Should have better info for you tomorrow since that's what I'll be doing. I've never removed the inspection plate either so it'll be a learning experience. I bought a borescope just in case.
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have a video that shows where cracks in the flexplate usually occur. It's the 3rd part of their transmission replacement video series. The flexplate is discussed at 8min 22s.