Rounded Torque Converter Nut

[McClellanSean]

I’m pulling the 4.0 engine out of my 98’ explorer and have a rounded torque converter bolt… any ideas on getting it off? I’ve tried a gator grip socket, and vice grips but they don’t have enough room.

 

[Turdle]

Gator socket? They work pretty well

Air chisel will turn it.

 

[donalds]

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[410Fortune]

Dang that is pretty round!

I would try air chisel first may just turn it out if you have a sharp enough tip and control

You may have to pull trans off over the converter and then attack the 8 flex plate bolts with a wrench from the side remove flywheel and converter together

Done that a time or two
A nut splitter may work after it’s loose from engine

 

[McClellanSean]

Dang that is pretty round!

I would try air chisel first may just turn it out if you have a sharp enough tip and control

You may have to pull trans off over the converter and then attack the 8 flex plate bolts with a wrench from the side remove flywheel and converter together

Done that a time or two
A nut splitter may work after it’s loose from engine

I'm hoping I don't gotta pull trans off but I'll give that air chisel a try first, thank you!

 

[Lee's Automotive]

I’m pulling the 4.0 engine out of my 98’ explorer and have a rounded torque converter bolt… any ideas on getting it off? I’ve tried a gator grip socket, and vice grips but they don’t have enough room.

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I would get a kit like this and hammer the socket on and use a ratchet to slowly remove the bolt

Amazon product ASIN B087P5GKFK

 

[C420sailor]

Heat the nuts off it and apply penetrating oil before anything

I mean…it also can’t be tight if it’s liquid, just saying….

 

[Lee's Automotive]

Heat the nuts off it and apply penetrating oil before anything

I mean…it also can’t be tight if it’s liquid, just saying….

Very true it should easily come off as long as you haven't damaged the threads that are sticking out

 

[C420sailor]

I’d sooner melt that nut and replace the flex plate and torque converter than pull the whole tranny…but I’m lazy

 

[Lee's Automotive]

I’d sooner melt that nut and replace the flex plate and torque converter than pull the whole tranny…but I’m lazy

Yep same here I'm very lazy