Installing a Flexplate without pulling the transmission rear wheel drive. Pt.1.

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Installing a Flexplate without pulling the transmission rear wheel drive. Pt.1.

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5 жыл бұрын

I had to pull a flexplate out of a 1988 GMC P30 7.4L 454 With a TH400 transmission. When I took the flexplate out a used bolts to slide the transmission back and keep it aligned and replaced the flexplate and then slid the transmission back into place.
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@thesetruths1404 2 жыл бұрын

Hi. I've got a 1998 Nissan Pathfinder, 164,000 miles, 3.3L V6, 5 speed automatic transmission. When it's first started it knocks or rattles for 3 seconds. Then it stops. Once warm it will only do the startup rattle about 50% of the time. Exact same noise returns from about 1,800 to 3,200 RPM and then stops. If I'm going up a hill it won't do it 50% of the time unless I press the gas pedal and cause RPMs to sharply raise. The noise increases with RPMs increasing. The main bearings and rod bearings were changed. Looked good. No rod or crank shaft slop was noted. Oil/filter is new and full. Same with transmission fluid. I've narrowed it down to 4 things based on its part time occurrence: 1. Flex plate? 2. Timing belt tensioner failing (unknown when last changed)? 3. Torque converter? 4. Hydraulic lifters? I have two short videos I recorded it and can share. Thanks!

@Sweeney-ve9uu 9 ай бұрын

I have Infiniti qx4 2000 and i had the same issue , my situation were oil lifters and gas filter and , here is more common nissan problems if you are having a bad gas milge or a evap light , evap purge valve and canister And if you are hearing knocking noise when changing between r&d change the u joint front & back , If you are having a wobble death change the taling arms lower & upper

@Sweeney-ve9uu 9 ай бұрын

So my bad oil filter can't make the oil last to 5000 miles as the oil shoud so i have to change it every 3000 or 2500 miles and you will hear it but not loud at all if it is falling then you have yo replace them , this could be your problem

@joesalazar4675 3 жыл бұрын

Is it me or by holding the phone upside down I can see you better LOL

@tedmartinsmith Ай бұрын

How did you remove it? Did it require a puller or how tight was it once you revoked the bolts?

@michaelmorris1567 4 жыл бұрын

I'm about to need to do the same thing on a 2000 Chevy Express 1500 with a 5.7l. Do you have a step by step video that shows the process from start to finish? What all do I need to remove to slide the transmission back?

@deviceone Жыл бұрын

wish he woulda answered this. I think mine went on my 2001 express 5.7. what did it sound like when it went? Mine sounds like a bunch of tocks in a tin can

@bto8282 3 ай бұрын

What if you're trying to take it off and after young boy? It's not like sliding off like it's stuck.

@keithford9564 11 ай бұрын

Did you have to remove the transmission lines?

@stanparsonstreeinc Жыл бұрын

I have f250 , needs new flex plate , do I need to drop the transmission

@TFYS-QA Жыл бұрын

DAM that looks like a pain in the neck and maybe other things too... But i may have to do it that way. Thanks for the post!

@IDK_Mr.M Жыл бұрын

I have a couple others on this same showing a bit more info

@TFYS-QA Жыл бұрын

@@IDK_Mr.M Thanks! I'll check those out

@jamagreene 2 жыл бұрын

I've got a metallic clank in my suburban. Already replaced cat. converters cause they clanky rattle oly happens when the engine is cold. Could my flexplate be damaged? Also saw where starter could be hitting flexplate...but would that happen when it's cold & on acceleration? It doesn't rattle when I've drove around for a while.

@westwasbest Жыл бұрын

My 5.3 in my Savana van is doing the exact same thing, what did you end up finding wrong with your vehicle? Did you find the flexplate to be bad and did you fix it?

@kellismith4329 Жыл бұрын

Could be the frontwheel bearings doing this

@itsdanimusic8395 3 жыл бұрын

Does this flexplate have 141 teeth? What’s the part number ?

