Jeep xj cracked flexplate

Flexplate, 164tooth, external balance, jeep, 401, each. Jeep grand cherokee flywheelflexplate advance auto parts. Loose flex plate bolts jeep cherokee xj the jeep guru. Partsgeek offers replacements for the cherokee, wrangler, grand cherokee, cj7, patriot, tj plus more. A previous owner had replaced the engine and the e12 bolts were not even in it. Register now to gain access to all of our features.

Symptoms of a cracked flexplate welcome to modern mopar forum. We scrap jeeps, more than likely if we get a 0331 head jeep in the head is cracked, well over. Going back to what myanovich was saying, the flex plate is hard to crack. Symptoms of a cracked flexplate general discussion. The cracked flexplate, bleeding from cracked bolt pattern. Fyi as stated earlier and i didnt have to pull anything to check this and found in other publications, the flywheel or flexplate will only mount in one position due to staggered bolts holes thanks jeep. For most of the screws they can simply be snugged up with your screwdriver. You may want to check for cracks in the bellhousing worn out motor or transmission mounts. Jeep cherokee flex plate flywheel plate atp pioneer. Ive had an apparent flexplate noise problem either loose bolts or a cracked flexplate, for a while now. Does your xj jeep ever knock at idle and go away at higher.

The flexplate also has gear teeth on it which the starter engages to start the engine. Rockauto ships auto parts and body parts from over 300 manufacturers to customers doors worldwide, all at warehouse prices. I checked the flexplate bolts and they all seemed tight, i wasnt able to tighten any of them further than they already were, which leads me to a cracked flexplate. My runner has been making a ticking noise when warmed up for the last 20k miles. How to check a flex plate on a jeep cherokee xj 1080p hd. Jeep cherokee torque specifications torkspec knowledge. More than likely it is just loose flex plate bolts, or the flex plate itself is cracked and thats an entire different beast, and is a pretty simple fix.

Once registered and logged in, you will be able to contribute to this site by submitting your own content or replying to existing content. It is neither inferred nor implied that any item sold by is a product authorized by or in any way connected with any vehicle manufacturers displayed on this page. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. The jeep has 217k on it and it runs like a top, but its getting up there in miles and i really dont want to have to drop the trannytcase and put in a new flexplate just for something big to go wrong 3k miles later and i scrapsell the thing. Since the flexplate or flywheel delivers rotation power to the transmission, when the flexplate. Replace any rocker arm that is scuffed, pitted, cracked or excessively worn. Jeep cherokee flywheelflexplate advance auto parts. I had the map sensor, o2 sensor, and coolant temperature sensor changed. The flexplate had cracked recently due to a transmission bolt backing out. These torque specs cover all of the important components of your wranglers ac system. Jeep flexplates th400 transmission type free shipping.

Flexplate remove and replace, closeups naxja forums. The spark plugs were worn, and the coil was cracked so it was good to get new parts in there. Jeep cherokee talk since 2008 a forum community dedicated to jeep cherokee owners and enthusiasts. We have 25 2001 jeep cherokee vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 5 1owner cars, and 28 personal use cars. Also know that even when a flexplate breaks it still may be drivable.

If this is the case, you will have to remove the transmission to replace the flex plate. I had a couple of jeep owners and a mechanic tell me the same thing after inspecting both the engine and transmission while engine was running. Im suspecting a cracked flexplate, but before i go buying a transmission jack and replacement parts, i figured i would post here for some insight from you guys. Does your xj ever knock at idle and go away at higher rpms. Youll be able to customize your profile, receive reputation points as a reward for. Some people say the 0331 isnt as bad as people say. The flexplate in an automatic is the same part as a flywheel in a manual. Engine swap flexplate, 164tooth, jeep, 360 to gm, th400, th350, 700r4, each. And i was going to put it off till i try to build a stroker, but i heard from a guy that works at a tranny shop that theres an inspection cover that allows access to the flexplate bolts, and or will let you inspect the flexplate for cracks.

Cherokee flex plate replacement instructions adam storm. A highend flex plate is ideal for performance transmissions and torque conversion. Now the solution to my problem finally checked out all sensors and found none bad. Does your xj jeep ever knock at idle and go away at higher rpms. Jeep cherokee xj engine knock ticking noise at first start. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. Its been ticking like this pretty much since i got the jeep 1.

