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> Flywheel replace?, when do you need too?
eg914
post Jan 12 2009, 01:30 AM
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Pulled the trans for an oil seal replacement, and my clutch disc is down to the rivets on the pressure plate side. I thew in an old disc to keep me going (daily driver).

My question is, can I reuse the flywheel I have, or does it need to be resurfaced or replaced? How can I tell if the flywheel is OK to use as it is?

Seems like the Pelican and AA kits can include flywheels, but that adds a bit to the cost. Just trying to figure out what the hit to the budget is going to be.

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Mark Henry
post Jan 13 2009, 06:48 AM
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You must check the end play if you change flywheels, good thing to check even with the same flywheel. You also should replace the flywheel seal and O-ring. If you have your ducks in a row with a good machine shop they should be able to grind your flywheel while you wait.

I wouldn't do it now, but on a tight budget I've reused a flywheel as long as the friction surface is flat (using a straightedge) and not glazed or burnt.
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post Jan 13 2009, 07:26 AM
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QUOTE(Mark Henry @ Jan 13 2009, 05:48 AM) *

You must check the end play if you change flywheels, good thing to check even with the same flywheel. You also should replace the flywheel seal and O-ring. If you have your ducks in a row with a good machine shop they should be able to grind your flywheel while you wait.

I wouldn't do it now, but on a tight budget I've reused a flywheel as long as the friction surface is flat (using a straightedge) and not glazed or burnt.
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Yep, what Mark said...
Post some pics of it and I can tell you whether it has another "life" left in it for machining (more than likely)
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