Thread: Cracked Flexplate With Audio

Originally Posted by mattg

thanks for the Video

That is one of the main reasons for my post. I searched for quite a while for video or audio of TD5 cracked FP and all I could find was a few YouTube videos of American trucks with the same issue. So I made a point to record the racket for any other LR owners benefit. Wish you luck in your search for your issue.

Would removing the engine be easier for the backyarder?

Originally Posted by northiam

Would removing the engine be easier for the backyarder?

How do you figure that when you need an engine hoist for that and that is not good on a gravel drive. an adapter on a trolly jack for the auto has to be easier doesn't it

a question for the planning, would you take the tranny out with the transfer case still attached or the the transfer out first?

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Matt

Cheaper then I thought, if you have the jack already
TRANSMISSION JACK ADAPTER 500KG GEARBOX TROLLEY NEW!! | eBay

might get one myself.

Matt

If the gentleman has a gravel driveway he may have a tree or overhead beam to use this!
Block and Tackle Chain Block Hoist 1 Ton NEW in box | eBay

depends on the adaptors youve got or made.

It can be easier to pull the engine but as a backyarder it depends on what youve got to work with and what you're willing to spend.

IMHO its about 50/50 as to which is easier to pull in the box v engine stakes but my preference is to pull the engine unless the gearbox or Tcase need to come out for repair.

In this case I'd be pulling the engine because doing so makes accessing the sump gasket easier, and will allow you easier access to the cooler for flushing reasons. It also means no chance of dropping the TC and it still leaves good access to the front of the Auto and the TC if you decide to rework the front seals.

I know its going to be hard work. I've always done my own repairs, ever since I had to replace the cv and passenger side lower wish bone of my father's Subaru when I was 18. (something about grassed bushland tree stumps and P platers) only time I've rolled both front tires off the rims.
I've also had to replace a upper front ball joint on a WB van on the street (that was an eye opener having a front left wheel drop up under the front guard on the bend of Sydney Rd just before Pentridge) Ah to be young again.

So I'm not too daunted by the task at hand. Whether I rip the motor or attack from underneath seems here nor there to me.

It is an Australian tradition for the underqualified to attempt the unlikely in their backyard.

We have the quote of the year! You've just described my entire adult life. I'm framing that and putting it up in my carport.