Removing torque converter bolts LS 4L60E 5.3

[@Autowizard2]

Awesome information. I’ve been out of the shops for over fifteen years and am somewhat new to this platform. I’m currently replacing the engine in my wife’s 13 Avalanche and let me tell ya… NEVER EVER AGAIN. I now remember why I moved into service writing and then out of the industry all together.😂

[@Parkerfinds88]

I agree completely with you. Add a little heat to it. I'm actually dealing with some stuck hex screws right now I'm gonna put the propane. Map gas on it and see if it loosens up. But I like how you show the service port has a back where you can access the back of the screw. That's key to this whole job.

[@J.Crooner]

If you're fortunate to get those bolts out then I'd replace them with some standard six point bolts.👍😎👌

[@Mreasytoo]

These three bolts are kicking my ass... iv got one finally so two bolts. This engine swap has turned into a time consuming issue due to these Allen head bolts.!!

[@MODOORTEK]

YES!!! this is the video i was searching for! Great help, Thank you Sir!

[@Horner181]

Still blows my mind Chevrolet would do something this dumb..

[@Djmedic23]

Thanks for the video. Im pulling mine in my burban and got 2/3 out fine 3rd one stripped so trying this before before welding on it

[@bambeeno1411]

What size are they

[@bobbyhancock170]

I just done mine in my 01 gmc 5.3 and used extensions at the front of the truck got all 3 out but not without busting my knuckles first ouch but im going to replace rhem with regular bolts thats for sure

[@toneloccskii]

What is the other smaller inspection plug next to the big one? I know the big one shows the flywheel but what’s the purpose of the other?

[@bensonben921]

What’s wrong with a regular bolts. Why Allen wrench

[@chriskolar]

I suppose the factory has a machine that tightens up the bolts.

[@LilChicano]

Snapped my flex plate in my an was able to hand loosen those bolts 🤣

[@WilliamJones-pl2hx]

What would you do if you had torque converter bolts go in at an angle?

[@chriskolar]

You mean they were cross threaded? Take it back apart Drill out the messed-up threads Tap to a larger size If that is not possible, then the anchors will have to be removed and new ones installed.

[@adriangarcia7307]

How long did you heat up each bolt?

[@chriskolar]

About 2 minutes, approximately 250 degrees to get the thread locker loosened up.

[@adriangarcia7307]

@@chriskolar gonna give it a shot today hopefully it all turns out alright. Thanks for the video

[@adriangarcia7307]

@@chriskolar i also doused the bolts with pb blaster so gonna try it later see how it all goes

[@adriangarcia7307]

Update: I tried the this method it did not work for me. So what I did I heated the bolt for about 4 minutes than put a breaker bar with a 8mm hex and luckily it worked and I didn’t round out the nut.

[@radioactivecat1345]

Does that access hole need a cover on it?

[@chriskolar]

Yes, there is a cover for the access hole

[@joshratcliff3065]

I'm working on my first ls 5.3 everyone loves these engines why ??? This has been the BIGGEST PILE OF SHIT I HAVER LAYED WRENCHES ON BESIDES A JAGUAR LONG TIME GM FAN BUT GAHH LEEE MAN ! The fucking cam bearings fall out when you pull the cam fucking really 😅!! I've never in the 100 cam swaps on gm ford's dodge seen somthing soo pathetic . The ones that didn't fall out look like some one went in there with a die grinder with a cartridge roll for porting all I can say is I sure hope this cam swap and head work ,tune an torque converter wakes this turd up !. My 1997 z71 could do donuts around this turd !!! Sorry I was just venting !!

[@jasminekolar400]

Cool

[@vincenttua496]

I love tight 😂😂😂