How do you inspect a flexplate?
How do you inspect a flexplate?
Hear this out loudPauseStart the engine and let it idle. Slide under the vehicle with a stethoscope, and place the stethoscope probe against the underside of the bell housing. Any noise emanating from the this region indicates a problem with the flexplate and/or torque converter-flexplate combination.
Can you replace a flexplate?
Hear this out loudPauseTo replace the flex plate the transmission needs to be removed, its a 7 hour operation and the flex plate seals and oils would be another $185 to $195.
What happens when I replace my flex plate?
Consequently, the teeth of the ring gear, can become damaged over time, causing a grinding sound. Ring gear problems can damage the starter motor as well. So, if you find you have to replace your flex plate, you might want to check your starter as well.
What to do if you have a flexplate problem?
So, if you suspect you have a flexplate problem, there are a couple ways to investigate further. So, if you listen to the transmission bell housing with a stethoscope, while the engine is idling; any sounds coming from inside the bellhousing indicate, flexplate problems. Some bell housings have an, inspection port.
Do you have to remove transmission to replace flexplate?
Accessing the flexplate can be quite difficult. In addition, flexplate misalignment is often caused by problems during engine or transmission installation. If you do decide to undertake a flexplate replacement yourself, you should probably put aside a day for the job. To get at the flexplate, you’ll have to remove the transmission.
What does the flexplate do on a car?
The flexplate and the ring gear, fitted to the outside of it. The starter motor, engages this ring gear to start the engine. There may be times that you have to remove it. But, if you have to remove the flexplate, it must go back on the same way.
So, if you suspect you have a flexplate problem, there are a couple ways to investigate further. So, if you listen to the transmission bell housing with a stethoscope, while the engine is idling; any sounds coming from inside the bellhousing indicate, flexplate problems. Some bell housings have an, inspection port.
Consequently, the teeth of the ring gear, can become damaged over time, causing a grinding sound. Ring gear problems can damage the starter motor as well. So, if you find you have to replace your flex plate, you might want to check your starter as well.
What happens if you fail to torque a flexplate?
Failure to torque the bolts, to proper specifications and in proper sequence. Failure to use starter shims, where required. Poor quality parts. Missing Dowel pins. A loose bolt on a flexplate or a crack between it’s bolt holes can result in a; knocking or rattling sound.
Can a cracked flex plate cause transmission problems?
A cracked flex plate is almost always, a sign of other problems. So, if not properly diagnosed, it will occur again and often damage to the transmission may follow. The same things that caused the flexplate to crack, can also cause transmission problems.
