46RH Dust Shield / Cover: Removal
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Great, hope its as straightforward as it sounds. I've read that these dust covers in some cases can be a bear to get out, that the tranny wedges it in quite tight, some tranny to engine bolts need to come out while others loosened.
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Just a heads up if anybody hears ticking coming from the bellhouse area, causes I've aggregated from my research could be..
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Just a heads up if anybody hears ticking coming from the bellhouse area, causes I've aggregated from my research could be..
- Cracked (possibly hairline) or warped flexplate
- Bad TC (broken sprag/vane/stator/lost counterweight/random slag)
- TC bolts not tightened to spec
- TC bolts too long (may've gotten bolts wrong/used diff bolts - see next issue)
- Incorrect TC to Flexplate spacing (spacing may vary with reman TCs)
- TC not seated properly/indexed properly (can damage pump as a result)
- Trans to Engine bolt not tightened to spec
- Hub on TC hitting crankshaft
- starter spacing (loose or shims/washers may be needed if aftermarket flywheel was used)
- various engine issues like spun rod bearing, bent rod, weak valve spring, worn rocker, sticking lifter
- Leaking exhaust – manifold gasket leak
Last edited by daguvena88; 04-27-2014 at 07:41 PM.