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Old 01-22-2012, 12:17 PM
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On my last pass it looks like the flex plate(fly wheel ) let loose. I parked the car after the run , went to start it and the starter just spun. It acted like it wasn't engaging. Oh well bad starter I thought.

I'm never so lucky jacked up the car and pulled the started it had no gear left on it and a hole in the trans bell housing. I looked at the fly wheel and it's missing a section of 10-teeth.
I'm thinking the weld broke at that pt and took out the starter gear. It was a CAT brand. Oh well.
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had this happen once while driving...


that big chunk broken off locked up in the flywheel, and long story short the dealer dropped the oil pan and found metal shavings.

extended warranty = new shortblock
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I spotted that car on a flatbed on 225. Hope you get it fixed soon. Car ran very well.
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I spotted that car on a flatbed on 225. Hope you get it fixed soon. Car ran very well.
Thanks. I was out there tuning the N2 system. I have come to the conclusion that the 4.11s and the 60E equal no spray. I.m having to wind it out too much and then hit OD to cross the line.

I'm afraid that the car is all too fimilar with flat beds from AAA.
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i always have a car trailer on stand by just in case when i go to the track lol.




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