Thread: Engine removal 3.9 auto

Hi , in the proccess of removing my 3.9 but am a struggling with removing the four torque converter bolts as there seems to be no space to get a socket in and unbolt them . Do i need to remove the engine sump for access ? Also any hints on removing the main bell housing bolts would be greatly appreciated .

I took a few pics the last time I swapped out a 3.9, thread here:

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/technical-...into-94-a.html

The torque converter bolts are difficult but not impossible, if the flex plate is rotated just right you can get your socket and ratchet in alongside the sump. With my socket set I had to half engage the socket on the ratchet to reach the bolt heads. Remove the little round plate off the bottom of the bell housing as all the bolts and sockets you drop will just fall out of the hole.