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Yes unfortunately. I could not see the crack until we had it pulled and out of the way. My advice, ie what I learned, is to slide the transmission back and take a second look be fore you drop it if you are having a problem similar to this.
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Ok pulled transmission yesterday. Once we had it out of the way I found that the flex plate was cracked all the way around at the center bolts. Everything else appeared to be in good condition. Bought a new flex plate (O'reilly's PN FRA-142 $45.00). Some new blots, red loctite, and...
Yes I do believe that I will need one thanks. I found this GM number on another thread where you posted it (8656942). If you want IM me the cost.
Also have you every had a torque converter go out before? Does it sound like I am right that mine is going out after around a year being installed?
Ok y'all. First thanks for the replies and help.
Here is what I have found and where I am at.
I ran it up on ramps and pulled the inspection plate. I hate that you have to pull the lines to do this, but whatever. I could find no crank in the flex plate. All the bolts are good and tight. I...
Thanks. I did check it after changing, ran it a bit and let it sit over night and checked it again in the morning. It was full. Thank you though I do appreciate the advice.
Thanks for the replies. To answer some of your questions and tell you what I have found so far.
Skinny: "I would say drain the oil and send it for analysis or disconnect the torque converter to see if the noise is engine or trans related."
I just changed to oil and filter so they are new and...
Fixed: Another engine noise post
So I figured I would run this by y'all.
I have notice a change in the noise my M1009 make when driving. Like everyone else you get used to the sounds of your vehicle. Well a few days ago I noticed that mine started getting louder when driving. Prior the regular...
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