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Resurface the flywheel ?? 140-160

posted by  Aussieken on  Sat Feb 26 20:35 CST 2005
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Now that I have all the parts I'm about to start my Auto to manual swap on my 164. I got a new clutch, pressure plate, release bearing, and pilot bearing. I was wondering about getting the flywheel resurfaced. It's not scored but there are some small ridges. Does getting the flywheel resurfaced help the clutch work better ?







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posted by  Bob Wennerstrom on  Tue Mar 1 02:16 CST 2005
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I highly recommend it. On the few clutches that I've skipped this step, they were always shuddery in first gear. $20 to save years of frustrating first gear starts. Well worth it.
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Resurface the flywheel ?? 140-160

posted by  blackjackmc on  Mon Feb 28 19:22 CST 2005
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Ken. Flywheels wear concave towards the retaining bolts where there is more support. Your clutch warranty will be null and void if not resurfaced. Regards Jack mcintyre.








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posted by  mcduck on  Sun Feb 27 06:46 CST 2005
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If you have the flywheel out, resurface it; yes, it makes the clutch work better.








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posted by  KLR142 on  Sun Feb 27 07:59 CST 2005
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yeah, definitely get it resurfaced, and maybe look into getting it lightened a lttle bit as well.... =D
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posted by  pearl on  Sun Feb 27 00:26 CST 2005
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Not sure if having the flywheel resurfaced would help the clutch work better. Seems that it would, especially with a shuddering in first gear when letting the clutch out and starting to move.
It certainly would lengthen the life of the clutch. The resurfaced flywheel would not chew up the material (I think it's asbestos) on the clutch pad so fast.
Had mine resurfaced a short while ago. Cost about $20.







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