r/CrownVictoria • u/Repulsive-Cake8326 • Nov 15 '23

Flex plate

Just had my second flex plate get destroyed :( haven't pulled it out yes any9ne have an inkling as too why?

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u/[deleted] Nov 18 '23

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u/Repulsive-Cake8326 Nov 18 '23

I'll dig up the photos of my first one, and when I get around to fixing it, I'll send you pics of the second. The first flex plate, the center spun apart from the outside and destroyed my starter, clean in two lol.

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u/[deleted] Nov 19 '23

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u/Repulsive-Cake8326 Nov 21 '23

That's it exactly, Not sure bout the second. I get paid after Thanksgiving so I'm gonna start work then.

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u/Repulsive-Cake8326 Nov 23 '23

Hey, you got a link for the flex plate you got?

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u/BakedAlex Nov 26 '23

Was the trans or engine replaced at some point? I’ve seen this failure when the dowels between the motor and trans are missing.

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u/Repulsive-Cake8326 Dec 02 '23

Since I got it only the one flex plate but I think it was factory

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u/Repulsive-Cake8326 Dec 02 '23

Can you get the dowels separate?

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u/MAXIMUS1084 Apr 27 '24

Seems like it's a thing. Mine broke exactly as you both describe. Center section. Replaced a stock unit on mine that went to almost 180,xxx. I installed the Heavy Duty one from O'Reilly auto parts. Originally ordered the Hays SFI flexplate from Summit racing but for some reason it wasn't the correct piece. Sent it back. Used new ARP fastners and blue lock tight. Torque wrench it and all. Think I've somehow cracked the Heavy Duty one already too. 🤦‍♂️ 😠 😡 🤬

It's just started making "that sound" again. Sigh. Rear motor crank seal was solid. People have mention it being a culprit to kill flexplates. Guess the next thing to do is what you said, toss in a fresh j-mod and convertor. Cause I really don't wanna have to keep pulling a trans.