Engine Seized, Remove Torque Converter
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'00 CLK320, '01 ML320 Designo, '01 ML320 Sport; '04 CLK320 Coupe Avantgar; '04 C230 SportCoupe (HB)
Engine Seized, Remove Torque Converter
2001 ML320 112.942 722.662 160,000 miles
Changing out a seized engine: How to separate the torque converter from the flywheel? Cannot turn the crank even with a long cheater bar.
#1 question: Will the torque converter just come out with the engine when pulled (is clearance adequate, etc)? (WIS procedure is to unbolt from engine first, TY Maj Dundee)
Engine is junk, Maybe easier to install a different new torque converter, then install the replacement engine? (Does anyone have the WIS for R&I the torque converter?)
Or is it best in the long run to simply strip down in place to a short block, and drop the mains to turn crank and remove the T/C, or is there a 'trick to the trade' on these 112 engines?
Does anyone have the WIS for R&I the torque converter?
Thank you.
Changing out a seized engine: How to separate the torque converter from the flywheel? Cannot turn the crank even with a long cheater bar.
#1 question: Will the torque converter just come out with the engine when pulled (is clearance adequate, etc)? (WIS procedure is to unbolt from engine first, TY Maj Dundee)
Engine is junk, Maybe easier to install a different new torque converter, then install the replacement engine? (Does anyone have the WIS for R&I the torque converter?)
Or is it best in the long run to simply strip down in place to a short block, and drop the mains to turn crank and remove the T/C, or is there a 'trick to the trade' on these 112 engines?
Does anyone have the WIS for R&I the torque converter?
Thank you.
Last edited by Jerry Easley; Jul 28, 2022 at 11:30 AM. Reason: clarifications
