Converter won't bolt up!
07-04-2005, 04:56 PM
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Originally Posted by lvstogofst2002
are you guys serious? you're grinding flexplates to make torque converters fit? that's a load of crap if i've ever heard it...... remind me not to buy a PI
07-05-2005, 03:59 PM
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I had the same problem...it can be drilled out with the trans in the truck but it ain't easy. I drilled out the hole in my driveplate (it was close to matching up) and have had no problems so far. My converter is a TCI also. Saw nothing about it in the destuctions! 
07-05-2005, 05:12 PM
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Starting to feel a little bit better about it. Now that it is in and working and apparantly other major TC makers screw it up also. It was a major PITA on top of an already difficult undertaking. I'd like to know if there was something different/unique with my particular truck or if the TC was made wrong. Want to fix it at some point. I feel I've increased the potential for flex plate failure by grinding the holes.
FWIW PI is yet to respond to an e-mail regarding the issue.
FWIW PI is yet to respond to an e-mail regarding the issue.
07-05-2005, 07:35 PM
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I have yet to have problem bolting a PI up in any silverado SS's or S-10's for that matter.
I start all of the bolts loosly then tighten. Do not put in one at a time and tighten as the PI's are usually really close to the insides of the three holes. You will have fun trying to bolt it up then.
I start all of the bolts loosly then tighten. Do not put in one at a time and tighten as the PI's are usually really close to the insides of the three holes. You will have fun trying to bolt it up then.