you start. Thanks for ending up at this channel and for the comment. Make sure to subscribe.

@codyfewell1486 2 күн бұрын

Thank you ! this video was so very helpful on my wife’s 2020 jeep . You did a fantastic job explaining . Thanks

@billycook5688 4 жыл бұрын

Mopar was always different with their flex plates, from the 60's (maybe the 50's) on they used an offset bolt pattern so it was wise to mark one bolt hole on the plate and converter with some paint. If using a new plate or converter you wanted to mark it before putting it all together. And many of them had the starter ring gear on the converter instead of the plate.

@McCaye_7 Жыл бұрын

Damn your old🤣

@robertschiedeck80 5 жыл бұрын

60 years old and still learning new stuff 👍

@MotorCityMechanic 5 жыл бұрын

We never stop 😂. Thanks for watching and for your time. Make sure to subscribe

@rickholt9086 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip I am installing my torque converter today.

@d-s-ll2378 3 жыл бұрын

Very intuitive teaching on minute difference can do a big job! excellent doctor!

@joelafleur6423 2 жыл бұрын

Helpful tip, I'm about to drop my 4.0 back in my 01 wj, tomorrow. Just set the torque converter in the trans tomorrow I'll be rock n Rollin!

@jayhensiek4606 2 ай бұрын

That's good advice makes it easier lining up the write one the first time thx

@MotorCityMechanic 2 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed. Thanks for watching and for the comment

@ileftu1 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for showing me how to align the torque converter bolts. You can't find this direction anywhere else on KZfaq

@MotorCityMechanic 3 ай бұрын

Always happy that I can help. Thanks for the comment and make sure to subscribe

@gjordan456 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks David for sharing!! Hoping you and the people that are close to you have a wonderful Christmas

@MotorCityMechanic 5 жыл бұрын

Thats man! I bet it will be a great one and the same to you too my friend!

@kyleallen3857 3 жыл бұрын

See a bolt hole...insert a bolt...if it was the “odd hole” torque it all the way to spec...if it’s not...just finger tight...on to the next bolt Potentially saves you a full rotation on an LS. If you have help, it’s no big deal, but by yourself, it saves a lot of time.

@tracewallace23 5 жыл бұрын

Great tip, I've installed at least 6 of these pentastar engines/trans and I never noticed the one hole being different. However, I did have one engine where I had problems getting the last bolt in the torque converter and it wouldn't go until I loosened all of the rest. Now I know why. Great tip thanks again

@MotorCityMechanic 5 жыл бұрын

Appreciate the feedback. Yeah I had the same issues until that one day many many years ago when someone showed me and then I couldn’t believe it was staring me in the face the entire time 🤔😂

@tracewallace23 5 жыл бұрын

@@MotorCityMechanic ain't that the way of it? Can't see the forest for the trees sometimes😎

@MotorCityMechanic 5 жыл бұрын

Trace 23 Very true!

@alangku33 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for this video.. As a diyer, this video help me a valued guidance in doing my job.. Thanks a lot... from Malaysia..

@MotorCityMechanic 4 жыл бұрын

Glad that I could help and thanks for reaching out. Make sure to subscribe

@zuten88 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks from Malaysia as well.. hehe.. I'm about to change the CVT belt in my car..

@edilbertorb 5 ай бұрын

Nice description, clear and short ones

@paulstoolbox 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you David, this was great information!!

@MotorCityMechanic 2 жыл бұрын

Your welcome Paul! Thanks for checking the channel out

@russelallen5342 5 жыл бұрын

Great tip! I don't remember seeing that on the older dodge police cars.

@MotorCityMechanic 5 жыл бұрын

Not sure when they started doing it. Dont remember seeing it 20 years ago when I first started out. Thanks for watching and Merry Christmas

@phillipsmith1847 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent David. Absolutely excellent!

@MotorCityMechanic 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Phillip! I appreciate it very much. Dont forget to subscribe and check out some of my other videos as well.

@GSOAguitarplayer 5 жыл бұрын

Dave is the man! I might not do anything with that but it’s all good to know! Keep going Dave!

@MotorCityMechanic 5 жыл бұрын

Appreciate it. You never know if you need something until that “one day” 🤔😂. You will be prepared either way now

@spignetti 4 жыл бұрын

thanks for that....it was a big headache, time saver...Getting ready to drop my 351w in my mustang and checking all my boxes so to speak..this be on that's definitely checked!

@MotorCityMechanic 4 жыл бұрын

Your welcome and thanks for watching. Not sure if Ford does it this way.....Chrysler for sure. Make sure to subscribe.

