P38A Simple yes/no flexplate

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P38parris

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Right need a simple answer yes or no and the reason why!! can I fit the td5 flexplate on to a p38 diesel as they are the same box??
 
I know tho the gearboxs are the same I can under stand the torque converter may be different and the bell housing pattern but why would they make different flexplates when they are both triangular in shape with the same amount of bolt holes
 
P38parris said:
I know tho the gearboxs are the same I can under stand the torque converter may be different and the bell housing pattern but why would they make different flexplates when they are both triangular in shape with the same amount of bolt holes
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There is no connection between the flex plate and the gearbox, it bolts to the engine flywheel with the ring gear on it and the torque converter bolts to the flex plate, it is the other side of the torque converter that connects to the gearbox. Why would you expect the M51 flywheel to be the same as a TD5?
 
I know where it bolts to and all, and well if you look at a td5 flexplate and p38 flexplate you tell me the difference as far as I can see there isn't any they are both triangle in shape like have said and the both have the same amount of bolt holes I dont know if they are in the exact same position but from what iv seen in images they look identical
 
P38parris said:
I know where it bolts to and all, and well if you look at a td5 flexplate and p38 flexplate you tell me the difference as far as I can see there isn't any they are both triangle in shape like have said and the both have the same amount of bolt holes I dont know if they are in the exact same position but from what iv seen in images they look identical
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The picture I had of the P38/M51 flex plate showed it as circular, it came from RAVE so no idea if it was correct as there are many errors in RAVE.
 
First pic is a p38 second one is a td5 hopefully you can see them
 

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The second one has a reinforced bolt hole section and looks like a thicker plate.
The only way to be sure would be to get them side to side. Scrap yard?
 
The fact that I cant find a new flexplate for the p38 diesel only the v8, is really the only reason whybi was asking if someone new but I'll just have to find out for myself
 
Unless you can find someone that's already tried it I suggest your best choices are:
1. Try it yourself
2. Have a chat with Ashcrofts & see what they say.
The latter might be less expensive.
 
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