Flywheel replacement necessary?
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Flywheel replacement necessary?
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My 04 boxster s with 54k miles is in the shop for the TuneRS DOF. The mechanic said the clutch is worn and has hot spots and recommends replacing it now. He also said he can move the flywheel 5 sprockets worth which he said indicates wear and also recommends replacing. Is it usually necessary to replace the flywheel as well? Car has been driven like a porsche but never raced or autocrossed. Thanks.
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My 04 boxster s with 54k miles is in the shop for the TuneRS DOF. The mechanic said the clutch is worn and has hot spots and recommends replacing it now. He also said he can move the flywheel 5 sprockets worth which he said indicates wear and also recommends replacing. Is it usually necessary to replace the flywheel as well? Car has been driven like a porsche but never raced or autocrossed. Thanks.
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The clutch and flywheel seem to wear together. I replaced both at the same time because my flywheel had excessive play. Now might be a good time to switch to a single mass flywheel. There might some chatter at idle but it will perk up the the car,
I found this from Pelican: "Porsche Tech Bulletin 8/02 1360 says to check the dual mass flywheel by twisting it approximately 15mm to both the left and the right, checking to make sure that it returns to its approximate starting position. If the flywheel can be twisted beyond about 15mm with no noticeable increase in spring force, or if it cannot be twisted at all then it probably needs replacement. If the flywheel checks out okay, then replace the flywheel pilot bearing and the flywheel seal."
I found this from Pelican: "Porsche Tech Bulletin 8/02 1360 says to check the dual mass flywheel by twisting it approximately 15mm to both the left and the right, checking to make sure that it returns to its approximate starting position. If the flywheel can be twisted beyond about 15mm with no noticeable increase in spring force, or if it cannot be twisted at all then it probably needs replacement. If the flywheel checks out okay, then replace the flywheel pilot bearing and the flywheel seal."
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"Now might be a good time to switch to a single mass flywheel. There might some chatter at idle but it will perk up the the car"
That's what id do if replacing my clutch. I'd choose a lightweight flywheel.
That's what id do if replacing my clutch. I'd choose a lightweight flywheel.
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Which LWFW did you get? Do you know the weight compared to the original? My recollection is the original was somewhere around 23-24 lbs.
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The clutch and flywheel seem to wear together. I replaced both at the same time because my flywheel had excessive play. Now might be a good time to switch to a single mass flywheel. There might some chatter at idle but it will perk up the the car,
I found this from Pelican: "Porsche Tech Bulletin 8/02 1360 says to check the dual mass flywheel by twisting it approximately 15mm to both the left and the right, checking to make sure that it returns to its approximate starting position. If the flywheel can be twisted beyond about 15mm with no noticeable increase in spring force, or if it cannot be twisted at all then it probably needs replacement. If the flywheel checks out okay, then replace the flywheel pilot bearing and the flywheel seal."
I found this from Pelican: "Porsche Tech Bulletin 8/02 1360 says to check the dual mass flywheel by twisting it approximately 15mm to both the left and the right, checking to make sure that it returns to its approximate starting position. If the flywheel can be twisted beyond about 15mm with no noticeable increase in spring force, or if it cannot be twisted at all then it probably needs replacement. If the flywheel checks out okay, then replace the flywheel pilot bearing and the flywheel seal."
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