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Cost To Replace Flex Plate. You will have to multiply the shop rate where you live by that number to get the dollar amount. Because the transmission must come out to replace the flex plate. Another thing to consider is that this is usually a difficult part to reach. Sign in to reply.
How much would it cost to replace the flex plate on 1999 caravan 33. That means youll be spending a lot of time under the hood so make sure to factor that time into your replacement budget. One quote i have is 68 but that will vary on where you are etc. Since this a labor-intensive job the costs can be quite high even though the part doesnt cost about 85 to 175 that much since a mechanic will have to remove the transmission to inspect and repair the part as this part is sandwiched between the transmission and the engine. Aside from a manufacturing defect the only things that will cause a cracked flex plate are improper torque on the plate bolts at the crank and torque converter and the most common cause of transmission to engine misalignment. From our research the parts can greatly vary ranging anywhere from as little as 40 to more than 300.
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I have included the estimate for the flex plate removal and installation in the diagrams down below. The labor is just the time the job calls for. May 08 2011 1999 Chevrolet Blazer. Since this a labor-intensive job the costs can be quite high even though the part doesnt cost about 85 to 175 that much since a mechanic will have to remove the transmission to inspect and repair the part as this part is sandwiched between the transmission and the engine. A lot depends on whether the trans crossmember comes out easily or not So3-4 hours at 75hr give or take and thats the basic labor bill plus parts and misc. As for the labor the replacement including parts can range anywhere from 400 to 1300 in total.