Tacoma cracked flex plate 454

Does it sound feasible that if mounted backwards it would still sort of work without warping the flexplate. Toyota flexplate toyota 4runner, pickup truck, t100. Mine was cracked all the way around the center mounting holes shop the new one is. The job of a flex plate is to allow for expansion of the torque converter as engine rpm increases. Discussion in the hokey ass message board started by hudsoncustom. Broken flex plates can not be repaired, they must be replaced. A 168 tooth flexplate uses a 11 12inch bolt circle. The crack had propagated for 23 of circumference over a period of at least 10k miles probably more. A serious crack can cause a mild vibration when driving, so can a faulty torque converter. Patc sells billet flexplates, performance flexplates, stock flexplates for dodge, ford and gm.

A damaged flex plate can create serious expensive damage. Never ignore this problem because it can lead to further damage of the transmission. Buy scat crankshafts fp 454 sfi flexplate for big block chevrolet. Bad starter drive can cause teeth or ring gear to wear rapidly. If a toyota tacoma flex plate is somehow damaged, a new unit will be essential before you can drive the vehicle. I might remove the bottom cover and inspect the bolts attached to the converter. This flexplate is a direct replacement for your toyota 4runner, pickup truck, t100, tacoma or tundra with a cracked, broken or damaged flexplate. Some aftermarket flexplates are drilled with both patterns to accept large and small diameter torque converters. The flex plates connects the engine and transmission.

Marine drive flex plate gm chevy 454 damper 26 spline velvet drive 1004650007. I promise you that the next transmission i have to replace or any other person i hear of needing a transmission i will be heavily promoting monster transmission and tell them that i personally use monster transmission. As the cars flex plate corrodes from exposure, the unit can become damaged and fail. Patc sells billet flexplates, performance flexplates, dodge ford. We recently had an 02 4runner with 2k mi in for a flex plate drive plate flywheel replacement due to a ticking noise. Has anyone ever had a flexplate crack, and if so, does it sound like what i am describing. Vehicles with automatic transmissions have a flex plate. Atp z166 automatic transmission flywheel flexplate product image. Furthermore, if not properly diagnosed it will occur again and often damage to the transmission may follow. If not properly diagnosed it will occur again and often damage to the transmission may follow. Can you replace chevy flexplate without removing tranny answers.

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This skid plate is formed from solid steel, cnc laser cut and cnc press bent for amazing accuracy. The problem turned out to be a cracked flex plate which. A cracked flex plate is almost always a sign of other problems. Auto trans flexplate fits 19882004 toyota tacoma 4runner. So i know, what was the truck like with the cracked flex plate. A cracked flexplate is almost always a sign of other problems. Find a quality toyota tacoma flywheelflex plate and other used auto parts from the top auto salvage yards. Rockauto ships auto parts and body parts from over 300 manufacturers to customers doors worldwide, all at warehouse prices. The converter is bolted to the flex plate and the other side of the converter slides inover the transmission shaft.

It is not any of the accessories ran it without a belt on, not the rockers checked the lash. You should use the 454 parts here as well if you have them. As the cars toyota tacoma flex plate gets older, the part can become damaged and fail. Hey guys, i work at an independent shop in a small town.

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However, again, the 454 uses a different part number, and there is a slight difference in the parts. I would imagine if you get a big enough crack in the flex plate it would cause more issue but that is outside of my knowledge and would. I would like to check the flexplate next but i wanted to know if there was a way to do this without dropping the entire transmission. Flex plate is bolted to the crank and i do not think it is these bolts that are lose. The raised areas on the flexplate are facing the crank, which i believe is incorrect, and could have moved the plate farther from the engine and is keeping my starter pinion from engaging all of the flexplate teeth. Then it is welded in house by our skilled craftsmen. This product can expose you to chemicals including styrene, which is known to the state of california to cause cancer.

Sep 06, 2016 this video demonstrates the sound, diagnosis and solution to what sounded like a rod knocking on a 1999 toyota 4runner with a 3. New and used car and truck parts and accessories on sale. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. We have the largest selection of toyota tacoma flywheelflex plate parts at discount prices. The vehicles flex plate is an essential part of your driveshaft. Because the flex plate is an integral part of your cars powertrain, and replacing it involves removing the transmission, a significant amount of labor will be involved. I have heard that a 366 and 454 flywheel have the same weights on the flywheel and are inter changeable but no one i talk to is sure 100%. If your transmission is in need of repair, dont compromise the performance and safety of your car with suspect, offbrand replacement parts from the local auto parts. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 49 flex models in tacoma.

Dude, looking at your questions for the past 2 weeks, you should give up trying to fix your own vehicle. Discussion in the hokey ass message board started by jimv, jun 7. What can i do to troubleshoot this aside from dropping the trans and inspecting. I think my problem is the flexplate i have might be for a 454 bbc does the 454 have only one set of bolt holes in it. A cracked flexplate can allow relative movement between the converter and crank flange, as well.

After a couple of weeks it started making a noise and figured out it was a cracked flexplate. Shop ford flex vehicles for sale in tacoma, wa at cars. I went from an externally balanced 454 to a internally balanced stroker 489 which. Jack up the front, then the back, of the car to place one jack stand under four supporting frame points to carry the vehicle at least 24 inches off the ground to replace the flywheel on an automatic transmission. How to know if a flexplate is warped it still runs. You really should check the end play on the crank using a dial indicator should measure 0.

