JonL

I was given a $700 estimate when they said it was the flex plate. The total repair cost ended up being $952.00 when it changed to the torque converter. Aamco also replaced the shaft from the trany to the right CV axle. They picked up a used one for $55.00 after they said the bearing was bad. Funny thing is, there was no vibration at any speed. I am not sure what happened to the bearing..... I had to "negotiate" the price down to $952 from the over $1200. they wanted to charge for the repairs. I am satisfied with the repairs, paid too much but it works fine.

I picked up my Journey from Aamco yesterday and I was surprised yet again. I was told that is was the torque converter and not the flex plate. After I paid the $250 difference in the bill, it works just fine. The noise is gone and shifts like it should. I would have figured Aamco, of all places would wait to figure out what is wrong before telling the customer it was something else. Live and learn.... Thanks for the posts and the help.

It has the 2.4 engine, oil pressure was always good and there are no leaks. There was very little to zero vibration when under a load. Turns out the flex plate was cracked (yes, I called it a flywheel earlier). It was too big of a job for me to do in my yard, so I took it to Aamco. Do you know if this is a known issue with the Journey or just one of those things that happened? My wife drives this and I know she is not rough on it. Thanks.

I have a 2012 Journey with about 90,000 miles. I started to hear a noise, like a knocking sound, from the engine bay area. It sounds like something is loose and "knocking" against the frame or other part. I went under the engine and I believe it is coming from the area the engine and trany bolt together. Any ideas? If I speed the engine up the slightest bit, the knocking noise stops. I cannot feel any vibration while driving, but the knocking sound is getting worse. I am thinking flywheel or torque converter, but I don't know. Thanks in advance!!! Jon