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A flex plate is the metal conector between the engine's crankshaft and your transmission's torque converter or clutch assembly. It "flexes" to take some of the initial force from the clutch or convertor and also aids in abating the vibration transferred between the two components.
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Can I replace flexplate without dropping transmission 99 Honda Accord?
No. The flex plate is on the transmission input shaft between engine and transmission. To get it out you have to pull the transmission. Fortunately, it's not hard to do.
Does your 1999 Pontiac grand prix automatic transmission have a flex plate or a fly wheel?
A automatic has a flex plate and a tork converter.. A manual trans has flex plate and fly wheel...
How do you replace flex plate on ford f 150?
remove engine or transmission replace flex plate (flywheel).
Is a 1990 Chevy 350 flex plate the same as an 1985 flex plate other than the balance weight?
To my knowledge the only small block flex plate that doesn't interchange is the small block 400.
Will my torque converter flex plate spacer plate and starter from my c4 fit an aod transmission?
your spacer plate and starter should be the same the flex plate and converter will need to be replaced
When was Flex-Able created?
Flex-Able was created in 1984-01.
How do you remove flex plate?
You Have to pull the transmission or at least pull it back so you can reach the bolts holding the flex plate to the crank.
What does a flexplate do?
the purpose of the flex plate is the same as a flywheel. when the starter is engaged, it spins the flex plate, thus hopefully starting the engine.
Bad knock on engine people say flex plate on 1979 gmc 350 engine?
If it really IS the flex plate, that's a lot cheaper than other problems that could cause a bad knock. The flex plate is a steel plate that bolts to the rear of the engine and has gear teeth around it. The starter engages with the teeth to start the engine. The torque converter also bolts to the flex plate. All power produced by the engine that is used to move the vehicle goes through the flex plate. Flex plates get old and sometimes crack. When that happens you want to get the old flex plate out of there as soon as you can before it breaks completely and destroys the torque converter. A flex plate is relatively cheap, compared to a complete engine rebuild or replacing the torque converter. To replace the flex plate, simply pull the engine (or transmission, whichever is easiest), unbolt the flex plate from the crankshaft, bolt up a replacement and put the transmission (or engine) back. Of course, there is more involved than that, but it's not as bad as some repairs.
How replace flex plate in subaru legacy 96?
You have to pull the engine or transmission. The Flex plate is at the back of the engine on an automatic transmission. 6-8 bolts hold the plate to the engine, and four bolts hold the plate to the tranny.
What is the purpose of the flex-plate on 350s with automatic trannys and can new crate motors use the old one even if they give a recommended part number?
The flex plate connects to the crankshaft and bolts to the torque converter. The flex plate also has a ring gear that meshes with the starter. If the flex plate is in good condition it can be re-used. Check the gear to make sure that none of the teeth are worn. If all teeth are still in good shape and there are no cracks in the flex plate it can be reused. very commonly found in older ford f250
What is the plate between the engine and the transmission a 4L 1998 jeep called?
Flex plate
