Is it possible to remove the engine and merely unbolt the transmission from the flex plate? I'm thinking about trying it and don't fancy pulling the transmission as I don't have a lift and it doesn't look like a fun job to try on your back.

Thanks for any insight.

 

The front of the torque converter has a boss about 2" long that fits into the rear of the crank. You have to take the bolts out securing the torque converter to the flex plate. There is a rubber trapezoidal shaped plug right next to the crank sensor on the front of the shield at the rear of the engine that I used for clearance. use an old style drum break adjuster to rotate the flex plate until each bold head is visible in the opening. I don't remember if there are three or four bolts securing the torque converter to the flex plate.

You will need to have a jack under the trans when you pry loose the trans from the engine and the torque converter from the rear of the crank.

 

Thanks, sounds like I should be able to manage that.