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Cracked flex plate!

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Apr 22, 2016 | 11:21 AM

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Montync

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Cracked flex plate!

I got everything buttoned up on my swap. When installing the torque converter nuts I noticed a crack on the flexplate. Cn the crack be welded or do I have to get a new flexplate?

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Apr 22, 2016 | 12:03 PM

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Yes, it can be welded but by the time you pay for re-balancing, etc., just buy a new one.

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Apr 22, 2016 | 01:33 PM

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I have the heavy duty flex plate on my old motor I am just going to swap it out once this rain goes away.

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