What does a damper plate do?
A damper plate is a disc that is located within the main valve to absorb the noise and vibrations that build up as the machine is being operated.
How do I know if my damper plate is bad?
First of all, the signs that a damper plate is going bad will be a “knocking” noise coming from the bell housing of the transmission. The plate in question is bolted to the flywheel and transfers power to the input shaft of the transmission via a splined coupling.
What is an engine drive plate?
The drive plate, or damper as it is often called, bolts to the engine flywheel and connects the engine to the transmission / gearbox splined shaft. Drive-Force drive plates feature a ring of springs between the engine mount plate and the transmission spline plate.
What is a drive plate on a transmission?
Drive plates or Flex are used by automatic transmission vehicles. This component is a meta disc which connects transmission’s torque converter to the engine’s crankshaft. With such direct connection, the plate delivers power to the transmission.
How does a drive plate work?
The drive plate acts as a cushion absorbing sudden changes in torque transmitted between the engine and the gearbox. So when the boat goes into gear, or there is a sudden change in torque for whatever reason, the plate absorbs the torsional shock.
Do automatic cars have DMF?
A torque converter automatic transmission does not normally need a dual mass flywheel because the torque converter does the job, but a DSG is a twin shaft twin clutch preselector automatic and does need a DMF to protect the transmission from too much sudden torque transfer.
Where is the drive plate located and what is its purpose?
Located in the bell housing between the engine and transmission, the medium pizza-pan sized drive damper is usually bolted to the flywheel of the engine and spline connected to the transmission. Its purpose is to absorb or dampen the torsional impact and noise of the power stroke from the engine.
What are the signs of bad torque converter?
6 Signs of a Failing Torque Converter
- Loss of Acceleration.
- Slipping Between Gears.
- Vehicle Won’t Shift at All.
- Transmission is Overheating.
- Transmission Fluid Leak.
- Bad Transmission Fluid.
What are drive plates?
Is a flexplate and flywheel?
Basically a flywheel or flex plate is the round metal disc shaped component that transfers power from the engine to the transmission. A flywheel is usually referenced to a car with a standard transmission,and a “flex plate” is used with automatic transmissions.
Do DSG gearboxes have a DMF?