New OEM Flywheel

[firstgen89sho]

I'm looking for a supplier of a new OEM style flywheel

depending on cost, will determine wether or not I go with OEM or Firdenza

I would prefer the cheaper of the 2

the reason for wanting a new one, is the old one is machined too much, changes the clutch pedal feel, and release point, have been having probs with the adjuster not working right (clutch not fully disengaging), and since I will be needing a new clutch soon, this is why I'm putting this thread out.

 

[dantheman68]

http://home.earthlink.net/~rcm_automotive/id21.html

i think this stock one a little cheaper than a fidanza

 

[firstgen89sho]

that's a used, reground one, I can do that with a spare one that I have sitting around as well, but I was hoping to put a brand new one in

 

[dantheman68]

hmm well i really dont know how much that the flywheel is affecting your pedal feel, maybe you should just fix the autoadjuster or get a new cable, sometimes if it is streched out it does that too... my engagement is really high, and im going to put a new cable in, to me it doesnt make sense to get an entirely new flywheel to fix a clutch adjustment problem.... but thats me

EDIT: and you also said that your clutch doesnt engage right... this is most likely a cable problem and it is even more likely if you still have the OEM cable in your car... check rockauto.com a new cable is like $20, also if the clutch is going... that can also cause problems, so maybe a new clutch and cable will fix those, i really dont think a flywheel will

 

[NotSoSlowSHO]

A new flywheel wont help anything.

 

[TYSHO]

I'm looking for a supplier of a new OEM style flywheel

:wave:

 

[Mr Anonymous]

A new flywheel wont help anything.

Ditto.

The space between the pressure plate and flywheel where the clutch disc resides remains the same no matter how many times you machine the flywheel. Your clutch feel problems lie elsewhere. Presuming these feel problems continued with a new clutch kit, chances are you need a new cable or the adjuster mechanism on the pedal isn't working.

Now yes, there is a technical limit to the amount that can be machined, but this is to ensure safety and integrity of the flywheel, and I've seen flywheels that have been ground a dozen times that are still in spec, so it's most likely that you really don't need to worry.

 

[93rev2sev]

Sounds right...save some money...get a new cable and adjuster. If the flywheel has been ground a bunch of times, it will be slightly thinner. The thinner flywheel will heat up more, making it slightly more prone to heat glazing and eventually chattering, but I would think that clutching habits would have a bigger impact on heat glazing than the thickness of the flywheel. This, however has little to do with the "feel" problem you talk about. I address that below.

I had an issue with my clutch pedal 2 years ago. When shifting quickly, it felt like the pedal was not going down far enough. This would cause occasional gear grinding when hotshifting from 1 to 2. I checked everything out and found that under the pedal and under the carpet, there was a plastic board with padding on the back. After removing this plastic and padding, the clutch felt like it was disengaging more completely. I am fairly positive that a new cable or adjuster would have accomplished the same thing but this was free. You might try it...at least to see if it helps...then you can get a new cable.