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Old 10-06-2006, 02:06 PM
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Default I need some insight on an RS4 clutch install.

I recently had my Southbend DynaMax replaced with an RS4 clutch. I also have an aluminum flywheel but am not sure who it is made by (it came from Southbend). The RS4 clutch is having some problems disengaging so it has been narrowed down to the combatibility of the flywheel and the RS4 clutch. The Southbend had no problems at all disengaging, it was just slipping. I understand that the Southbend clutch uses the RS4 pressure plate. So I guess my question is, should the RS4 clutch work with just about any lightweight flywheel?
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obvious question first: SAC mechanism reset properly b/4 install?
Old 10-06-2006, 07:06 PM
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Default i am hoping so.

i have reading your horror stories. im slowly creeping up on your repeating your experience.
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Default This is a long standing issue that I'd really like an answer to, as well. I've got a Fidanza LWFW

and I'm still deciding on a clutch to go with, or which ones will even work with the FW.
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Default If i have the Fidanza LWFW, then the RS4 clutch will not work.

Tech found that out on Thursday. Now, I am not 100% sure I have the Fidanza LWFW, but I know it came form Southbend.
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If you could find out and post back, it would be appreciated
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sure thing.
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Default I ended up actually having an AWE flywheel.

I got an OEM S4 flywheel and clutch form VAST and everything worked fine.
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Interesting. Thanks for the update
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