Search our online flex plate catalog and find the lowest priced discount auto parts on the web. After sitting for nearly a year, my oncehydrolocked jeep xj now has a. I have this same problem with a cracked flexplate replacement. I have done a very stupid thing and now my engine is locked up. They didnt meet up, the center was held by a 316 wide segment. If you get one or two bolts in, the others will be about 18 out of index. This videos shows investigation into tightening the flex plate.

Ive come to the conclusion that i need a new flywheel because its cracked. A loose bolt on a flexplate or a crack between its bolt holes. The problem turned out to be a cracked flex plate which. The sun coast 618bfp billet flex plate for your 19942007 dodge 5. Our oem jeep parts catalog of exploded images is a very useful tool for customers looking for jeep parts.

Find aftermarket and oem parts online or at a local store near you. Vehicleengine search vehicleengine search makemodel search makeengine search. Online manual jeep jeep cherokee jeep cherokee xj 1993 40l six. If the bolts have been loose for a while the holes may be elongated or the plate cracked. Two issues after we installed a transmission on this 1993 awd cherokee. Jeep flex plate cherokee wrangler grand cherokee 1994. Jeep flex plate cherokee wrangler grand cherokee 1994 1987. Exploded images show all the parts of the assembly and how they fit together, as if there had been a small controlled explosion separating the parts from the center. Exploded imagesjeep parts on the go in4x4mation center. Crown automotive 52118776 flexplate for 9900 jeep grand. Jeep auto trans flexplate auto trans flexplate for. The engineer put a triangular file on it and had no trouble marking the plate, he said it is just plain old mild steel, and welding would be no troubles.

We offer high quality new, oem, aftermarket and remanufactured jeep cherokee flex plate parts. Low prices on flywheelflexplate for your jeep cherokee at advance auto parts. Its mass helps balance the engine and dampen vibration, it provides the mounting point. I finally couldnt take it any more and brought it to a local mech who diagnosed this. A maintained flex plate is designed to transmit power from the vehicles transmission to the driveshaft while simultaneously softening jitter from the suspension. Eventually the whole thing would probably have given out. Morris 4x4 center began as a means for jeep fanatics to get answers to their questions and find the best jeep wrangler aftermarket parts and accessories available while receiving industryleading customer service. Gm power enthusiasts like us were relieved to find that the gm gen iii engine released in 1997 had essentially the same block bolt pattern at the rear. The flex plate to torque converter bolts dont seem to match the holes. Jeep wrangler flywheelflexplate advance auto parts. A failed flexplate is pretty much an unlucky event under normal. Low prices on flywheelflexplate for your jeep wrangler at advance auto parts. Took flexplate to engineering shop to see about repair.

It would be cheaper and easier to just find the correct 0001 motor. I have an xj that broke flexplates regulary at one time. We are comprised of experts on all things wrangler and the jeep parts needed to outfit your jk, tj, yj, cj7, cj5, cherokee, xj. The torque converter is bolted to the flexplate, and so the engines rotation is delivered to the transmission through it. Crown automotive 52118776 flexplate for 9900 jeep grand cherokee wj with 3. Come join the discussion about performance, modifications, classifieds, troubleshooting, maintenance, and more for the sj, xj, kj, kk, kl series and grand cherokee. All manufacturer names, symbols, and descriptions, used in our images and text are used solely for identification purposes only. Being an auto, it will be fluid balanced by the torque convertor, so babancing it wont be an issue. Low prices on flywheelflexplate for your jeep grand cherokee at advance auto parts. I just always assumed it was an exhaust leak or loose header. You can also use 9101 xj, 9398 zj, 9195 yj, 9799 tj engines, but you will need to purchase separate coil pack adapter brackets since the 0001 is a coil pack motor and earlier engines do not have mounting provisions. The classic and most obvious symptom of a cracked flexplate involves the sound it makes while the engine is running.

Get your jeep in gear with an auto trans flexplate for your wrangler jk, tj, or cherokee. But yes, maybe at chrysler, they didnt use any adhesive like the loctite threadlocker blue on the bolts. The cracks run on the outer extreme of the bolt circle. Every time my flexplate had broken it was still drivable. A maintained flex plate is designed to transmit power from the vehicles transmission to the driveshaft while simultaneously softening jitter.