SYMPTOMS OF A BAD OR NOISY FLEXPLATE

[@timothyprucha]

Very specific and right to the point of the problem for diagnosing flex plate. Awesome illustration! Thank you for your video.

[@bayrongarcia4322]

My 2006 Chevy Silverado 1500 6.0, all you described it's what my truck is sounding like. And one of my mechanic check it and he said all you said, that needs to get replaced this part. And other mechanic said engine needs to be change. But i know it has to be this. Like this comment or comment for and Update. Imma get it fix one of these days

[@hdwnzjurncusmnfk]

My starter grinds at startup, I have a transmission going bad and after watching this video I think I need a new flex plate. 💸💸💸

[@sedaudie]

Excellent video, this sounds like what is happening to my recently aquired 05 durango. I will check this prior to removing the engine. Thanks

[@margaretschwartzentruber3154]

You are an excellent teacher.

[@michaelpoczynek]

Thank you for making this video. Very well done!

[@Top5AutoRepairs]

My pleasure!

[@mugz90]

It would be great if you also made us hear the sound of the part while damaged as well. Not many persons understand the vehicles specifics

[@tjonesauto]

If you ever do an engine swap on any GM V6 fwd, make sure that dowel pin is there or the center will rip away

[@jeffreymoore9580]

Excellent video Top 5 Auto Repair. Well explained.

[@glisse_1]

If it's determined the Flex Plate is not cracked and the FP bolts are loose, can you tighten the bolts without removing the transmission? Thanks for the helpful video.

[@dDayye]

My 98 chevy c1500 was making a noise when I raised engine like rattling rod bearings, turned out to be loose torque converter bolts, all 4 were loose.

[@Top5AutoRepairs]

How did that happen? Was it rust or loosen before i.e. transmission swap?

[@Ellacost831]

If this flexplate is broken and misaligned, would the starter also need to be replaced?

[@desire_002]

Not necessarily but you should replace it if the flex plate was fubar

[@Mr383chevyboy]

U can remove flexplate by sliding transmission back 8 to 10 inches and remove the flex plate cuts the job down to 1 hr this is what shop do to screw people over and charge them 4 hr labor for a 1 hr job

[@runfromneko1512]

How do you slide back the transmission 10inch? Looks like mine don’t have that much room I was thinking about jacking up on the transmission and lowering the car

[@JB91710]

1996 Corvette LT1 automatic. When the engine is cold, no noise. When the engine is hot, I get a knocking noise. Once when I put the car in reverse while it was ticking, the noise instantly stopped. The noise is coming from the right rear of the engine. My mechanic threw lifters at the last two cylinders, and it didn't do anything. Does this sound like an issue with the flex plate or bolts that are backing out of the converter and hitting something?

[@lilleo1998]

Same exact issue with me... did you ever find out?

[@carnelsullivan6009]

Great video, was interesting and very helpful

[@thesetruths1404]

Any idea about this issue on my 2004 Impreza wagon manual, 156,000 miles? Clutch replaced 20,000 miles ago. Center Differential replaced 200 miles ago. Noise started after center diff replacement, about 100 miles later. Does not make noise in turns (except when coasting). A mild clicking/tapping noise (sounds soft like playing card in bike spoke) is present when coasting in any gear, front main transaxle area (transmission). It varies in frequency and speed, according to the output shaft RPMs, and sometimes it's quieter or not there at all. It's probably a small piece of flat wire from a piece of seal that got away during clutch or center differential replacement. Doesn't seem to affect operations though. Does it about 80% of the time, but is not noticeable 50% of that time. It's quiet enough where talking, dirt roads, road noise, or any stereo masks it. Doesn't make the noise when it's under load...as in forward or reverse gears in play, clutch released. Any ideas, other than debris in case? Thanks!

[@HarleySLA]

Have you checked to make sure your driveline isn't bound up and everything is properly greased (splines and joints)

[@noahvelasquez1676]

Does this also effect the acceleration? My 09 f150 does not take off right away it shakes and stalls before going lmk.

[@earlbucklin8323]

Great job.......... thank you

[@THE.MICHAEL.ANGELO]

Could it also make a metal card flapping sound? Like when people would put a playing card in their tires on the bicycles? Mine is more prominent in yhe front, driver's side. And we just got a rebuilt transmission for my 2001 GMC Yukon 1500. It happens while I'm driving, regardless if I'm accelerating to go, or cruising the freeway, or uphill and downhill. The sound comes intermittently and goes away. It doesn't stay permanently. My RPM is around, 2 - 2.5 as well.

