| Subject: | 1994 Eagle Summit transmission problems |
| Question: |
When you say the bolt holes may be oblong, how can that happen since the converter is threaded? If the holes are oblong, would you have to replace the converter to stop this from happening again and again? Is there a special tool you use to torque the bolts since it is a tight fit? To be speced properly is it 35 foot pounds/ Thank you so much for your help. |
| Answer: | Steve, Due to the high stress and if the bolts work their way loose (i.e. they are not properly torqued), then that can cause the holes to become oblong. If the holes are oblong, there's not much you can do other than replace the converter. Unless you want to tap new holes in it (not recommended). You can find a toque wrenches and most hardware stores and auto parts stores. This will ensure you are torquing the bolts to spec. I do not know the exact torque specs for those bolts. Good luck! |