Six bolts - torque converter

[lufepeju]

Hi, guys.

I have an auto Mini SPI in Brazil (year 1993), and here is not easy to find specialized people dealing with this specific autogearbox.

Now my engine/gearbox is in a workshop. I gave them some instructions, but even so they tryed to remove the torque converter by themselves. So, they removed ALL the six bolts in the front of the torque converter. They used and adapted puller but did not manage to remove the converter - actually it didn't move.

So, I asked them to put three bolts again with the due space between them, what was done.

The converter is still in its place, so I ask: due to the removal of the six bolts, did I loose my converter? Or it would just happen if the converter was removed without the six bolts?

Can I try again to remove it, now with three bolts in their places?

Finally: as I do not have the specific tool, is it possible to remove the converter using a hydraulic puller attached to the edge of the converter?

Thanks and sorry for my poor English.

Regards from Brazil.

Luiz Fernando

[norm]

Hi Luiz, welcome to the Register. Your English is perfectly understandable, and a whole lot better than my Portuguese! I can't help you with your question, but I'm sure someone will be along soon who can

[69hcode]

I would order the correct puller. A large puller on the sides will likely warp it. When it comes loose it will sound like a gunshot or something broke. At least mine did. Maybe Martin will chime in about all 6 bolts being removed. He knows the transmissions better than anybody. It might leak there even if everything is still aligned.

[limby2000]

Hi Luis, did they remove the big washer under the locking tab beneath the big centre bolt ,which has the keyway on. Its not unusual for people to forget. You will not shift it while its in place.

[69hcode]

Didn't think that they might leave the washer in.

[lufepeju]

Well, thank you untill this moment, guys. I've already found a man here who can deal with my autogearbox and in a few days he will be working on it.

Anyway, as I was not there when the six bolts where removed, I do not know if there was some noise or not.

When I have the part finally (and correctly) removed, is there any way to check if the torque converter is ok or broken?

[mra-minis]

Mar 17, 2017 1:08:49 GMT 69hcode said:

I would order the correct puller. A large puller on the sides will likely warp it. When it comes loose it will sound like a gunshot or something broke. At least mine did. Maybe Martin will chime in about all 6 bolts being removed. He knows the transmissions better than anybody. It might leak there even if everything is still aligned.

That is correct it might leak in which case you are going to need to find a new convertor or someone who can fix yours, however the SPi convertor, anything later than about 1990 seem to have better seals so you could be ok, the other issue is if you have any fitted shims if these move it is doubtful that you will fix it by just refitting the 6 machine screws back in to their respective holes, although I have found that most later convertors didn't have shims so fingers crossed...

Just as a helpful hint (not a self plug at all...) I can supply you with all the correct tooling to strip and rebuild your AP2 unit including convertor pullers

[mra-minis]

Mar 18, 2017 11:03:33 GMT lufepeju said:

Well, thank you untill this moment, guys. I've already found a man here who can deal with my autogearbox and in a few days he will be working on it.

Anyway, as I was not there when the six bolts where removed, I do not know if there was some noise or not.

When I have the part finally (and correctly) removed, is there any way to check if the torque converter is ok or broken?

Unless you find someone with a convertor dyno then the only option is to fit it and test it....