Cracks in the flywheel (PIC)
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Cracks in the flywheel (PIC)
So, I'm about 50% through my stage 3 clutch install, I'm lowering the transmission, I see how badly the clutch/pressure plate is fucked up. Then I get to a spot to where I can view the condition of the flywheel.
The biggest crack on the right hand side and does not go from the inside all the way to the outside, and is just deep enough to catch your fingernail on, doesn't feel too severe. There are several tiny little cracks here and there, but they all look like they will machine out pretty easily.
Does that crack look like a few turns on the lathe will take care of it or should I start looking into an aftermarket flywheel? Trying to keep the spendings low.
The biggest crack on the right hand side and does not go from the inside all the way to the outside, and is just deep enough to catch your fingernail on, doesn't feel too severe. There are several tiny little cracks here and there, but they all look like they will machine out pretty easily.
Does that crack look like a few turns on the lathe will take care of it or should I start looking into an aftermarket flywheel? Trying to keep the spendings low.
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Well i wouldnt trust that at 9000rpm...
There are lots of aftermarket flywheels at really good prices on the forums. Well worth it to simply get another one.
Just my $0.02.
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There are lots of aftermarket flywheels at really good prices on the forums. Well worth it to simply get another one.
Just my $0.02.
=Ben
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lathing it wont help. the chances that the crack is only as deep as the amount of material you will remove via lathe, isnt very good..
as apexFD said- just buy a stronger, lighter aftermarket flywheel and save the trouble. if that thing explodes it will cost more in the long run.
best case scenario is it destroys your clutch. you dont want to know the worst case..
ninja edit style! used flywheels arent hard to come by either. just make sure you dont buy a cracked one ...... wink wink.
as apexFD said- just buy a stronger, lighter aftermarket flywheel and save the trouble. if that thing explodes it will cost more in the long run.
best case scenario is it destroys your clutch. you dont want to know the worst case..
ninja edit style! used flywheels arent hard to come by either. just make sure you dont buy a cracked one ...... wink wink.
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If your keeping costs down, a used flywheel isn't all that expensive. The biggest issue would probably be shipping. I think I had mine resurfaced for about $40. Either way, I'd never use a cracked one.
BTW, your pilot bearing looks like it might be pretty rusty. They're inexpensive and IMO should be changed, along with a few other things, with any clutch job.
BTW, your pilot bearing looks like it might be pretty rusty. They're inexpensive and IMO should be changed, along with a few other things, with any clutch job.
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Thanks for the responses, I will look into an aftermarket one.
The clutch came with a new pilot/throwout bearing so it will all be new, but the one that's in there at the moment doesn't look too bad in person.
The clutch came with a new pilot/throwout bearing so it will all be new, but the one that's in there at the moment doesn't look too bad in person.
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Take it to a good machine shop and they will be able to tell you if it can be resurfaced.
Except that you can SNAFU you e-shaft if you don't have the right tool. I've had to grind one out when a snap-on puller set fell short. Luckily the shaft was sitting on a work bench, so it wasn't that stressful.
Except that you can SNAFU you e-shaft if you don't have the right tool. I've had to grind one out when a snap-on puller set fell short. Luckily the shaft was sitting on a work bench, so it wasn't that stressful.
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While You Are In There
I know you are changing your pilot and throwout bearing, but make sure you change your clutch fork as well (if you don't have the reinforced one from Mazda). An aftermarket clutch/pressure plate may have some adverse affects on your clutch fork. I speak from experience on this, as I did an ACT clutch install and changed all of the parts except the clutch fork. Guess what part I broke later on?
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is that pilot bearing in there stock? it looks like its not set in far enough, plus its missing the grease seal. Thats the position i found mine in when i took the trans off after the bearing siezed itself to the trans input shaft
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I know you are changing your pilot and throwout bearing, but make sure you change your clutch fork as well (if you don't have the reinforced one from Mazda). An aftermarket clutch/pressure plate may have some adverse affects on your clutch fork. I speak from experience on this, as I did an ACT clutch install and changed all of the parts except the clutch fork. Guess what part I broke later on?
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