johnivang Posted March 4, 2007 Report Share Posted March 4, 2007 There's a ticking noise coming from behind the torque convertor/flexplate area? It seems more noticable under load and when it warms up but the transmission shifts fine. I'm leaning toward a cracked flexplate? Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1647545494 Posted March 4, 2007 Report Share Posted March 4, 2007 cracked flexplate or a bolt may have backed out and rubbing on something Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnivang Posted March 4, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2007 cracked flexplate or a bolt may have backed out and rubbing on something Thanks for the reply! I look and there are only four bolts holding the tiny (skinny) torque converter to the flexplate so the bolt theory can be ruled out. The flexplate, however, looks pretty thin but with the torque convertor bolted on I can not inspect it but it spins like it should. Since the tranny was fully built and pretty new, it should be good. Also, this ticking noise started soon after I cranked up the boost from 9psi to 22psi and did some major brake/torque pratices. Who does everyone trust their cars to? I am willing to pay extra for quality work. I am not in the best shape to be working on cars for the time being even though I do have the tools. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMeanGreen Posted March 4, 2007 Report Share Posted March 4, 2007 If Rob doesn't attempt to give any useful information, and instead posts "first link in the sig", I'm locking this place down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nurkvinny Posted March 4, 2007 Report Share Posted March 4, 2007 I look and there are only four bolts holding the tiny (skinny) torque converter to the flexplate There should only be 3, if I am understanding your description. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1647545494 Posted March 4, 2007 Report Share Posted March 4, 2007 some GM's use four the flexplate can crack in between the boltholes where it mounts on the back of the crank I use transmission masters in Reynoldsburg next to Rally's, they do a free road test and estimate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractor Posted March 4, 2007 Report Share Posted March 4, 2007 Take off the inspection plate and have a look. Its possible that its simply the inspection plate vibrating also. You can even check the bolts from there. I'd do that before I'd let a shop tell me I need something just so they get to rob me. Evan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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