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Mar 31, 2012 | 09:12 PM

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one other question, if it was the flex plate going bad what would cause it to start grinding after it warms up, is it because it gets hot and expands causing it to rub on the interior?

If it is the flex plate, usually they just crack. Don't know if warming up would affect that or not.

Mar 31, 2012 | 09:14 PM

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the transmission was rebuilt a few months ago the mechanic said he flushed all lines and checked the converter he said was all good. the transmission shifts just fine but after warm up i get a grinding noise at idle.

Mar 31, 2012 | 09:20 PM

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If the trans was rebuilt, the torque converter should have been replaced with a new one.

Mar 31, 2012 | 09:22 PM

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it never was so im thinking now thats what the issue is

Mar 31, 2012 | 09:25 PM

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If it wasn't replaced then that would be a real good place to start!

Mar 31, 2012 | 09:33 PM

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ok im looking up pricing now and will look at the plate in the morning to see if all bolts are tight and see if its cracked

Mar 31, 2012 | 09:38 PM

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Let us know what you find. Good luck and sorry I couldn't be more help.

Mar 31, 2012 | 09:41 PM

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i believe you helped a great deal i was hoping it was motor related and all the feed back i am getting it is been narrowed down to the 2 things you may believe might be the issue. im just not looking forward to helping in the removal of the tranny. because its one of the biggest that ford makes for this truck.

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Mar 31, 2012 | 09:44 PM

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sorry hoping it WASNT motor realted

Mar 31, 2012 | 09:54 PM

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Yeah, they are heavy! I took one out of a 4x4 by myself a few weeks ago. I used a floor jack and a lot of foul language! LOL!

Mar 31, 2012 | 10:12 PM

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If the trans is under warranty I'd bring it in and let them look at it

Apr 1, 2012 | 07:25 AM

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If the trans is under warranty I'd bring it in and let them look at it

the tranny will be under warranty the converter will not be

Apr 1, 2012 | 11:03 AM

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I checked the plate I don't see a crack but that doesn't mean their isn't one. But I do have a small vibration that I haven't noticed before

Apr 1, 2012 | 02:44 PM

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The only one that I've ever seen cracked had two cracks that connected three of the bolt holes where it bolted to the crank, all the torque convertor bolt holes were undamaged.

Apr 1, 2012 | 09:29 PM

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okay so after i checked the plate for cracks thru the inspection plate i left the plate off let the truck warm up for 1 hour in the yard then took it for a 40 mile drive and the dam thing never made a noise. so i am beside my self. from everything i've been told here and from friends im going to use the truck, if it happens again i will replace both the converter and the plate. thanks all the help on here

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