Bryan Slowgaro

I called them a couple of days ago to get the depth specification for the clutch mount surface to the friction surface on the flywheel. They said, and I quote:

"We do not recommend machining the surface of the dual mass flywheel. Damage to the flywheel can be deeper than that which appears on the surface."

This, of course, is not going to stop me from getting it machined - but it's interesting to note how Audi feels about it. With how expensive these flywheels are, it amazes me that Audi just flat out replaces them for warranty work. Hmmm...

ebock

Unless damage caused by poor resurfacing can be even more expensive....

Jason @ Streetwerke

They tell you that, then send their flywheels to my machinist. I'm serious. :-/

ForceFed

also, my dealer said they replace the flywheel on any clutch that's been slipping; cause hotspots caused by a slipping clutch go deeper than machining can get to without going too thin on the flywheel.

Swank4

Are you sure *all* dealerships do that? I could swear that I've heard of single turbo replacements.

huwla

Is this the place I should go to ask about a problem the dealer can't figure out?

Jason @ Streetwerke

Not sure what turbo R&R has to do with a flywheel resurface.

Steve Sherwood

In fact, you have to have major failure to get anything replaced now...not just a high pitched whine or siren sound...like before.

ForceFed

told me that.