@georgetheTech83 3 жыл бұрын

Do you know if this procedure will work on a rear wheel drive 2009 savana 4.8L ?

@IDK_Mr.M 3 жыл бұрын

Should

@tonyvamvakidi5902 3 жыл бұрын

Hello @Mr. Aldrich this work on a 400 cu in that i have on my Blazer K5 1979? Have flexplate gear wear so the starter spins without engaging.... Did you have to dislocate the transmision to do this? Help!

@IDK_Mr.M 3 жыл бұрын

It should if you unbolt the transmission mount and shift linkage and driveline and slide it back with linger bolts. Got mine from home depot.

@IDK_Mr.M 3 жыл бұрын

Use the jack to hold up the end of the transmission.

@waylonprinzen973 3 жыл бұрын

Excuse my ignorance, how did you get the bell housing off?

@IDK_Mr.M 3 жыл бұрын

The turbo 400 has a split bottom that gives more room. Most bell-housing are one piece which you can still do this without pulling still. I have another video with a 4L80E which is a full one piece bell-housing.

@MKDO_Productions.photography 3 жыл бұрын

Anyone want to help me with a step-by-step instruction? I might end up with a rust bucket '88 F150 soon, and I gotta know how to replace the flywheel before I can actually drive it.

@anthonyk-ninevarga4079 3 жыл бұрын

Did you Disconnect the drive shaft ? Did you disconnect the transmission mount ? I understand that you can move transmission back and replace the flexplate what I wanted to know is what did you have to disconnect and what didn't you have to disconnect in order to move it back 3 4 5 6 in ?

@IDK_Mr.M 3 жыл бұрын

Yes. This video i took a couple days ago.

@IDK_Mr.M 3 жыл бұрын

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@margielopez5359 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Sir we would like to know where did you buy the flex plate? and will be okay for 2002 Isuzu Rodeo?

@IDK_Mr.M 3 жыл бұрын

O'reilly auto parts. And it would work on a Isuzu rodeo. Just un bolt both drive shafts. If it 4wd. It might be harder to push back If I remember a Isuzu rodeo dose not have a lot of room and if it's a stick you will have to pull the gear selector out make sure you line the metal rods in the hole back up when putting the stick back in.

@carlosgomes2579 2 жыл бұрын

Good video but yes how puch for made acess to exchange

@rapalafishing7827 4 жыл бұрын

Need this for my 1980 k20 it has missing teeth hopefully I can do it just learning mechanics hopefully it goes good

@IDK_Mr.M 4 жыл бұрын

Read all my comments. There is some more explanation. To the process. Take one bolt out at a time and put in some 6-8 bolts in there place in the bell housing at first then just unbolt everything and support the back and slide. You'll get it.

@rapalafishing7827 4 жыл бұрын

Mr. Aldrich okay thank you so much I’ll try just have to be mentally prepared lol

@AlexLopez-iu8pr 3 жыл бұрын

Hello I have a question. Do you think this works for a gmc sonoma 93 4.3??? I need to change the falxeplate. Hope get an answer thank you.

@IDK_Mr.M 3 жыл бұрын

I think so. If you read all the comments i respond to i explain in better details how to do this.

@AlexLopez-iu8pr 3 жыл бұрын

@@IDK_Mr.M thank you very much!

@bryanduncan9091 3 жыл бұрын

How much material did you end up taking off to make it fit? I’m having a hell of a time right now trying to get the new one to go on

@IDK_Mr.M 3 жыл бұрын

One bolt is offset from the rest. And you could use a metal file to make it fit. They are off .001 in size. And the center hole as well.

@HugDeeznueces 4 жыл бұрын

is the flexplate also known as the flywheel? I hear that this is a common "failure" in Dodge trucks. Is it true?

@IDK_Mr.M 4 жыл бұрын

Some people call the flxplate a flywheel. But a flywheel is used for a manual transmission and a flxplate is used for a automatic transmission. But both parts are in the exact see place on a car.

