Davesmopar
Well-Known Member
Does anyone see anything wrong with the torque converter and or the flex plate???
Don't you just love the snowball effect??? View attachment 38371[/QUOT
I like to get out ahead of it. I tried to start my Volare over the weekend and the carb stayed dry... WELP... time for an entire 2015 Challenger drivetrain swap.
check your convertor bolts. Usually when the thrust bearing goes the bolts hit the block and then you can see the damage on the bolts real easy plus the block will be grooved, plus the bolts will take out the the rear cam plug.
I haven’t seen any ill effects with starter (or ring gear) with or without the dust shield in place.
The big block dust shield is so much easier to remove/install over the small block.
Not taking consideration with the headers, those two metal arms (supports) alone make the job more difficult than needed – then you have the fact the shield is held captive by the starter.
I think I’ve manhandled a few thousand of those plates in my life.
BudW