@davidkozelsky 4 ай бұрын

Thanks! Very clear video!

@MotorCityMechanic 4 ай бұрын

Your welcome! Appreciate the kind feedback

@TCB031 5 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed the video and thanks for sharing the information. I think you might be teasing us with that PT Cruiser in the background. :-) I look forward to when you're able to continue the series on that one. It's been one of my favorites.

@MotorCityMechanic 5 жыл бұрын

I do need to get back on it....just have soon much going on and other videos I need to get out in the mean time. Hopefully soon. Thanks for the kind words and for watching. Merry Christmas

@HowtoAutomotive 5 жыл бұрын

Love the thorough and helpful tip video👍🏻

@MotorCityMechanic 5 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated man. Nothing that you didnt know already lol. Merry Christmas Brian.

@HowtoAutomotive 5 жыл бұрын

Merry Christmas to you and your family David!

@kevinyoung1185 2 жыл бұрын

Might be I'm paranoid, but I always go around twice. Why not? Your right there, and its only a couple minutes

@grahamjables Ай бұрын

Thank you iam a beginner on this stuff or brand of car I've always just worked on my 59 Ford f 150 with 302 and c-4 trany with kick down so thank you very much

@edcrabb 2 жыл бұрын

Not a Mopar guy, (At least for a few years) But I'll have to see if GM does this. If not its a shame they, because they force us to do as you said and rotate, rotate, rotate! Good tip, well explained, simple to understand how it will same time and keep your brain temperature from boiling over cause you had to rotate the flex plate 20 times!

@lesliedsouza4077 4 жыл бұрын

Thankyou, Sir :) Long time I wondered - How does Bell-housing - Flex plate - TC - All be fitted together? Now I see :)

@MotorCityMechanic 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Leslie for watching and for commenting. Make sure to subscribe.

@paddyodonohoe5862 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Please share more little tricks like this… hi from Ireland

@gregmccarter2176 Жыл бұрын

This was great information..something that seems to be silly is in fact very important..

@MotorCityMechanic Жыл бұрын

It is something small for sure that can save some time. Thanks for watching and for the comment Greg.

@elcheapo5302 5 жыл бұрын

Didn't know that, David. Thanks for sharing!

@MotorCityMechanic 5 жыл бұрын

Your welcome. Glad I could throw some knowledge your way.

@discmotoslots 2 жыл бұрын

i am working on this very area & the special hole location helps a lot! thanks

@timf6916 5 жыл бұрын

Cool, I will never do this but I like to watch your videos, Hehehehe I am a older guy. I used to be a driveway mechanic. Know I pay people to help. Like your videos

@MotorCityMechanic 5 жыл бұрын

Glad to have you following channel either way!

@s.steele2806 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the info. You saved me a lot of headache.🤘

@MotorCityMechanic 4 жыл бұрын

Your welcome and glad to help any time I can

@miguelelasmar 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info David. I only got cars with three pedals but I still watched it 😂 - always good stuff. Merry Christmas!

@MotorCityMechanic 5 жыл бұрын

I here ya! Thanks for watching none the less and Merry Christmas!

@bergsten2561 Жыл бұрын

SICK INDEXING TIP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@MotorCityMechanic Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Appreciate the comment

@junior-qc8lz Жыл бұрын

Thanks Mr mecanico I already have that issue with my truck thanks for explaining 👍

@WeRanyone714 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir I was having issue lining up one bolt I had two of them but it was slightly off as you mentioned im going to get back under and loosen the initial bolt I started with and try and tighten one of the others hopefully I get lucky and they all lime up or I'ma be spinning it for days .

@jpboileau5473 5 жыл бұрын

Good stuff! Never knew that!

@MotorCityMechanic 5 жыл бұрын

Many thanks! Glad I could share a bit of knowledge.

@davidriley1607 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, that's the tip I needed on this chrysler.

@WBOS72 5 жыл бұрын

Another excellent vid David. Thank you.

@MotorCityMechanic 5 жыл бұрын

Many thanks and the feedback and for watching. Merry Christmas

@roymcgavigan5018 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that.I've only discovered your channel.I think I'll find it useful.

@gkimble90 5 жыл бұрын

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year's to you and yours.

@MotorCityMechanic 5 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated and the same to you and yours!

