Flex plate fracture in transmission

2001 TOYOTA TACOMA
180,254 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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DAVID65
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I have 01 toyota tacoma 2 wheel drive prerunner truck. problem is flex plate fractures around bolt pattern where flex plate attaches to crankshaft.
Dec 8, 2010 at 12:22 PM
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WRENCHTECH
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What is your question?
Dec 8, 2010 at 1:13 PM
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MMPRINCE4000
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The flexplate is a stamped peice with a welded gear ring. If it has failed more than once, I would ask where are you getting the replacement, autoparts store or Toyota?
Dec 8, 2010 at 1:35 PM
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