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Posted by 5OHS5OH (Member # 4665) on :
 
run my engine without the tranny ? I have to find the sorce of my vibration issue. I would like to eliminate everything behind the flywheel. Would it be possible to take off the pressure plate etc, reinstall the bellhousing and starter, then run the engine for about 5 seconds ? Of course I guess I would have to have the connections on the tranny hooked up, but would it run ?
 

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Posted by SilverLX351 (Member # 3207) on :
 
yep. my car was an AOD car so i dont know if you need to keep the sensors plugged in, but it will run. Good luck!
 

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Posted by 5OHS5OH (Member # 4665) on :
 
Thanks, I'm going to guess I need a new flywheel. I talked to Napa and they said that when it was resurfaced, the wouldn't have checked if it was true unless I requested it.
 

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Posted by SilverLX351 (Member # 3207) on :
 
anythings possible...

goodluck!
 

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Posted by HungryHippo (Member # 537) on :
 
well without the trans and cross member the engine would probably shake a lot. also you'll need to figure out how to start the car since the clutch needs to be pushed in or the trans in P or N
 

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Posted by 5OHS5OH (Member # 4665) on :
 
hmmmm, didn't think about that one. I guess I'll just pull the flywheel and take it a shop to see if it is true.
 

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Posted by hidnn.o.s. (Member # 1219) on :
 
Often times this is the result of the balancer, might want to make sure it's tight or true.

Goodluck
 

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Posted by slidewayz94 (Member # 3101) on :
 
seems like your tranny/clutch/vibration issues is becoming a pain in the ass
 

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Posted by 5OHS5OH (Member # 4665) on :
 

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Often times this is the result of the balancer, might want to make sure it's tight or true.

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Yeah, that's what I thought it may have been also. I replaced the balancer, and it was a bit messed up, but it didn't solve the problem.

As far as a pain in the ass, that's an understatement. I want to drive this f'n car so bad, but I want it to be right also. If I check the flywheel and reinstall everything ans STILL have the problem, I guess I'll have to break down and pay a professional.
 

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Posted by HungryHippo (Member # 537) on :
 
you should get a new flywheel, hopefully that solves your problem
 

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