Unfollow cummins adapter plate to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. One day with the trailer attached, sound move from front to back. Dude, looking at your questions for the past 2 weeks, you should give up trying to fix your own vehicle. Then whom ever replaced the fp before me didnt catch the peened bellhousing and tightened it down causing a alignment problem. How to know if a flexplate is warped it still runs. I cracked two flexplates on a 350 olds i drove balls out all the time, until i threw away the torque converter and got a good one. A serious crack can cause a mild vibration when driving, so can a faulty torque converter. Anyways my son had the truck 4 months and busted the flexplate around the. Recently it started to make a squealing noise when youd let off the throttle, it would go away once you cracked the throttle, i had thought just quickly belt squeak or turbo whine of some sort 2 more days went by and it started making a real bad rattle metallic sound almost constantly. This plate will adapt your cummins motor to any gm automatic. Kit includes a set of eight 8740 pro series flexplate bolts that are rated at 200,000 psi that replace the factory dodge bolts. The sound is very similar to a bad engine rod and is often misdiagnosed. Nov 02, 2009 when i bought my m1009 it had a cracked flywheel and was making the typical rubbing sound when in reverse.
Well, with the dodge cummins, one of the weakest links is the factory flex plate, but the bd flex plate can change all that. Listen for any rhythmic clunking or grinding noise while the engine idles in park or neutral, or idling in gear with a foot on the brake pedal. I pull off the inspection cover and it is so loud im afraid to put my head near the opening. I have seen on occasion the torque converter bolts get loose and.
Must use ats backing plate 11907 ats billet flex plates features and benefits. I have the back seats out so there isnt too much sound dampening back there, and i have been listening for any odd noises over the past few weeks. While this is the more likely reason, pull out the starter and check the plate and bolts first. Your flexplate could also be cracked as well, certainly not unheard of on a 6. Includes transmission mounting bolts and starter mount bolts. The random stalling and rattling sound point to the flywheel flex plate being cracked or loose. Pull lower pan,check rod movement,or remove bearing cap.
Could i take my broken flex plates, or a new or used oem flexplate, or some combination thereof and have a. May 23, 2008 can a loose flex plate and torque converter on my 2007 dodge ram diesel cause engine damage over time. The classic and most obvious symptom of a cracked flexplate involves the sound it makes while the engine is running. I did not know this at the time i bought it as it was the first time in a long time owning an automatic, so all of my flexplate and torque converter knowledge have come from the last year of owning the blazer. Update, the owner told me that the diesel repair shop that looked at it last week said they manually disconnected the wiring harness to each injector and it didnt change the sound. This flex plate is designed specifically for use with dcs transmission adapter plates only. My cummins engine has a loud knock but because i change my own engine oil they do not want to cover under warranty. Feb 11, 2011 dude, looking at your questions for the past 2 weeks, you should give up trying to fix your own vehicle. I have owned three dodges 2002 2500 wcummins, 2004 2500 wcummins, and 2006 3500 with cummins. Cracked exhaust ended up with transgo stage 3 shift kit, hd flex plate, and billet single disc lock up converter with short cut to allow for flex plate thickness. More severe misalignment can break a flexplate in 15,000 to 30,000 miles. The reason for the sound involves the flexplate s location and its function.
Shop by vehicle dodge cummins transmission for cummins flex plate for cummins covid19 update. I hear that cummins is sayng some get bent in cold climates when the valves get carbon or oil sludge stuck to the stems causing them to stick in their guides. I would have picked her up today, but the shop got the wrong replacement flex plate shipped to them supplier had the wrong plate in the box. A cracked flex plate will usually cause a squeaky sound like a belt but shorter and sharper and changes when in gear or park and under load. Cummins flex plate quality auto parts, new, used and.
Loose torque converter bolts and cracked flex plates. Descriptions of the sound include clanking, chirping and a light knocking. It is not compatible with any other adapter nor is it oem replacement. Dodge cummins bd precision dtt ats billet flex plates. Ok it is a 518, if the flex plate hits the front of the converter before its ears bolt holes hit the bolt tabs its either on the crank backwards, if thats even possible, or its the wrong plate. Adapter and flex plate for putting an allison transmission or chevy transmission behind a cummins 5. Well, with the dodge cummins, one of the weakest links is the factory flexplate, but the bd flexplate can change all that. I went to the shop and looked it over and never seen anything like it. Some 4l60e transmissions use a 300mm torque converter which will require you to purchase a different torque converter to work properly with this flexplate note. The first cracked fp for me i ignorantly assumed the missing torque converter bolt was the problem so i missed the bellhousing problem. Those factors ensure that when the engine starts and the driver puts it in drive, the cracked flexplate s movement will create a noise. Dodge ram 2500 flex plate flywheel plate bd diesel atp.
