From: Recovry4x4@aol.com
Date: Wed Jul 07 2004 - 07:03:07 PDT
Glenn's observation is right on line. Another area that causes problems here
is when the torque converter doesn't seat completely in the back of the
crankshaft. When you install your new flexplate, check to see that the converter can
be slid up flush with it. If there is even a little gap, most people close it
up with the bolts which causes the flexing that Glenn spoke of.
Kenny
In a message dated 7/7/04 9:47:58 AM Eastern Daylight Time, mpmutt@mtaofnj.us
writes:
> Hi Derek
> Those flex plates typically last the life of the vehicle. The only
> reason most of them are changed is due to the ring gear being stripped.
> You should be sure that it was installed correctly, and that the
> transmission bellhousing is fully seated to the engine block all
> around. A problem happens if the transmission hangs up on the dowls or
> has some material lodged under the seating edge when it is bolted up.
> If it is not seated exactly right there will be a mis-alignment that
> will flex and fatigue the steel flex plate with every revolution,
> causing it to crack and fail quickly.
>
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