Can you reuse flex plate bolts?
Its ok to reuse them, just put a little loctite on them when reinstalling.
Can I reuse my flywheel bolts?
Flywheel bolts are reusable as long as they are in good condition. Clean them off, apply red loctite. Good as news and you wont have to spend an extra 60 on new ones.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.