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88 Cherokee Piston Slap? Nope, Cracked Flexplate

Discussion in 'Quitters' Club' started by Focker, May 30, 2017.

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  1. Focker

    Focker That's a terrible idea...What time? Staff Member

    Thanks for the clarification.
     
    Focker, Jun 4, 2017
    #121
  2. Focker

    Focker That's a terrible idea...What time? Staff Member

    Success!

    My son came over today and we spent the better part of the day pulling the transmission. It was great father & son time.

    I'm so excited that this is the issue...$56 at my local FLAPS for a new one.
    [​IMG]
     
    Focker, Jun 5, 2017
    #122
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  3. FinoCJ

    FinoCJ 1970 CJ5 Staff Member

    That looks exactly like the picture termin8ed posted. Well done!
     
    FinoCJ, Jun 5, 2017
    #123
  4. ITLKSEZ

    ITLKSEZ Hope for the best, prepare for the worst

    Dude. That's awesome. Congrats.
     
    ITLKSEZ, Jun 5, 2017
    #124
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  5. Focker

    Focker That's a terrible idea...What time? Staff Member

    Yeah. it's funny how many online look the same.

    My son and I were covered from head to toe in grease and grime. The plan is to get the new flexplate and install this week.
     
    Focker, Jun 5, 2017
    #125
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  6. Focker

    Focker That's a terrible idea...What time? Staff Member

    Funny how exciting it is to have a broken auto part...Who wishes for that...Right? o_O

    Beats an engine rebuild.
     
    Focker, Jun 5, 2017
    #126
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  7. ITLKSEZ

    ITLKSEZ Hope for the best, prepare for the worst

    You should send a pic to the PO.
    He'll cry when he finds out the engine is fine. :cry::p
     
    ITLKSEZ, Jun 5, 2017
    #127
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  8. Glenn

    Glenn Kinda grumpy old man Staff Member

    X2! (y)
     
    Glenn, Jun 6, 2017
    #128
  9. PeteL

    PeteL If it wasn't for physics, and law enforcement... 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    Okay but I'm still wondering - what about those pieces of broken distributor gear, etc?
     
    PeteL, Jun 6, 2017
    #129
  10. ITLKSEZ

    ITLKSEZ Hope for the best, prepare for the worst

    Thats water under the bridge. :lol:
     
    ITLKSEZ, Jun 6, 2017
    #130
  11. Focker

    Focker That's a terrible idea...What time? Staff Member

    Me too.

    First is to replace the flexplate and tranny, then investigate what would have caused that. I can't see any damage to the distributor gears currently in the motor. (y)

    When I inspected the oil, there were no flakes in it. It must have broken off and the PO was too lazy to drop the pan? I suspect they've been in there for a while.
     
    Focker, Jun 6, 2017
    #131
  12. PeteL

    PeteL If it wasn't for physics, and law enforcement... 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    "I suspect they've been in there for a while."

    Likely.
    Friend of mine was changing oil in his Mack truck, stuck his finger into the drain and found a ⅜ nut. Drove him crazy wondering...
     
    PeteL, Jun 6, 2017
    #132
  13. Glenn

    Glenn Kinda grumpy old man Staff Member

    I agree, that's the most likely scenario.
     
    Glenn, Jun 6, 2017
    #133
  14. 47v6

    47v6 junk wrecker! 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    What about that loose timing chain?
     
    47v6, Jun 6, 2017
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  15. termin8ed

    termin8ed I didn't do it Staff Member

    (y)
    Other than the labor involved the price is right. Amazing how much noise those flexplates make
     
    termin8ed, Jun 6, 2017
    #135
  16. 47v6

    47v6 junk wrecker! 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    Or how much noise the women make when I flex my pecks.. BWAHAHHAHAHHAAHHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAH!!!!!:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:
     
    47v6, Jun 6, 2017
    #136
  17. Focker

    Focker That's a terrible idea...What time? Staff Member

    Most of my findings say it's fine. It's on the back burner for now.
     
    Focker, Jun 6, 2017
    #137
  18. Focker

    Focker That's a terrible idea...What time? Staff Member

    O'Reilly sells an "unbalanced" flexplate...Is that because the engine is internally balanced? At least that's what a co-worker is telling me.
     
    Focker, Jun 6, 2017
    #138
  19. Glenn

    Glenn Kinda grumpy old man Staff Member

    Fine? That video I saw showed it to be very loose.
     
    Glenn, Jun 6, 2017
    #139
  20. ITLKSEZ

    ITLKSEZ Hope for the best, prepare for the worst

    I made it cross country sans-tensioner in a dauntless. :whistle: :D
     
    ITLKSEZ, Jun 6, 2017
    #140
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