@philjackson7009 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Big Dave, good info

@MotorCityMechanic 3 жыл бұрын

Your welcome and thanks for watching

@michaelhinton6034 2 жыл бұрын

Happy I watched this video

@p.s8950 2 жыл бұрын

Great vid. Thanks. I would though like to know about setting the torque converter into the bell housing

@stephencharlton7876 3 жыл бұрын

Super cool to know, found it on my flex plate..Thankyou David

@gkimble90 5 жыл бұрын

Happy New Year's to you and yours. Greg

@MotorCityMechanic 5 жыл бұрын

Many thanks Greg! Happy New Year to you as well.

@cobraninetysix3883 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent Tip.

@MotorCityMechanic 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Appreciate the feedback. Make sure to subscribe if you havent already.

@joshuamccord9884 4 жыл бұрын

In my 2000 Chrysler town and country. My van wouldn't start took starter off found a bolt blocking my starter from starting. Well didn't know where the bolt came from so I put my starter back on. Van started right up running a little rough. Long story short the bolts for the flex plate all came out and left me stranded on the side of the road.

@MotorCityMechanic 4 жыл бұрын

Joshua McCord great find, sorry it happened. Thanks for finding this video and make sure to subscribe

@robertelee2797 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks that's an excellent tip. I went to the garage and check some of my old GM and Ford Flex plates and didn't see any bolthole with the flat sides but all my stuff is from the 60s. The old Mopars from the era had the ring gear made to the torque converter and they had a separate 4 bolt plate that bolted to the crank

@MotorCityMechanic 5 жыл бұрын

Your right. The older stuff was different....almost forgot about those days. I get soooo stuck on the new stuff that the old stuff disappears in my memory bank.

@billyyoder8171 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you David. Good job. I appreciate your videos. Merry Christmas to you and your family.

@MotorCityMechanic 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Billy! Merry Christmas to you and yours as well!

@jamestaylor3500 2 жыл бұрын

I've been looking for that special hole for years!

@ronstephens581 3 жыл бұрын

Well spoken Well presented

@qxweiii 15 күн бұрын

Best video ever thank you

@tammylea6187 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Wonderful explanation and description.

@bjbarnes3488 2 жыл бұрын

You are good at explaining this to me and I will be back

@MotorCityMechanic 2 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated!

@brianv8727 Жыл бұрын

Thank you brother

@MotorCityMechanic Жыл бұрын

Your welcome and thanks for watching

@AwakeDude911 4 ай бұрын

my paw never told me about the SPECIAL hole ! thank you im a new man!!!

@johng8967 3 жыл бұрын

Any torque spec for those bolts?? Thank you.

@bruceedwards2069 2 жыл бұрын

Good job on how you presented the video

@antonioayala4802 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your video brother

@ryguymoocow123 2 жыл бұрын

Hopefully this will save me when I put my new hemi in my 2500 ram!!!

@trealwilliams1563 Жыл бұрын

Straight up 👍🏾... I found the ⛳ hole... Lol

@jasonallane8098 Жыл бұрын

Great job...

@jeremygood6265 Жыл бұрын

lol, I just did this on a 545RFE. I don't recall a special hole but I did rotate it more than once to pre thread the bolts. Then tightened bell housing, then final torque. The MOPAR manual says tighten the TC flex plate bolts last step after bolting in the xfr case and rear support member. I didn't wanna wait until it's all the way up high to do this so I did it after torqueing the bell housing while it was still lifted low. I hope this is ok lol. Comments? I can't imagine the shaft or anything would shift enough to cause a problem here when you install the xfr case

@user-et3cx2uh3f 5 ай бұрын

amazing video ,thanks brother!!!

@iamnoone. 5 жыл бұрын

Great video Happy Holidays to you and your family

@MotorCityMechanic 5 жыл бұрын

Many thanks and Merry Christmas

@markdixon392 3 жыл бұрын

You will find similar schemes all over the vehicle. The 4 way locator (in this case, the large center hole in the plate), 2 way locator (a slotted hole), and clearance holes are a result of GD&T... which comprehends part variation. That's how assembly line workers can crank out 60 vehicles an hour. All mating parts have to fit the first time, and engineers spend a lot of time with the part suppliers to understand / control mating feature variation. Anytime you see a slot (or an alignment pin), know that it is with purpose. The problem lies with aftermarket suppliers who don't have (or understand) the original drawing. This video should note that will work for Original Equipment parts, but not necessarily aftermarket parts.

@randallcheek9308 5 жыл бұрын

Great video once again. Merry Christmas. Love you buddy

@MotorCityMechanic 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Randall. Much Bro luv!

