Thread: Flexplate bolt broke off smh

Flexplate bolt has broke off I just wanna know any suggestions on getting the broken flexplate bolt off the torque converter every thing else is taken apart ready to be pulled but it was rusted really bad on there and with a simple twist it broke off... any insight? Thanks!!!

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Originally Posted by Fivefingerdeathpunch

Can you grab it with a vise grips at all??

I'd heat the thing with a torch or a map gas handheld and grip it and twist it out. Or weld a nut on the end through the center of the nut and use a socket wrench to remove it.

The end of the bolt where the the thread meets is broke so there is no way of me getting it out I just want to see if I take out the 2 flexplate bolts and slightly pull the engine out will it be ok

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This is the bolt im referring to

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Originally Posted by Fivefingerdeathpunch

If the bolt is stuck in the torque conveter and you can get the other 2 out, you should be able to get the motor away from the trans and lifted out. I dont think the flex plate has threads for the bolts.

Ok i'll finish takin out the bolts tomorrow

Originally Posted by Scottydoggs

what he said ^^^^ then you can drill the old bolt and use a easy out to remove it, heat would be your best friend too.

Ok i'll try that


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Originally Posted by BillBoost37

Yeah..that isn't going to stop you. Once the head is gone..you are ok.

Bill thank you i feel more comfortable now that you said it i'll finish up for sure now lol

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