P38A Simple yes/no flexplate

tomcat59alan · May 11, 2020

The bolt holes may be the same number but the important measurement is the PCD. That is the pitch circle diameter. You may be better getting an engineering shop to check they are identical, if you can find one open.

wammers · May 11, 2020

Buy a TD5 flex plate, buy a M51 flex plate, compare them. If they are the same you have a choice to make. Fit one and send other back. Or keep both, one as a spare for when your modification goes tits up.

Datatek · May 11, 2020

tomcat59alan said:
The bolt holes may be the same number but the important measurement is the PCD. That is the pitch circle diameter. You may be better getting an engineering shop to check they are identical, if you can find one open.

The torque converter hole centers may also be different, It's a pointless exercise as the M51 flex plate is available for 50 quid or so.

tomcat59alan · May 11, 2020

Datatek said:
The torque converter hole centers may also be different, It's a pointless exercise as the M51 flex plate is available for 50 quid or so.

Correct, hope all is well with you.

Datatek · May 11, 2020

tomcat59alan said:
Correct, hope all is well with you.

Apart from the island being flooded after 24 hours of heavy rain, all is good. Keep well.

tomcat59alan · May 11, 2020

Datatek said:
Apart from the island being flooded after 24 hours of heavy rain, all is good. Keep well.

And you ,hope the weather improves.

RangeRoller dt · May 11, 2020

Datatek said:
The V8 flex plate is not the same as the diesel.

V8 P38 - V8 Disco is same I believe

Datatek · May 11, 2020

RangeRoller dt said:
V8 P38 - V8 Disco is same I believe

Possibly if the torque converter dimensions are the same.

P38A Simple yes/no flexplate

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