The flex plate takes the place of the flywheel in automatic transmission cars. The flexplate has cracked twice in the past 6 months. If not properly diagnosed it will occur again and often damage to the transmission may follow. Then shop at 1a auto for a pontiac grand prix license plate light lens and housing assembly, at a great price. Advance auto parts has 19 different flywheel flexplate for your vehicle, ready for shipping or instore pick up. As the cars flex plate corrodes from exposure, it can crack and fail. Buy oem new front license plate bracket mount holder 0508 grand prix 10342931. This may occur in worn engines or engine that have been poorly rebuilt.
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We thought it was a spun bearing at first, later found out it was a cracked flexplate causing all the racket. Search our online flex plate catalog and find the lowest priced discount auto parts on the web. A failed flexplate is pretty much an unlucky event under normal. This product is highly ideal for street applications, and is made to withstand extreme wear and tear for extended service life after installation. Fp300 true billet flexplatethese plates are clearly the superior choice for quality and precision. Personalized city pontiac grand prix chrome license plate frame. Our abs models are made from one of the strongest plastics. I was wondering what the ballpark price would be to fix the flex plate on my 2014 dodge grand caravan. A cracked flexplate is almost always a sign of other problems. The first cracked fp for me i ignorantly assumed the missing torque converter bolt was the problem so i missed the bellhousing problem. The flex plate could also have cracked at the crankshaft hub.
Again, if the motor feels strong and pulls as it should, im betting its the torque converter. When your vehicles flex plate starts to break down, a host of problems can arise with your automatic transmission vehicle. Frames free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Having to replace flywheel to 2006 grand prix, for the. Universal gm license plate with grand prix logo and pontiac emblem by eurosport daytona. It is quite possible that you have a cracked flex plate. Available years for pontiac grand prix base plate for tow bar. The convertor or flex plate could have lost the balancing weights that are sometimes welded on to balance them. What im looking for is a definitive way to diagnose and repair. Any text or design placed on our frames is a particular vinyl material exclusively made for the outdoors. Slight misalignment may only cause a single flexplate to break in the life of the vehicle.
I would take that cover off and turn the flywheel by hand to see if you can see a. The reason for the sound involves the flexplates location and its function. Aside from a manufacturing defect, the only things that will cause a cracked flex plate are improper torque on the plate bolts at the. This product is highly ideal for street applications, and is made to withstand extreme wear and tear for extended service life after. The flexplate also has gear teeth on it which the starter engages to start the engine. A variety of styles that allow for permanent or removable draw bars and different. Zzperformance heavy duty dual bolt pattern flex plate 3800 w ebay. Nov 04, 2009 having to replace flywheel to 2006 grand prix, for the second time, are there any kind of recalls or faulty parts answered by a verified pontiac mechanic we use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. The stock flexplate is thin and tends to crack when you start making more than stock horsepower. Then whom ever replaced the fp before me didnt catch the peened bellhousing and tightened it down causing a alignment problem. Partsgeek offers replacements for the grand prix, firebird, gto, bonneville, g6, grand am plus more. Looking for replacement license plate lights lamps for your pontiac grand prix as soon as possible. Venture 20052006 chevrolet malibu, malibu maxx, uplander 2005 pontiac aztek, bonneville 20052006 pontiac grand prix. Oem new front license plate bracket mount holder 0508 grand.
John answered 8 years ago it is quite possible that you have a cracked flex plate. Check out free battery charging and engine diagnostic testing while you are in store. Both the 400 flexplate i just removed, and the one i just bought both have raised bump on the side away from the crankshaft. Atp flex plates are made of high quality steel and contain the correct bolt hole spacing and ring.
