That's a strange occurrence for sure.  I don't have any experience with
automatics so I can't help with those questions.

But I do have a flex plate here if you can't find one locally.

Seeya, Jake

On Wed, Jun 2, 2010 at 7:36 AM, Jack R. <jack007@comcast.net> wrote:

> The mechanic pulled apart the motor / trans on our friends 90 Westy 2.1,
> discovered that the "flex plate"/ Fly wheel
> blew up!  Basically ruptured and caused everything to stop abruptly... auto
> trans bell-housing
> cracked in 5 places, and needs a new Flex Plate. (anyone have a source for
> this?).
>
> Motor still turns, haven't tried to start it.
>
> They are quoting big bucks to change auto trans or weld bell housing, if
> trans is OK.
>
> What could have caused the flex plate to break-up?
>
> Any suggestions on a course of action?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Jack R.
> Friends 90 Westy in Grand Ledge MI.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
> Jack R.
> Sent: Tuesday, May 25, 2010 1:53 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: 2.1L engine failure - Update
>
> Initial findings look like the trans / flywheel were also impacted.  Hole
> in
> side of trans.
>
>
>
> Now, if we need to replace the long-block, and Automatic Trans in the 90
> Westy, we need to think of our best options.
>
>
>
> I'm getting the report "second hand" from our friends discussion with the
> mechanic who is working on it.
>
>
>
> Jack
>
>
>
> From: Bruce Todd [mailto:beeceetee@gmail.com]
> Sent: Monday, May 24, 2010 6:48 PM
> To: Jack Reynaert
> Cc: vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com
> Subject: Re: 2.1L engine failure?
>
>
>
> The color of the oil might give you hint as to whether you have a
> catastrophe on your hands...silver / metallic specks in the engine oil
> means
> you have had a serious mechanical malfunction.
>
>
>
> BT
>
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Jake

1984 Vanagon GL 1.9 WBX 'The Grey Van'
1986 Westy Weekender/2.5 SOHC Suby 'Dixie'

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