Hi guys,

I was installing my freshly rebuilt engine and made a newbie mistake by forcing the torque converter on

I thought I had everything lined up but I obviously didn't have the transmission pump notches lined up... so the ring (inside the transmission) that connects to the two notches on the torque converter shaft broke when I tightened the engine to the the tranny.

I am looking for help! I tried to pull off the Transmission Pump plate, but couldn't get it off, or find parts to fix this!

Can someone please help me with advice on what my options are and the best approach to take??

These are the options I know of how to proceede:
  • Receive direction from someone on the forum on how to remove the Transmission pump plate and fix the broken pump ring
    • Will need to know where to buy parts too

  • Pull the tranny and take it to AAMCO
  • Purchase a rebuilt transmission
  • Purchase a certified used transmission


Any help would be greatly appreciated!!

-Hugh