Random rattling noise from bellhousing area the truck stop. There will be four bolts attaching the flex plate to the torque converter and if you get a socket on the main crank bolt you can turn the engine by hand to get at all four. Loose flexplateconverter bolts make a nasty sound similar to a rod knock, but immediately go away as soon as you try to accelerate the mass. Arp the world leader in fastener technology has just released a new pro series flexplate bolt kit for 19892007 dodge cummins 5. Unfollow cummins flexplate to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The flex plate usually makes a tinny or clanging some times chirping sound while starting,shutting off, accelerating or decelerating. The same things that cause the flexplate to crack can also cause transmission problems. As i was driving into work this morning i noticed a sound that seemed to come from the middle of the car. A good possibility it is flex plate, your description of the card clicking and sounds like a rod bearing are generally good indications of flex plate cracked broken,with that much noise you ought to be able to see the damage by removing the inspection plate on the trans and rotate the crank by hand turn a full 360 deg to verify. The flex plate replaces the flywheel in automatic transmission cars. Each destroked flex plate is specifically designed, engineered and tested for e. The flex plate is what connects your engine to the torque converter, and the factory component is only meant to handle the output of the stock engine, not the high torque loads that can easily be produced by a modified. In this video i talk about a noise coming between the engine and transmission.
Just last friday my truck sheared off every converter bolt, cracked the flexplate and the debris kocked out holes in my bellhousing. Its not as futuristic as george jetsons trip that becomes a briefcase, but there are still some neat kitchen appliances nowadays. Is this a common issue on these have my new one ordered and i dont belive this truck has under drive pulleys never had any audible or. Can a loose flex plate and torque converter on my 2007 dodge ram diesel cause engine damage over time. May 26, 2004 a friend has had noise on his 93 ctd check flex plate hes cracked 2 in 150k other than that not sure my. Torque converter issues dodge ram forum dodge truck forums.
Sep 12, 2017 injector rattle or cracked flexplate jeffrey ruck. Flex plate cummins to gm dual pattern destrokes cummins to gm dual pattern flexplates is sfi 29. This billet flex plate will allow you to convert your dodge transmission over to a ford e4od and a 4r100 note. It ended up being the exhaust was partially cracked just above the rear differential. Customer experienced loud engine noise and our tech found a cracked flex plate from over tightened bolts. A guy i worked for in high school had a bronco ii with a broken flex plate, we were so sure it. If the flywheel flex plate is vibrating, it can cause a momentary loss of crank sensor data to the pcm. A good possibility it is flex plate, your description of the card clicking and sounds like a rod bearing are generally good indications of flex plate crackedbroken,with that much noise you ought to be able to see the damage by removing the inspection plate on the trans and rotate the crank by hand turn a full 360 deg to verify. Arp flexplate bolts feature an exclusive flat 12 point head design and a larger than stock underhead radius for. Loose flexplate converter bolts make a nasty sound similar to a rod knock, but immediately go away as soon as you try to accelerate the mass. Damaged and leaking front seals and front transmission pumps are common symptoms. When a flexplate cracks, it often produces a loud knocking noise as it rotates.
Torque converter issues dodge ram forum dodge truck. 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 rub against internal components. We specialize in a widevariety of highquality car parts and accessories for your car, truck or suv. It bolts to the end of the crankshaft and the transmissions torque converter bolts to it. Buy performance transmission flex plates at alligator performance. The reason for the sound involves the flexplates location and its function. If the flywheelflex plate is vibrating, it can cause a momentary loss of crank sensor data to the pcm.
Vehicleengine search vehicleengine search makemodel search makeengine search. Ah, well, this is the first real money ive put into keeping the old girl on the road. Usual failure mode is the crankcase bolts or the torque converter bolts work loose, allowing the parts to start moving in different directions, the clicking sound you heard. Cummins flex plate if it has been time because you have checked out any type of brandnew cars, then you could be in for a pleasurable surprise when you determine the current modern technology. Available for 12v24v shown, or common rail engines. Well, the tranny shop tells me that its a cracked flex plate. Be advised that not all automatic transmissions utilize this flex plate. This plate will adapt your cummins motor to a ford small. We offer high quality new, oem, aftermarket and remanufactured dodge ram 2500 flex plate parts.
If you have a knocking noise from your engine it might not be the engine itself. Search our online flex plate catalog and find the lowest priced discount auto parts on the web. Jun 19, 2007 when they crack near the crank flange, they sound rodknockish. The random stalling and rattling sound point to the flywheelflex plate being cracked or loose.
Can a loose flex plate and torque converter on my 2007. Slight misalignment may only cause a single flexplate to break in the life of the vehicle. Excessive crankshaft flange runout or end plate can also cause flexplate cracking. This video demonstrates the sound, diagnosis and solution to what sounded like a rod knocking on a 1999 toyota 4runner with a 3. Furthermore, if not properly diagnosed it will occur again and often damage to the transmission may follow. A loose bolt on a flexplate or a crack between its bolt holes. Arp flexplate bolt kit for 19892007 dodge cummins 5. Dodge ram 12v cummins diesel runs perfectly but has cracked. Proposed the issue was the flex plate rather then the engine. A cracked flex plate is almost always a sign of other problems. When i bought my m1009 it had a cracked flywheel and was making the typical rubbing sound when in reverse. Those factors ensure that when the engine starts and the driver puts it in.