Flex plate diagnosis and replacement requires transmission removal, which can be expensive. A vital part of an automobile engine equipped with automatic transmission, a flexplate consists of a piece of thick sheet metal that bolts to the crankshaft and. Cracked fly wheel usually gets louder as it gets hotter, or under heavier load. Having to replace flywheel to 2006 grand prix, for the second time, are there any kind of recalls or faulty parts notices. Must be ordered in pairs when used to replace 18060343 brkt. Has anybody had any luck welding up cracks in a 6 cyl flex plate. Dec 11, 2017 2005 ford f150 4x4 4r70 transmission removal duration. Rockauto ships auto parts and body parts from over 300 manufacturers to customers doors worldwide, all at warehouse prices. If it was installed backwards, and i dont know if it can be but jim is certainly an authority, it wouldnt mount evenly and im sure you would have noticed it when torquing it to the crankshaft. Flex plate diagnosis and replacement requires transmission removal, which can be. The flexplate in an automatic is the same part as a flywheel in a manual.
Pontiac grand prix license plate frame auto parts warehouse. Near the edge of the plate, bolts connect to the torque converter. Pontiac grand prix license plate bracket license plate. Excessive crankshaft flange runout or end plate can also cause flexplate cracking. 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. Whether its for your favorite college, sports team or military branch, we have it.
Bulletin number 0506 01028 or a cracked flexplate sometimes also referred to as a flywheel. Oem new front license plate bracket mount holder 0508. The 2006 pontiac grand prix has 1 problems reported for flywheel failure. I had the usaf metal shop make me one from a scrap of aircraft grade stainless. Pontiac flex plate gto grand prix bonneville sunfire. The flex plate replaces the flywheel in automatic transmission cars. If this flex plate is cracked or is loose it can produce a rattling noise. When it comes to your pontiac grand prix, you want parts and products from only trusted brands. However, a cracked flexplate has been reported to reduce gas mileage, due to the inefficiency it creates in the engine when it cannot perform as intended.
This plate also supplies the starter with a ring gear which is used to start the engine. Descriptions of the sound include clanking, chirping and a light knocking. The reason for the sound involves the flexplate s location and its function. Noise in my chevrolet silverado sounds like flywheel. Any metal shop can make you one using the cracked one as a pattern. A damaged flex plate can create serious expensive damage. Hi all, my car 97 grand prix supercharger has been without windshield wipers forever and i need to fix them asap. It bolts to the end of the crankshaft and the transmissions torque converter bolts to it. For 20042006 chevrolet silverado 3500 flex plate 93524ds 2005 6.
The torque converter is bolted to the flexplate, and so the engines rotation is delivered to the transmission through it. If the flex plate is in good condition it can be reused. Personalized city offers license plate frames that not only provides your vehicle with a classy and sporty look,but serve and protect your license plate. 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.
Ticking or knocking noise cracked or broken flexplate. Broken flex plates can not be repaired, they must be replaced. Like loss of power, this symptom could be caused by many factors other than a cracked flexplate. Shop pontiac grand prix license plate bracket thinking of replacing your pontiac grand prix license plate bracket. Pontiac flex plate gto grand prix bonneville sunfire 1969. I would take that cover off and turn the flywheel by hand to see if you can see a loose bolt. The flex plate also has a ring gear that meshes with the starter. When stripped down, the plate had split around all 6 bolt holes.
Tick or knock noise from the torque converter flywheel flex plate. Some pontiac grand prix license plate frames are all about style, while others also toss in a bit of function, such as led lighting for extra stopping visibility or to illuminate your license plate. The flex plate connects to the crankshaft and bolts to the torque converter. May 28, 2010 how much to fix flex plate on a 2014 dodge gran. That can out set all weathers conditions and survive the toughest car washes. Auto trans flexplate pontiac firebird grand prix bonneville 350 400 flywheel fits. Pontiac grand prix license plate frames at andys auto sport. Those factors ensure that when the engine starts and the driver puts it in. Order now and get to choose from a huge product selection backed by the best brands in the market. Cracks can sometimes appear around the bolts at the crankshaft. I removed the transmission inspection cover and moved the flexplate back and forth and it made a creaking sound. The job of a flex plate is to allow for expansion of the torque converter as engine rpm increases. It sounded like a big end knock at idle, went quiet when put into drive. This eyecatching product will help personalize your auto and add a touch of style to it.
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