Hi guys, only joined this forum today, so forgive me if I've missed a sticky or something on this...

 

I've got my engine out, again, knackered piston (It's a 93 TT, Auto, Jap import BTW) and was wondering if there are any tips for removing the torque converter? Is it really those 4 bolts on the back of the fly wheel? They seem pretty much impossible to get to with a standard spanner or even an angled ring spanner. Is there any easy way to do this? At the moment I've got it sitting on blocks, and taking the cylinder head off today, she fell off, if it wasn't for me and my Dad's lightning reflexes and adrenaline fueled strength, serious damage could've been done! So I'm eager to get it on my engine stand so I can get to the bottom end... Any help would be appreciated, sorry if I sound numb :-)

yes mate just the four bolts. remove the bracket that comes from the block by the oil pressure switch then use a ratchet with a 14mm socket and its easy peasy :cool:

Wow, speedy reply! Thanks mate, feel kinda thick now, it's not like me miss things like that! Woohoo, that makes life alot easier, ain't gonna have it swinging about over my head on the engine hoist now!:smash:

 

BTW, does anyone know where I can pick up an OEM piston and rings from, for a decent price? Roughly how much are they? I've got a very very slight groove in the cylinder, I really hope I don't have to go down the re-bore and over-sized pistons route, ££££££££!

 

Again, cheers, can't wait to crack on tommorrow, I miss her! :-)

Your suppose to leave the torque convertor attached to the gearbox as you MAY have trouble putting the gearbox box back into it especially if the splines move inside. When you have taken it off the engine, without twisting or turning, push it gently back onto the gearbox shaft. Good luck.