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Old Nov 29, 2005 | 03:58 AM
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I have a 97 A4 and want to do my own torque converter install. Does anyone know of link or website with installation instructions? Thanks.
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Except for the actual unbolting of the converter the procedure is the same as for a manual install. You should be able to find some pics on the threads. I have seen recently a good set of pics on dropping the driveline, can't remember where the post was. I would highly recommend you purchase a set of manuals for your car before you start.
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Originally Posted by cbx1047cc
I have a 97 A4 and want to do my own torque converter install. Does anyone know of link or website with installation instructions? Thanks.

Here ya go...

http://mikemercury.home.att.net/342.htm

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Thanks, that's just what I was looking for.
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A quick question: I briefly looked a the threads to remove the drivetrain. Does the torque tube need to be removed from the engine in order to remove the torque converter or can you just lower the trans/diff assembly and seperate them at the torque converter? Thanks
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Originally Posted by cbx1047cc
A quick question: I briefly looked a the threads to remove the drivetrain. Does the torque tube need to be removed from the engine in order to remove the torque converter or can you just lower the trans/diff assembly and seperate them at the torque converter? Thanks

I had asked that very same question.

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1190657

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Originally Posted by JSTAN
I had asked that very same question.

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1190657

Thanks.
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