How much does it cost to replace a flexplate?

You have to disassemble the parts, repair the flexplates, or replace them and reassemble that entire part once again. The average cost of flexplate parts is between $185-$195 just for the plate itself. Labor cost, cost of oils, and other additional charges can raise this process up to $1500 or more.

How much does it cost to install a flexplate?

Based on all these factors, you can get your flexplate under $100 or for a couple of hundred dollars. Combine all of the factors mentioned above, and you safely total a cost of around $1200-$1500 to replace your flexplate.

What causes flexplate damage?

Aside from a manufacturing defect, the only things that will cause a cracked flex plate are improper torque on the plate bolts at the crank and torque converter and the most common cause of transmission to engine misalignment; sometimes caused by missing alignment dowel pins that mate the transmission to the engine.

How do you tell if you have a cracked flexplate?

How long does it take to replace a flexplate?

The flexplate is a difficult part to get a hold of, so the whole job can range around almost six to seven hours of work. That means it would cost you about $600 to $700 in labor costs for this procedure.

Flexplate - How Flexplates Work vs Flywheel

Is the flexplate part of the transmission?

Basically a flywheel or flex plate is the round metal disc shaped component that transfers power from the engine to the transmission. A flywheel is usually referenced to a car with a standard transmission,and a “flex plate” is used with automatic transmissions.

Is a flywheel and flexplate the same thing?

1. Flywheels are typically found on vehicles equipped with manual transmissions, while flexplates are used in vehicles with automatic transmissions. A manual transmission has a flywheel that is attached to the crankshaft and has a clutch disk in between the pressure plate and flywheel.

What does a flexplate do on automatic transmission?

A flexplate (or flex plate) is a metal disk that connects the output from an engine to the input of a torque converter in a car equipped with an automatic transmission. It takes the place of the flywheel found in a conventional manual transmission setup.

What happens if flexplate breaks?

When a flexplate cracks, it often produces a loud knocking noise as it rotates. The sound is very similar to a bad engine rod and is often misdiagnosed. Removing the bolts to the torque converter and sliding it back into the transmission will often reveal the real problem.

What causes a flexplate to keep breaking?

The following causes for cracked flexplate failures: 1) Out of balance engine or torque converter. 2) Bad starter drive can cause teeth or ring gear to wear rapidly or break off. Teeth can also break when engine is running and starter is engaged.

How much is a flywheel replacement?

The replacement cost of a flywheel can range considerably. There are some flywheels which cost under $50 while others cost as much as $400 or more. It all depends on what type of car you drive, how durable the flywheel is, and whether the part is an exact OEM replacement or aftermarket.

How much does it cost to replace a torque converter?

Most auto repair shops will charge someone anywhere from $600 to $1000 for a torque converter replacement job. If you would rather do the replacement job yourself, then a new torque converter will cost anywhere from $150 to $500. The exact cost depends on the make and model of your vehicle.

What does a warped flexplate sound like?

These features illustrate flexplate is warped, provided starter works in a proper way and can be ruled out. Listen for rhythmic clunking or grinding noise when engine idles in neutral or park, or idles in gear with foot on brake pedal.

What does loose flywheel bolts sound like?

Loose Flyweel Bolts

Loose flywheel or flexplate bolts make a rattling or knocking sound that changes with engine speed. It's heard behind the engine, where it mounts to the transmission bellhousing.

What cause a flywheel to break?

1) Bellhousing bolts loose. 2) rust build up between the torque converter centering shaft and the crank. 3) Bad converter. 4) missing or poor design flexplate hold down ring( not sure the proper name but it is a ring that goes between the flexplate and the bolts that hold it to the crankshaft.

Do I need a flexplate?

The other holes are specific to the vehicle, torque converter set-up, and potential weight balance of the flexplate. While there are some exceptions, if your vehicle has a manual transmission, you want a flywheel, and if your vehicle has an automatic transmission, you want a flexplate.

How do I know if my torque converter is broken?

Can you weld a cracked flex plate?

NO!!! The stock flexplate is a hardened steel. Welding just makes it more brittle. It's brittle and cracked from age and heat already!

How many hours does it take to replace a flywheel?

Depending on the model and make of the vehicle, the average time for flywheel replacement is between five to nine hours.