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Sep 21, 2002 | 10:27 AM

SinthetikIroc

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From: Haverhill, Ma

Car: Corvette

Engine: 5.7

Transmission: 700R4

Need help with block removal

im trying to remove my engine that is seized up. all i have left to do is disconnect the motor from tranny and then lift it out. but i cant get to the last bolt for the flywheel/torque converter. so how do i go about this?

Sep 21, 2002 | 11:05 AM

RB83L69

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From: Loveland, OH, US

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Engine: 6

Transmission: 5

Pull the TC with the motor

Sep 21, 2002 | 12:24 PM

SinthetikIroc

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how is the tc attached to the transmission?
i never did this job before so i dont know

Sep 21, 2002 | 01:43 PM

RB83L69

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It's not... it just pulls out

Sep 21, 2002 | 03:06 PM

SinthetikIroc

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o..
thats easy lol

Sep 22, 2002 | 09:01 AM

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Originally posted by RB83L69
It's not... it just pulls out

I prefer to think that it just slides in, but I'm a little twizisted...

The TC hub has a spline that mates to the input shaft of the transmission, plus an outer shaft that drives the oil pump in the trans. You'll see when you get it apart, and reassembly is very straightforward.