@hhjhj393 2 ай бұрын

I have a 91 f150 4x4 with a 4.9l mated to a e40d transmission. Gears grind sometimes when starting so I decided to take a look and unfortunately both my starter and flex plate are mangled up, after 30 years of abuse it appears I will have to replace both. I don't really want to go to a mechanic because I don't trust them and I know it will be expensive. So I am going to attempt this on my own. My HOPE is that I can slide the transmission back just enough to change the flex plate without having to remove the cross member and lowering the whole transmission. WISH ME LUCK.

@IDK_Mr.M 2 ай бұрын

I have 2 more videos on this subject if you need any more help. Also, you can ask me more questions here.

@IDK_Mr.M 2 ай бұрын

Remember remove the drive line and carefully make sure to not let the u joint come apart. Use tape to hold it together. And use the cross member on the back of the transmission to hold it up remove the two lower bolts first and the starter all the way out. Put the longer bolts in the bottom then remove the top bolts on the bell housing. You will need like 4 feet of 1/2 drive extensions with a wobbly socket. I think your truck will need the exhaust out as well.

@IDK_Mr.M 2 ай бұрын

Start with removing the battery cable from the battery. Use a prybar on the cross member to wiggle it back. The biggest you have.

@themangopyrate 3 жыл бұрын

Question, how long were the bolts you used to slide back the trans, AND did you have to take the cross member out or did the trans slide back enough. Thanks

@IDK_Mr.M 3 жыл бұрын

Cross member had to be un-bolted yes i used it to hold the back end. Driveline has to come out to shift link as well the bolts i used were 6 inches long. I have another video showing more.

@MrKybound 4 жыл бұрын

Did you just remove the trans mount and leave crossmember in place?

@IDK_Mr.M 4 жыл бұрын

I unbolted the cross member and left the mount alone and pushed the cross member back

@alafrosty 3 жыл бұрын

@@IDK_Mr.M I came here to see how to get the transmission back enough to get the flexplate bolts out. I was disappointed!

@jadenquintanar6847 2 жыл бұрын

@@alafrosty same

@michaelparadigm7836 5 жыл бұрын

did you remove any of the drive shafts and or linkages?

@IDK_Mr.M 5 жыл бұрын

Yes. And I used 6" long bolts in the bell housing. Take the u-joint out and secure it with tape. Drop the carrier barring as well. I did disconnect the linkages as well. Make sure you don't pull the converter off the transmission pump when you pull it apart.

@michaelparadigm7836 5 жыл бұрын

@@IDK_Mr.M Yes, pulling the converter off the pump by accident ws one of my big worries.

@rickybailey7123 Жыл бұрын

Holly shit I never thought about that wow thank you hell yea I'm doing this next time

@justgjt 4 жыл бұрын

Is / was your rear crankshaft seal leaking ?

@IDK_Mr.M 4 жыл бұрын

Yes but they only wanted to fix the broken flexplate

@anhtang4402 4 жыл бұрын

@@IDK_Mr.M what? $$$$

@IDK_Mr.M 4 жыл бұрын

@@anhtang4402 it took 3hrs

@dexterallen2672 5 ай бұрын

This nerves wrecking seems like dropping trans will be easier

@nickolasvaughn265 2 жыл бұрын

I just had a my trans rebuilt last month and now the flex plate or flywheel broke not sure witch one but one of them is broke 😭

@IDK_Mr.M 2 жыл бұрын

Trans shops that don't replace that part tend to be cheap. That part is not that expensive but parts add up on a job. Its hard to find a good transmission shop.

@nickolasvaughn265 2 жыл бұрын

@@IDK_Mr.M cheap it's a 1997 f150 4x4 I was charged 2800$ they should of changed it then

@nickolasvaughn265 2 жыл бұрын

@@IDK_Mr.M they said it's the flex plate and it would be 800$ for them to change it but not doing it

@king22jimmy97 Жыл бұрын

I have a 98 Chevy Tahoe flywheel is bad how to replace it with out drop anything any video or help

@IDK_Mr.M Жыл бұрын

If you watch all 3 videos, i have on removing a flywheel and read my responses to other people asking. It should help.

