Your vehicle’s engine and transmission are connected by either a flywheel or a flexplate—two components that often go unnoticed until something goes wrong. If you’re hearing unusual noises while starting the car or experiencing vibration during acceleration, the issue may lie in one of these parts. At Milwaukee Transmissions, we offer flex plate and flywheel repair and replacement services for a wide range of vehicles.

These components are essential to keeping your powertrain in sync. When they fail, we’re here to fix it.

What’s the Difference?

While both parts connect the engine to the transmission, their designs depend on the type of transmission your vehicle has:

  • Flywheel – Found in manual transmissions, this heavy metal disc stores rotational energy and provides surface contact for the clutch.
  • Flexplate – Found in automatic transmissions, this thin metal plate connects the engine to the torque converter and starter.

Though different in form, both can suffer from wear, warping, or cracks over time.

Symptoms of a Bad Flywheel or Flexplate

Problems with either of these parts can cause serious drivability issues. Watch for:

  • Rattling or knocking noises when starting the engine
  • Vibration while driving, especially at higher speeds
  • Slipping or chattering clutch (manual vehicles)
  • Delayed engagement or strange shifting (automatic vehicles)
  • Trouble starting the vehicle or grinding starter sounds

If any of these issues are present, it’s important to have your system inspected.

What We Service

At Milwaukee Transmissions, we inspect the full connection between your engine and transmission. Depending on what we find, we may recommend:

  • Resurfacing or replacing a worn flywheel
  • Replacing a cracked or damaged flexplate
  • Inspecting clutch components or torque converters
  • Reseating and tightening the starter ring gear
  • Full removal and reinstallation of transmission components if necessary

We use high-quality parts and always match the repair to your specific make and transmission type.

Vehicles We Work On

We provide flywheel and flexplate service for:

  • Manual transmission cars, trucks, and SUVs
  • Automatic vehicles with torque converter systems
  • Domestic and imported models
  • High-mileage or older vehicles showing signs of wear

Whether your vehicle uses a dual-mass flywheel or a stamped steel flexplate, we’ve got the tools and experience to handle it.

Book Flywheel or Flexplate Service in Milwaukee

If your vehicle is vibrating, struggling to start, or experiencing transmission-related issues, the problem may be deeper than you think. Let our team at Milwaukee Transmissions take a closer look.

Call today to schedule flywheel or flexplate repair in Milwaukee and restore smooth, safe performance.