flexplate turns engine doesnt
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From: Dixmont Maine
Isn't it easier to pull the engine on a FWD. That's what I have always done. With the inspection cover off (that's where you wrench the flexplate bolts from) you should be able to verify if the bolts are intact.
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From: St James, Missouri
Front wheel drive not four wheel drive. Trans will be much easier to pull on a truck than the engine
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From: nevada
M chan68, I wouldn't be asking any of your female co workers to get you anything to eat or drink. Hopefully they wont be checking this site. I've always read that you should use NEW bolts when putting flex plates back in. some yrs back, I rebuilt my 390, and bought a complete engine bolt kit. So nice to work with new ones.
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Problem solved. It was indeed a broken flex plate. I tried to attach a picture of the offending part but can't figure it out. It took us several days but we're finally back on the road. Thanks to everyone who contributed.
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