@king22jimmy97 Жыл бұрын

No I have not

@juancano1908 3 жыл бұрын

I have a 4l60e from a 2003 will it fit on my 2000 chevy silverado but with a 4.3 Vortec engine

@aaronjackson2780 3 жыл бұрын

4.3 v6 should have same bolt pattern

@juancano1908 3 жыл бұрын

But does it take a spacer on the flexplate

@aaronjackson2780 3 жыл бұрын

@@juancano1908 in not sure on that one, I've done swaps on many of those transmissions and I personally have never seen a single spacer used. I've done several 350 builds and have never had to space any of them when installed. However I've never put one on a 4.3 The 4.3 is essentially a 350 with 2 cylinders lopped off. I would imagine it's probably the same

@valbrooks2699 4 жыл бұрын

Well this is exactly what my car is needing but I just bet this probably wouldn't work on a 2000 Firebird

@IDK_Mr.M 4 жыл бұрын

This would not.

@benjimancorbin5751 4 жыл бұрын

Bolt pattern may be different. But basically the same concept.

@felipefuentes360 3 жыл бұрын

U put longer transmission bolts to keep the transmission in place

@IDK_Mr.M 3 жыл бұрын

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@JesusGuerrero-fe3du 4 жыл бұрын

What year make and model

@IDK_Mr.M 4 жыл бұрын

Any rear drive vehicle this works on but this is a 1988 p30 with a 5.7L

@KickbackDopey 4 жыл бұрын

What car is this for ? A 3800?

@thunderjet4294 4 жыл бұрын

Rofl Nancy Pelosi lol fucking awesome bro needed a laugh today

@benjaminvantrease229 4 жыл бұрын

Trying to fit her into reality 😂😂😂 love it

@xxrandmlinksxxbruh2419 2 жыл бұрын

I liked the clever Nancy joke😂

@sethadow8 3 жыл бұрын

How would I do this on a 05 f150 5.4?

@IDK_Mr.M 3 жыл бұрын

Next week i can make a video showing how to. But basically remove the driveline, remove the transmission cross bracket, undo bolts on Torque converter to flex plate, undo the shifter, undo the starter. put longer bolts into the bell-housing using a jack try to push the transmission back. Make sure you have at least 4 long bolts in the bell-housing. (*Make sure*) the converter is still on the pump or you will brake the pump.

@larrybroad8746 2 жыл бұрын

new ones are shit i go to the wrecking yard and get one that way you only got to do it once rite. lol

@t19j72b 3 жыл бұрын

Lol, true conservative that loves his prius eating machine & probably has a 🔩 Pelosi bumper sticker!🤣

@IDK_Mr.M 3 жыл бұрын

Funny thing is i have 3 employees that i have them driving around in toyota prius as work vehicles to save on. Gas. And yes i do own a couple 6.2L LSX. One on a stand one in my own work truck.

@sbc383zz 2 жыл бұрын

Another tRump loving scumbag.

@jakereed6458 Жыл бұрын

You sound like a total simp

@kelvinbaldwin2660 2 жыл бұрын

Subed for the pelosi comment!! hahaha nah but seriously thanks for this vid.

@Mrunknown711. 3 жыл бұрын

Is this a Dodge Durango?

@234dilligaf 3 жыл бұрын

Not that I'm the worlds best mechanic. But I can figure out ANY mechanical situation before I can figure out Pelosi. Or any other democrat for that matter.

@stu3131 3 жыл бұрын

They're evil; leave it at that and get to wrenchin'.

@keving9502 2 жыл бұрын

Did you figure out closet Linda Graham or republicans tapping their feet under bathroom stalls or the closeted Illinois republican who painted his office like Downton Abbey and resigned. This is a forum for cars but you can't help yourself for wanting to inject hate, politics and divisiveness. That's the problem you can't figure out.