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Old 11-12-2012, 08:38 PM
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Not again! Tick tick tick

I replaced my flexplate about a year ago with the thicker one. I just had my exhaust redone with a new main cat and resonator. I drive on weekends only. But sure enough it's back! The ticking from the engine! It goes away at around 2k RPMs. Please tell me it's not the flexplate again! Could an exhaust leak cause this ticking?
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Old 11-13-2012, 03:10 PM
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Re: Not again! Tick tick tick

It has been confirmed. It's the flex plate. My mechanic used a small camera to look inside and found the crack. Why did this happen? The last one cracked because the trans locked up and it was the original SVX flexplate (phase 1). This one was the thicker flex plate, phase 2 (I believe the Outback one).

1)Can someone guide me to which flex plate I should buy
2)Is there any necessary steps that need attention for the next install?
3)Anyone know someone who can do the install without breaking my bank?
Thanks!

I noticed that the original flex plate had less holes than the thicker one Does this make a difference?
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Old 11-13-2012, 03:20 PM
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It has been confirmed. It's the flex plate. My mechanic used a small camera to look inside and found the crack. Why did this happen? The last one cracked because the trans locked up and it was the original SVX flexplate. This one was the thicker flex plate (I believe the Legacy one).

1)Can someone guide me to which flex plate I should buy
2)Is there any necessary steps that need attention for the next install?
3)Anyone know someone who can do the install without breaking my bank?
Thanks!

I noticed that the original flex plate had less holes than the thicker one Does this make a difference?

Do you have both alignment pins installed?
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Old 11-13-2012, 03:26 PM
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Re: Not again! Tick tick tick

That was a questioned I asked my mechanic. He had an assistant do the job who no longer works there. Are the alignment pins (2) on the left and right side of the housing? We noticed the holes but could not see inside. Are the pins visible or are they deep inside those holes?
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Old 11-13-2012, 03:38 PM
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Re: Not again! Tick tick tick

The alignment pins are on either side of the bellhousing and there are 2 of them. Sometimes they stay in the trans side, sometimes the engine side, pretty randomly when you take them apart. I'm not sure whether you could look at it from the right angle to visually check whether they're there. They are pretty important. When the engine and trans are separated while replacing the flex plate, make sure sure they are both present.
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Re: Not again! Tick tick tick

The webbing on the back of the engine block where the alignment pins go is about 0.55" thick.
The webbing on the transmission bell housing where the alignment pins go is just under 0.40" thick.
The alignment pins are about 0.867" long.
So, if the pin is installed, you SHOULD be able to see it from the back.
But, like icing said, just make sure that the pins are installed the next time.
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Old 11-13-2012, 09:16 PM
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Re: Not again! Tick tick tick

Thanks guys! Honestly, I did not see any pins in those holes. They seemed empty. I might have to bite the bullet and bring it to a trans shop this time.
Would the flex plate crack because of these missing? Anyone have a photo of how it should look with them in?
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Old 11-13-2012, 09:21 PM
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Thanks guys! Honestly, I did not see any pins in those holes. They seemed empty. I might have to bite the bullet and bring it to a trans shop this time.
Would the flex plate crack because of these missing? Anyone have a photo of how it should look with them in?
If you probe the hole with something, Bic pen for example, see how deep the probe can enter.





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Hmmmmmm.
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Gee, someone familiar with SVXi near PA.
Hmmmmmm.
Your'e about the same distance as me...

I make it out to the Scranton/Wilkes Barre area quite often lately, but I'm usually always pretty busy.
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If you probe the hole with something, Bic pen for example, see how deep the probe can enter.





Gee, someone familiar with SVXi near PA.
Hmmmmmm.
I've used a tool like the one on the right to determine if I'm pulling a trans I just installed.
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I've used a tool like the one on the right to determine if I'm pulling a trans I just installed.
You've pulled a tranny?
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Old 11-14-2012, 04:49 PM
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I spoke to my mechanic and he believes they were put back in but they probably fell out! I don't trust mechanics that don't admit their mistakes. I might as well pay extra and have the whole Trans checked at a Trans shop.
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it's impossible for them to "fall out"
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Old 11-14-2012, 07:29 PM
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it's impossible for them to "fall out"
What He^ said!
They have to be driven in with a hammer!
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