GRINDING NOISE
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 23
Likes: 0
GRINDING NOISE
i have a 1997 f super duty 450 7.3L turbo. I have recently encountered a grinding noise coming from the area of the oil pan and transmission. I only get the grinding noise after the truck has warmed up and sitting at idle, when the grinding noise starts i am able to drive the vehicle in all directions. the noise goes away after the rpms reach 1000 and returns when rpms hit below 1000. any ideas? thanks for your help
Hotshot
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 11,132
Likes: 3
From: Southern West Virginia
There is an inspection cover on the bottom of the bell housing. Take it off and check the flex plate for cracks. Could be the torque converter maybe. There's a lot of sharp guys on here, I'm sure they'll chime in with some info.
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 23
Likes: 0
i will check it in the morning it is 915 at night here please check back tommorrow but either way if the flex plate or the converter needs replacing what am i looking at (roughly) price to have it repaired.
Trending Topics
Hotshot
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 11,132
Likes: 3
From: Southern West Virginia
Well, if you take it to a shop and have it done I really wouldn't know what they would charge, I work on my own stuff.
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make
Brett Foote
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!
Michael S. Palmer
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home
Verdad Gallardo
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?
Brett Foote
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026
Brett Foote
5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time
Joe Kucinski
Hotshot
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 11,132
Likes: 3
From: Southern West Virginia
Have you raised the hood and listened all around the belt and front of the engine while it's making this noise? The reason I'm asking is cause you would be amazed at how sounds can travel through trucks and make things sound like they're coming from some where that they're not. If you're certain the noise is coming from the oil pan/trans area, then it sounds like something in the trans. If it's shifting fine and you're not getting an O/D light flashing or check engine light, I'm not sure what it would be.