@HugDeeznueces 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video! I am an avid DIYer and just surfing along in YT. I learned a lot from you tonight as I've never had to do this job in my Tacoma (fingers crossed). Keep up the great work you are doing. Sub'd.

@MotorCityMechanic 4 жыл бұрын

Many thanks Rob! I appreciate you finding the channel and for watching. Always glad to share what little bit of knowledge I have.

@jimmyvickery3366 4 жыл бұрын

At the crank bolts there is a small hole in flex plate put it op. Drain plug on comb.it works from 60s up

@angelavalos8125 5 ай бұрын

Thank you

@MotorCityMechanic 5 ай бұрын

You're welcome

@dwayneevans683 4 жыл бұрын

it doesnt matter if the hole is keyed or not, catch all first then tighten, what your doing makes no sense, whats the rush ! Take your time and do it right and u wont have to do it again as a come back!

@MotorCityMechanic 4 жыл бұрын

When your flat rate.....spinning the engine over two times is time wasted especially when they have made it simple for you already.....why not use the special hole....thats why its there. Not sure how that would have any bearings on becoming a come back but none the less....to each their own. Thanks for the comment and for watching Dwayne.

@markdixon392 3 жыл бұрын

Actually, it does matter. It's just math. The design comprehends feature variation of the plate and torque converter. GD&T is applied to the dimensions so that any plate will mate to any converter, and the 2 way locator (the slot) is fastened first. The other 3 are clearance holes, and mathematically will always be aligned (as long as both parts are built within the tolerance window, which the Quality folks police).

@dogboy666ppp 8 ай бұрын

Good tip thanks

@linksgarage1985 2 жыл бұрын

Great video

@tony7810 2 жыл бұрын

Wow imagine that I will be replace my engine on my truck for the first time I just learned something thanks

@bikerrealengo 2 жыл бұрын

Good tip..new for me thanks

@billrimmer5596 5 жыл бұрын

The twins gave u a break today! With Toyota u start with the blacker bolt. It has a little shoulder on it that does the same thing

@MotorCityMechanic 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bill! Yeah I get to sneak away for a few hours a week lol. Cool tip on the Toyota, much appreciated

@timf6916 5 жыл бұрын

A lot of good information

@MotorCityMechanic 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Timothy. Appreciate you checking out the video and for commenting.

@datswapz1875 3 жыл бұрын

Well i'm now on my way to removing the 8 or so dam bolts my flex plate has because the last one is not threading in lol. I knew something had to be off and was concerned it was another thing. So , I'm hoping going back over these holes and seeing an indicator or something might give me the fix it needs to allow that last bolt to grab. Im already concerned because i've never messed with this before, but how hard can it be . lol ty sir

@thearrow5793 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you man this is a good point....merry Christmas...and have a good day 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

@MotorCityMechanic 5 жыл бұрын

Merry Christmas and appreciate the comment!

@markwoten6679 Жыл бұрын

Never knew that but on my 79 F150 302 ci (C4), the four holes only align up one way. Plus the torque converter when installed has studs that protrude through the flex plate to be attached by 4 prevailing (flanged head) torque nuts. I learned through trial and error the Ford stamp goes up. This aligns every hole to install the 6 bolts to attach plate to the crankshaft.

@timothymroberts2949 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome video. Good material as always that thorough and precise. Perfect for the DIYer!

@MotorCityMechanic 5 жыл бұрын

Many thanks Timothy! Appreciate you checking out it and for following the channel. Merry Christmas

@timothymroberts2949 5 жыл бұрын

@@MotorCityMechanic Merry Christmas to you also

@MotorCityMechanic 5 жыл бұрын

@@timothymroberts2949 Thank you sir

@timothymroberts2949 5 жыл бұрын

David I would love to pick your Chrysler brain sometime? May I PM you?

@MotorCityMechanic 5 жыл бұрын

@@timothymroberts2949 Feel free to Tim if you havent already.

@fredgonzales4053 4 жыл бұрын

Perfect idea I believe that, I'm pilipino michanic thank you for your channel.

@xushenxin 3 жыл бұрын

can you reuse the torque converter to flexplate bolt?

@flatratemaster 5 жыл бұрын

Good tip David, and yes I knew about😉

@MotorCityMechanic 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I figured you would lol

@SamuelRSands 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks !!!!

@MotorCityMechanic 2 жыл бұрын

Your welcome and thanks for the feedback. Make sure to subscribe

@haashiliiran.ahwazcity2506 Жыл бұрын

sir thank you so much for sharing your experience which was so mach helpfull. I just subscribe and keep follow your great videos. good job sir & keep it up