To replace or not to replace the flywheel...

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Apr 6, 2006 | 07:03 AM

quattropronn

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To replace or not to replace the flywheel...

All, I will soon need to install a new clutch for my B5 2.8Q 5-speed. The current clutch still works just fine but will need replacement soon. I believe I will be putting in a Dual friction CenterForce clutch.

Of course, you typically want to replace or machine the current flywheel before installing a new clutch set but the dual mass flywheel I have cannot be turned. $700-800 for a new dual mass.

Must I absolutely install a new flywheel with the new clutch set or would the current one (in good shape I believe) be feasible to use??

Thanks!
Paul

Apr 6, 2006 | 07:05 AM

Kris Hansen

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If your original works fine, why even think about it? Wait till it's slipping...

Apr 6, 2006 | 07:07 AM

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If it can be resurfaced use it, if not buy a new one

Apr 6, 2006 | 07:11 AM

quattropronn

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Ture Kris, just thinking ahead...could begin slipping in

a few months so just want to know what to do. Once it goes though, I want to use the old flywheel - those new ones are $$$$. Thanks man.

Apr 6, 2006 | 07:15 AM

quattropronn

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Re: If it can be resurfaced use it, if not buy a new one

Pretty sweet ride BLKPERL. I was under the impression that these dual mass wheels cannot be resurfaced? Maybe I was told wrong but several shops around town said that one or the other must be done...rather just use my stock flywheel. Thanks for the info...

Apr 6, 2006 | 09:58 AM

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southbend can do it

Apr 6, 2006 | 11:38 AM

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be very careful with resurfacing

I got burned by a bum resurfacing. Make sure you take it to a good machine shop and spare no expense, or just buy a new aftermarket one if you can. If it doesn't work out you might be looking at another RE & RE job to fix it plus a new flywheel anyway.