1995 Isuzu Rodeo Question flywheel

Tiny
COUNTRYGIRLSAN
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  • 1995 ISUZU RODEO
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 105,780 MILES
Can I drive with a cracked flywheel, will that damage my motor
Thursday, May 14th, 2009 AT 6:23 AM

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Tiny
MMPRINCE4000
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Automatics use a flexplate, not a flywheel. Manual transmissions use a flywheel.

Flexplate is stamped steel piece with a ring gear welded to it (for starter to engage and start car).

Most likely one of the welds is cracked.

If flexplate comes apart, you can cause a lot of damage to trans and possibly crankshaft, so replace it.
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Thursday, May 14th, 2009 AT 6:43 AM

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