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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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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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Re: Not again! Tick tick tick
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Do you have both alignment pins installed?
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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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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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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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Re: Not again! Tick tick tick
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Gee, someone familiar with SVXi near PA. Hmmmmmm.
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Re: Not again! Tick tick tick
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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Re: Not again! Tick tick tick
You've pulled a tranny?
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Re: Not again! Tick tick tick
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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Re: Not again! Tick tick tick
it's impossible for them to "fall out"
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Re: Not again! Tick tick tick
What He^ said!
They have to be driven in with a hammer!
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