[@TheTrevorTrove]

Yes, that's the same sound I have with a cracked flex plate.

[@jimbobbillyjoeray1880]

thats the same way i explained to my mechanic the sound i was hearing

[@Boycott_Wendys]

Great video man

[@edwinjiscoa5695]

Great explanation brother

[@dill8844]

What if it won’t start, even after a new starter?

[@jamesphillips9272]

Its weird, I have a 2017 f150 5.0 and has a knocking sound when I put it in drive but goes away when I put it in neutral. Wondering if this could be it. Guess I know what I'll be inspecting in the morning

[@HardCoreGym123]

Removed engine assembly due to blown head gasket, after the job done, engine sound changed and flexplate broke within days. Bought new flexplate and after a week broke again. Mechanic then noticed that one dowel pin is missing , after both dowels installed , engine sound changed and car fixed.

[@tjonesauto]

Same here on a 1998 Monte Carlo 3.1. the center ripped away.

[@zipkrackersr5823]

My 1997 4runner makes a noise when @ idle in drive at a red light, then when i take off the noise goes away some we swapped transmission on my v6 3.4 6 months ago, and im praying it was just loose bolts that need tightening god i pray its just loose i dont wanna have to pull the transmission again.

[@LadyScorpiusTarot]

Thank you very informative

[@RenniePaye]

Where are you located I have a 2015 ford fusion and my flex plate is broken

[@jameswhite1319]

Thanks for sharing ☮️Houston Texas

[@TravisMorgan-uv7gi]

Thanks for sharing Jamaica

[@ha48124]

Gearbox automatic focua mk2 2.0 .The sounds can only be heard when it is cold, below +2 degrees C. The starter was replaced with a new, non-original one when it was warm outside, so I don't know if I fixed the problem at that time. Half a year later, in winter, the sounds are heard again The sounds can only be heard when it is cold, below +2 degrees C. The starter was replaced with a new one when it was warm outside, so I don't know if I fixed the problem at that time. Half a year later, in winter, the sounds are heard again What do you think about this sound? What needs to be replaced or what can be checked to be 100% sure that everything is working after repair?

[@ha48124]

Sometimes it takes a long time to start or starts the second time

[@Adam83F]

I have a 2000 Jeep Cherokee and I get that clicking noise what sounds like near the flex plate area I don’t hear any noise until I am accelerating and driving Never hear it in neutral or park only when actively moving Could this still be a bad flex plate

[@isaiah131]

Same issue with a 1999 Jeep Cherokee. Yes it’s most likely the flex plate. It is very common issue with the xj’s. Sadly I just removed my transmission and now I have to remove it again just to change the plate

[@John-o9v4n]

Only 3 converter to flex plate bolts on many Gm SUV type vehicles. Not a problem as far as I know.

[@swappedoutZ71]

Gm transmission and flex plates and converters are absolute junk lol

[@skipdogg610sideboyz8]

Thanks this is my issue!!

[@lewishenderson7004]

I have a bell noise like a piece broke off and it is rattling in bottom of bell housing.

[@tjonesauto]

It's likely rubbing. Spray some WD 40 up in there while running. If it goes away it's bent from wobble. If not there may be a loose bolt to the torque converter

[@tjonesauto]

...I experienced that on a Navigator

[@richardrussum7575]

super helpful

[@israelfreenation3469]

Great video. New sub

[@yajazielarce6874]

Can someone help me I need to find a flex plate for my 2004 Mitsubishi lancer Ralliart 2.4L what’s a good website for flex plates Thanks

[@atomicdmt8763]

good info!

[@thatshilariousnocap]

I have a automatic 2008 lancer gts and it has broke 3 flexplates its a headache

[@HardCoreGym123]

Must be misalignment. I had the same issue with my car. Check 2 dowel pins when you couple tranny and crank side

[@TheAbJGarage]

Lovely

[@meatballmagoo6134]

I had a bad flex plate at around 45-50 mpg I got vibration.

[@panteraklan681]

I having that issue plus a metal noise as well sounds like I got homework to do

[@jayt717]

@@panteraklan681Ever figure it out?

[@panteraklan681]

@@jayt717yeah it was that so I change it with a heavy duty one

[@jayt717]

@@panteraklan681 Mine turned out to be the rear u-joint.

[@charleeceejay8543]

Sounds like cicadas.

[@JCGible]

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