m50 auto rebuild question.

[bmwkevin]

need help. Motor is do and reinstalled in engine bay but torque converter is pinned against flywheel. Shouldn't it be loose? any reason why? Thanks in advance.

[AxelJohann]

If i understand you correctly.



The torque converter bolts up to the flex plate(flywheel) via 3 bolts accessible through a hole on the passenger side of the engine.

[bmwkevin]

correct. When reinstalling the motor, before connecting the flywheel to the torque converter it is tight and converter wont spin.

[AxelJohann]

U sure you dont have the transmission in P(park) The lever where the cable bolts up?

[bmwkevin]

Not sure but will check. thank and i will get back shortly on this.

[AxelJohann]

Alright

[NbAmTwE]

curious as to the result

[whiskychaser]

If the TC is hitting the flex plate/flywheel before the gap between the engine/tranny is fully closed, then I'd suggest the TC isnt seated correctly. You need to turn it while pushing back it into the bellhousing.
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