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Yes I do know burning the rods from the crank shaft is labor intense. Probably not in the TM either. But I do what it takes to get the job done without breaking the bank and destroying good parts. The engine was worth about $10.. It was brought to me in this condition and I had it up and running...

I hope you were able to get the torque converter unbolted from the flex plate by now. I have encountered this situation many times over the years that the engine was not able to be turned over. In your situation I would use a transmission jack or a floor jack on a level solid surface and just...

Sorry. You MUST remove the transmission to replace the torque converter seal. There is not enough space to remove the torque converter. It is just enough to replace the flex-plate. I only replace the flex-plate like this when that is all I want to replace. Follow a simple rule. If it ain't broke...

Yes you will have to remove the linkage , down shift wire, vacuum line from modulator and the cooler lines. There are 6 3/8" hex 9/16" bolts holding the transmission bell housing to the block. You must remove the bottom half of the flex-plate cover. Remove the 4 bolts holding the crossmember to...

Basically the same but all thread would make a lot of friction to slide that assembly back. I use 4" grade 8 4" x 16 tpi and slide it back. It's very easy and requires no helper. The plywood lets the floor jack travel back and forth. Do remove the starter and heat shield. Also the dipstick tube...

Just get yourself a flywheel tool. Saves removal of glow plugs and makes turning and inspecting the ring gear and flywheel as easy as pulling the handle. From the looks of the teeth on the ring gear I would say the mesh was not even and maybe tight. You can change the flex-plate/flywheel without...

And may I recommend the flanged starter bolts. https://www.summitracing.com/parts/ado-11610633?seid=srese1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIsPbB1b6n6gIVHP_jBx3HOwa-EAQYASABEgJFBfD_BwE That was easy. Take Care and Be Safe.

Fill it thru the dipstick tube. Put 6 QTS in and check it. Top it off from there. 6 to 10 QTS is average. Your engine may not turn over because the starter has eaten a hole on the flex plate or the gears are too far apart to engage. I would not attempt to engage until you get the broken bolt...

The starter bolt and the whine are not directly related. The starter bolt should be replaced ASAP. And use new bolts if you are not sure of the age and stress that has been applied to the starter bolts. Torque the starter bolts or just make sure they are tight. Not gorilla tight. A shorter 3/8"...