Flywheel or Flex Plate, need help
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Flywheel or Flex Plate, need help
I have a 1996 XJ 4.0L automatic trans.
Finding ANY info on flywheel or flex plates is almost NON EXISTANT
Advance and Auto Zone DO NOT list for A/T, though I am sure the stealership can provide one
where are suggested retailers? average price?
am I just THAT new to Jeep and didn't see some loop hole?
Finding ANY info on flywheel or flex plates is almost NON EXISTANT
Advance and Auto Zone DO NOT list for A/T, though I am sure the stealership can provide one
where are suggested retailers? average price?
am I just THAT new to Jeep and didn't see some loop hole?
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I have a 1996 XJ 4.0L automatic trans.
Finding ANY info on flywheel or flex plates is almost NON EXISTANT
Advance and Auto Zone DO NOT list for A/T, though I am sure the stealership can provide one
where are suggested retailers? average price?
am I just THAT new to Jeep and didn't see some loop hole?
Finding ANY info on flywheel or flex plates is almost NON EXISTANT
Advance and Auto Zone DO NOT list for A/T, though I am sure the stealership can provide one
where are suggested retailers? average price?
am I just THAT new to Jeep and didn't see some loop hole?
Pioneer/Barnes should make one - I've bought a few for RENIX from them, and RENIX is less common. I don't see why your local can't come up with a part number for you - but you might want to find a new local (AA and AZ aren't exactly my idea of a "good local" anyhow. Most chain 'countermen' have delusions of adequacy. Try a NAPA or a Carquest instead - they're somewhat better.)
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Year: 1996
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Engine: 4.0L, custom intake and breather, Mean Green Starter, Jeep (tm) flexplate
Here is what I found
After digging around for a while, I was able to pull a great break down from the
"Engine builder's handbook", It states....
"Once the clutch is off you'll have a clear view of the flywheel. If an automatic transmission was used, a flexplate will be in place of the flywheel.
There's now much difference between removing the two except for the additional weight of the flywheel."
"Maverick/Comet Forums"
Flywheel is usually either cast or billet, noticeably thicker and heavier, and will have a large smooth surface for the friction disc of the clutch to make contact with. A flexplate is usually just stamped steel with the starter gear welded to it, as was said, the flexplate is used in automatic cars and is basically just a way to connect the torque converter to the crankshaft.
And right here as part of my thread from "CherokeeForum.com"
An automatic will have a "flexplate" - the torque converter makes up the flyweight rotational/inertial mass (in manuals, it's provided by the flywheel and clutch cover.)
Pioneer/Barnes should make one - I've bought a few for RENIX from them, and RENIX is less common. I don't see why your local can't come up with a part number for you - but you might want to find a new local (AA and AZ aren't exactly my idea of a "good local" anyhow. Most chain 'countermen' have delusions of adequacy. Try a NAPA or a Carquest instead - they're somewhat better.)
The only place I was ABLE to find a reasonable replacement of the part is from this site www.partstrain.com They have live support chat in the event you have a question or difficulty in finding a very specific part.
I hope this helps with any future questions about the two - Enjoy
"Engine builder's handbook", It states....
"Once the clutch is off you'll have a clear view of the flywheel. If an automatic transmission was used, a flexplate will be in place of the flywheel.
There's now much difference between removing the two except for the additional weight of the flywheel."
"Maverick/Comet Forums"
Flywheel is usually either cast or billet, noticeably thicker and heavier, and will have a large smooth surface for the friction disc of the clutch to make contact with. A flexplate is usually just stamped steel with the starter gear welded to it, as was said, the flexplate is used in automatic cars and is basically just a way to connect the torque converter to the crankshaft.
And right here as part of my thread from "CherokeeForum.com"
An automatic will have a "flexplate" - the torque converter makes up the flyweight rotational/inertial mass (in manuals, it's provided by the flywheel and clutch cover.)
Pioneer/Barnes should make one - I've bought a few for RENIX from them, and RENIX is less common. I don't see why your local can't come up with a part number for you - but you might want to find a new local (AA and AZ aren't exactly my idea of a "good local" anyhow. Most chain 'countermen' have delusions of adequacy. Try a NAPA or a Carquest instead - they're somewhat better.)
The only place I was ABLE to find a reasonable replacement of the part is from this site www.partstrain.com They have live support chat in the event you have a question or difficulty in finding a very specific part.
I hope this helps with any future questions about the two - Enjoy
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Another good place to buy them is...The link below is for 91-95 models but they have the newer and older style aswell.
https://www.cyberjeep.com/prodinfo.asp?number=52117761&
https://www.cyberjeep.com/prodinfo.asp?number=52117761&
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Year: 1996
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Engine: 4.0L, custom intake and breather, Mean Green Starter, Jeep (tm) flexplate
Another good place to buy them is...The link below is for 91-95 models but they have the newer and older style aswell.
https://www.cyberjeep.com/prodinfo.asp?number=52117761&
https://www.cyberjeep.com/prodinfo.asp?number=52117761&
What about the 96' its like an enigma for parts. Mine is a 96 XJ 4.0L auto....what will fit it correctly?
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x2 on partstrain.
http://www.partstrain.com/store/deta...321691310.html
Partstrain.com is the most underrated XJ parts site on the web I think.
---I know the flexplate picture shown is different than yours.. I was worried about it when I ordered one lastweek.. but they delivered the correct item.
http://www.partstrain.com/store/deta...321691310.html
Partstrain.com is the most underrated XJ parts site on the web I think.
---I know the flexplate picture shown is different than yours.. I was worried about it when I ordered one lastweek.. but they delivered the correct item.
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I have a 96 Cherokee w/ 4.0L.. I think I have a 30-43LE trans.. Rectangle pan with 19 bolts. Have new engine but fly wheel does not match original torque conv.... Original fly wheel is goneWich fly wheel do I need..?
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