1981 300D (Normally Aspirated)
Auto Transmission
Siezed Engine Replacement and Removal
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So, I've been trying to replace the engine in this car for nearly 12 months but I never seem to have the time. I'm planning on getting something accomplished with the extended weekend.

The latest hold up is the torque convertor. I removed the trans from the old engine and discovered the torque convertor. I'm concerned that I should have figured out a way to free the TC before removing the trans, that perhaps these two pieces are balanced in some way. Now that the trans is off, do I reconnect the way it was and try to free the TC? How do I free the TC - the engine is seized and I can't rotate it to get to the TC bolts. I am planning to use this trans with the replacement engine, so the TC will be necessary.

Thanks for your input.

Eric

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