damper plate 2008 210

[scottb7]

I just read some of the damper plate threads and am a bit confused. For the first time ever I had a racket (noise) when I put it reverse. Then it went away and never came back regardless of idle or in and out of forward or reverse. I am guessing it is damper plate. I pm'd xrichard to see if he has the bulletin with engine range. If mine is in the range even though out of warranty maybe I can get some help dollar wise. But if it is intermittent that could be a problem. Probably have to wait til it is consistent to be diagnosed. I mean I am thinking I should not sweat it until it is consistent with problem?

The threads i read are confusing cause in a couple spots it said rattle was normal per pcm or buxton or something.

Has anyone did the job themselves on a vdrive? Any write up's I am not too squeamish so don't mind doing myself. But would like to wait til end of season.

Trying to piece the steps together:
Remove gas tank
Remove prop shaft...not sure how to do this
Remove v drive
Remove Tranny
Remove starter
remove bell housing
remove damper plate
check flywheel
check rear main seal
reverse above

What am i missing?

[scottb7]

Went out today and sound did not recur. probably does not make sense to repair until sound is somewhat consistent. or at least 3 strikes and your out or something.

found a couple of pdf's. thought i would put them here in case someone else needs em. it does say that it is a noise only issue. of course can't say if the noise i had is same issue they mention.

nautique parts sells r140016a, but 2nd pdf shows this is again upgraded to r140020.

still looking for someone that has some thoughts on if doing this without pulling the engine. looks tough and pita but probably quite do able.