Replacing Flexplate/Torque Conv.?

[DigitalBee]

How difficult is it to replace the flexplate? While I'm at it, I'll probably slap on an aftermarket Torque Converter. Can anyone give me a rough estimate of how much work I'm going to put into this? Is this something recomended for me to do, or have done at a shop.

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[3.4 slow to go]

there are 3 bolts holding the torque convertor to the flexplate. I think 6 bolts holding the flexplate to engine, never really counted. 6 bolts holding tranny to engine, 4bolts, maybe,for the dust sheild underneath bellhousing.

edit: I'm doing this myself, but the bird is not my daily ride. if do it yourself, have about 2 friends with to make it go faster, especially lining the engine & tranny back up. It can be a bytch :mad:

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[3.4 slow to go]

actually didn't need more people to hook up the tranny. Just 1 hr to find the damn bolts. Looked under the car & the tranny & engine were lined up! just started the first bolt & brought the two together [img]graemlins/love.gif[/img] .

what is your update? are you going to do it your self?

[DigitalBee]

I am going to purchase the parts here in a week or so. What brand/Model of Torque converter and Flexplate would you perfer? Where can I order it from?

Thanks!