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Topic subjectWhere does the metal shim go in relation to the flexplate?
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103737, Where does the metal shim go in relation to the flexplate?
Posted by oldirtydillon, Apr-04-07 08:57 AM
I realize that if I had taken the time during disassembly to make note of this I wouldn't be asking the question :thumbsdown Where does the metal shim go, in between the flexplate and crank, in front of the rear main seal, or does it go on the outside of the flexplate facing the clutch assembly? I'm confused because CAPS has it in between the flexplate and clutch:

http://www.2gnt.com/CAPS/main11/main11sub210.html


And these photo's from Chamuko show it in between the crank and flexplate: http://www34.brinkster.com/chamukogs/oilleak.htm

Thanks for the help guys
103738, RE: Where does the metal shim go in relation to the flexplate?
Posted by VelocitaPaola, Apr-04-07 10:01 AM
Mine's on the outside, facing the clutch assembly. I replaced it the same day I took it apart, so I'm pretty sure that's the correct way.

103739, RE: Where does the metal shim go in relation to the flexplate?
Posted by cougar694u, Apr-04-07 10:02 AM
It goes on the outside of the flexplate/flywheel, so the heads of the bolts hold it on.

Put the flywheel/flexplate up against the crank, put the shim on, put the bolts through the shim, through the flex plate, into the crank.
103740, RE: Where does the metal shim go in relation to the flexplate?
Posted by oldirtydillon, Apr-04-07 10:15 AM
Thanks for clearin' that up
105786, RE: Where does the metal shim go in relation to the flexplate?
Posted by nate14732, Aug-20-07 06:46 PM
yeah, thanks
105787, RE: Where does the metal shim go in relation to the flexplate?
Posted by cougar694u, Aug-21-07 08:50 AM
It's awesome that you used the search, that's what it's for.

I can't believe this was originally only from April, felt like years ago.

Next time, though, try to look at the dates before you post. :)