After about 250 miles, i started hearing a knocking after the motor was warmed up and sitting at idle in park or drive. Toyota tundra flywheelflexplate advance auto parts. Internally balanced flexplates do not have extra counterweights on them. They will put it on and put the whole thing back together and i should be good to go. And no, i cannot see anything with the inspection cover off. You can also note that a 153 tooth flexplate always uses the straight bolt pattern starter, and the 168 tooth flexplate. The rotating assembly with flexplate converter may be thrusting forward. If your flexplate is warped, you may not be able to start your pickup truck at all. As the cars toyota flex plate is exposed to the elements, it can become damaged and fail. Low range off road is proud to release its defiant armor gas tank skid plate for the 19952004 toyota tacoma excab and double cab models. While it was quite rusted, i didnt think it was that big of a deal.

The flex plate is bolted to the rear of the journal. Partsgeek offers replacements for the 4runner, tacoma, pickup, t100, mr2, corolla plus more. Toyota flex plate 4runner corolla tacoma tundra 1999 2002. I believe it is a cracked flexplate because i have a vibration when converter locks. After some help from jomentum, he diagnosed it was likely a cracked flexplate. The crack was visible by removing the flexplate inspection cover. Sep 16, 2008 well heres my question, this truck runs like a champ, ive always maintained everything in my garage that was in my boundarys of knowledge, oil changes,chassis lubed, brakes, the small stuff.

You are also going to want the 454 s 7 blade clutch fan, and 4row radiator as. Toyota tacoma diy flexplate replacement toyota tacoma. Im beginning to think i might have a cracked flexplate. Bbc big block chevy 454 flexplate flex plate 168 tooth external balance new. Gm performance view topic broke my fourth flexplate.

It has a few thousand miles since the trans rebuild. The tci superquality flexplates are thicker than stock plates to withstand the stresses of todays high rpm engines and highstall torque converters. Only 1 left in stock, usually ships within 1 business day. Did it happen all at once or did it slowly get worse. I dropped the motor in with the flexplate that came with it. I suppose it was pretty obvious something was wrong, as you were headed to the dealer. Oct 12, 2009 also, the engine mount clam shells all steel engine side mount off of the 350 will work with the 454.

I can answer that question, i have a 4l80e from a 1994 suburban with a 454, and the six bolt flexplate from a 1979 suburban two piece rear main seal engine lines up with the holes in the converter. Tci forged flexplates 399973 free shipping on orders. Toyota t100, auto tranny, cracked flexplate, 5vz 3. Dec 11, 2017 i show you a nice trick to help you when changing your flex plate of converter. Mark iv bigblock flywheels and flexplates are pretty easy to recognize. I dropped the trans pan today and the fluid looked good without any shards. All 396, 402, and 427ci engines are internally balanced and all 454ci and larger engines are externally balanced. The premier site for everything to do with hot rod, customs, low riders, rat rods, and more.

Broken or loose bolts on the crankshaft end of the flexplate, or on the torque converter side, missalign the flexplate, causing a high side of the plate to strike or. A functional toyota flex plate is designed to transfer power from the vehicles transmission to the driveshaft at the same time stopping shaking. When all is said and done, i am getting a new rear main seal on the engine, a new front main seal on the transmission, a new flex plate and a new torque converter. The red lines in the photo mark the ends of the crack. Their forged selection for chrysler includes special counterbalanced flexplates for neutral balance torque converters in cast crank. Toyota flex plate 4runner corolla tacoma tundra 1999.

Wonder you can push the trans 8 inches back because of the levers attached to the trans. Tci offers popular chrysler, ford, and chevy applications. Engine runs fine, transmission functions as designed, but i get a scratching noise once at operating temperature that is only really noticeable in d or r with a foot on the brake. An automobiles toyota flex plate is an essential part of the vehicles driveshaft. Flex plates of all the best brands in the industry at an affordable rate that fits the price range you are looking for. How to replace the flywheel on an automatic transmission. This is a known issue with the flexplates found behind the 3vze 3. Scat crankshafts fp454sfi flexplate for big block chevrolet. Toyota tacoma flex plate flywheel plate atp pioneer.

Compare 2004 toyota tacoma flywheel flexplate brands. The 2001 toyota rav4 has 1 problems reported for cracked flex platetorque converter. They said the only thing that are waiting on is the flex plate which should be in tomorrow morning. Toyota tacoma automatic transmission 2001, flexplate by genuine. Flexplate, superplate, 168tooth, steel, internal engine balance, 2piece rear main seal, sfi 29. Im thinking broken flex plate in my 73 blazer however when im in gear low rpm. Our store offers a wide selection of toyota tacoma automatic transmission flexplates and components.

Flywheel x1gm for tacoma fj cruiser tundra 2005 2006 2007 2009 2008 2014 2010. I think my flexplate may be broken and the cause of an annoying rattle. How to replace the flywheel in vehicles it still runs. As the cars toyota flex plate corrodes from exposure, it can crack and fail. Typically this occurs because the torque converter bolts come loose, or if the transmission was ever removed and the bolts were not torqued properly this will. In a 1976 chevy with a big block 454 can you use a 4 speed. When i tore it apart it had a missing torque converter bolt. The staff has been amazing to work with and takes care of their customers better than any other company i have ever dealt with. Well i had a good friends tranny shop do my 3rd trans.