Keep the engine crankshaft and torque converter turning together with the ATP Automatic Transmission Flexplate Z-166. It installs as a direct-fit replacement across a long list of GM cars, vans, and trucks, including the 1986-1998 Chevrolet Astro, 1987-1998 Chevrolet Blazer, 1988-1999 Chevrolet C1500, 1985-1993 Chevrolet Caprice, 1992-1993 Buick Roadmaster, 1990-1992 Cadillac Brougham, 1999-2000 Cadillac Escalade, and 1996-2002 Chevrolet Express 1500 — see the Buyer's Guide tab for the full list of 133 applications.
What it does: The flexplate bolts to the rear of the engine crankshaft and links it to the automatic transmission's torque converter, carrying engine torque into the transmission.
- Crankshaft-to-converter connection: transfers engine torque from the crankshaft to the torque converter.
- Ring gear: provides the teeth the starter motor engages to crank the engine.
- Direct-fit replacement: designed to install on the listed applications.
Signs a flexplate may need replacing include a grinding or whirring noise when starting, an intermittent no-crank when the starter can't grab the ring-gear teeth, or a rattling/knocking vibration from the bellhousing area. If a cracked flexplate or damaged ring gear is the cause, this replaces it; diagnose the cause before replacing.
Interchange: FW96860 · G142 · FA101 · FA101HD · XF73 · 33636 · GM142 · GM183 · 4310 · 10128414 · 14088761 · 409780 · AA-G142 · AAG142 · 6005062 · 6005153 · FY71 · FRA159 · FRA-159 · 4161047 · 99761 · V508. Manufacturer part number Z-166 (also Z166).
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
FW96860, G142, FA101, FA101HD, XF73, 33636, GM142, GM183, 4310, 10128414, 14088761, 409780, AA-G142, 6005062, 6005153, FY71, FRA159, FRA-159, 4161047, 99761, V508
