Aluminum Flywheel problem [56k probably not]
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Aluminum Flywheel problem [56k probably not]
So I went to put my engine back in the car about an hour ago and noticed that my flywheel seemed larged than the stock one, so I pulled it off an checked.
This is what I found. I have no idea why the aluminum one is bigger, and it present me a problem because it doesnt fit the transmission. The thing is my stock clutch bolts right up to the flywheel and the clutch disc fits perfectly on the friction surface. And the picture for the na flywheel from mazdatrix matches mine perfectly from what I can tell.
So I ask you, what the hell do I have? And whats my best plan of action.
This is what I found. I have no idea why the aluminum one is bigger, and it present me a problem because it doesnt fit the transmission. The thing is my stock clutch bolts right up to the flywheel and the clutch disc fits perfectly on the friction surface. And the picture for the na flywheel from mazdatrix matches mine perfectly from what I can tell.
So I ask you, what the hell do I have? And whats my best plan of action.
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You need the Mazda counter-weight that is a standard part on auto-tranny cars, like the ones seen on this page:
http://mazdatrix.com/flywheel.htm
Most light flywheels require the stock auto-tranny counterweight, or come with the counter-weight already as part of the package.
You MUST get one that is appropriate for the weight or your rotors and front counter-weight, since they act together to make up the balance on the rotating assembly. It isn't hard to get the right one; I just mention this so that you don't think ANY counter-weight will work on any car. It won't.
-Max
http://mazdatrix.com/flywheel.htm
Most light flywheels require the stock auto-tranny counterweight, or come with the counter-weight already as part of the package.
You MUST get one that is appropriate for the weight or your rotors and front counter-weight, since they act together to make up the balance on the rotating assembly. It isn't hard to get the right one; I just mention this so that you don't think ANY counter-weight will work on any car. It won't.
-Max
Last edited by maxcooper; Nov 12, 2006 at 09:54 PM.
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Originally Posted by maxcooper
You need the Mazda counter-weight that is a standard part on auto-tranny cars, like the ones seen on this page:
http://mazdatrix.com/flywheel.htm
Most light flywheels require the stock auto-tranny counterweight, or come with the counter-weight already as part of the package.
You MUST get one that is appropriate for the weight or your rotors and front counter-weight, since they act together to make up the balance on the rotating assembly. It isn't hard to get the right one; I just mention this so that you don't think ANY counter-weight will work on any car. It won't.
-Max
http://mazdatrix.com/flywheel.htm
Most light flywheels require the stock auto-tranny counterweight, or come with the counter-weight already as part of the package.
You MUST get one that is appropriate for the weight or your rotors and front counter-weight, since they act together to make up the balance on the rotating assembly. It isn't hard to get the right one; I just mention this so that you don't think ANY counter-weight will work on any car. It won't.
-Max
And if you had bothered to read my post at all you would have noticed that I said that it didnt fit in the TRANSMISSION, not the eccentric shaft
Last edited by FireTora; Nov 12, 2006 at 10:12 PM.
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Originally Posted by speed_monkey
Mabey you have the wrong flywheel? I just know the turbo flywheel is bigger.
it's an n/a flywheel but why it's too large i don't know. is there any part numbers stamped on it? if it is a mazdatrix flywheel give them a call, since they made it they should know the size measurements what it is made for.
might be a miata flywheel, just a guess though.
might be a miata flywheel, just a guess though.
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Originally Posted by FireTora
And if you had bothered to read my post at all you would have noticed that I said that it didnt fit in the TRANSMISSION, not the eccentric shaft
They are all in the wrong place.
If you had bothered to notice this, it's obvious it doesn't fit.
Shoot the idiot that sold you this thing - it obvious doesn't fit for your application.
-Ted
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