Flywheel off.....finally !!!
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Flywheel off.....finally !!!
Well I finally got the flywheel off after a couple hours. First used a puller and hammer, didn't work. Then used the gas wrench ( torch ) and heated the flywheel and it came off after a few minutes. The book makes it sound so simple. I did notice on both of the rexs the washer that is bent against the flywheel nut ( to prevent it from spining off I assume) is not there. With the amount of torque on this nut I don't think it is too big a concern. Also got the pilot bearing out in 30 seconds without the tool. Funny thing, it is on it's way here. Anyone want it for say $85. Brand new, unused. Mabe I will just send it back to mazdatrix. Tomorrow is axles and clutch.
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Originally Posted by GavinJuice
how did you manage to pull out the pilot bearing in 30 seconds? seems a post pops up almost every week about someone struggle for the life of them to get it out.
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That would seem to be the case since I have pulled two flywheels, both off 84's, and neither had the washer. I am thinking loctite just as one of the guys mentioned above.
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Originally Posted by seldawg
That would seem to be the case since I have pulled two flywheels, both off 84's, and neither had the washer. I am thinking loctite just as one of the guys mentioned above.
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Originally Posted by Midwest 7's
i kind of doubt its going anywhere with 200+ lbs of torque anyways...
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