Mornin'
I'm having my clutch replaced next week, got 70K no problems, just feels like its time for the clutch. I bought an daikin clutch kit which i'm going to have a shop install.

So i'm wondering, do i need to replace the flywheel too? I've heard different stories. I cant really afford one right now, so i guess i would wait until i can get my hands on one. I've had the car for about 25K, never took it to the track, don't know if the previous owner did. i'm generally pretty easy on the clutch.

Oh and will an 06 flywheel fit for my 02?

 

The FW is one of the major friction surfaces so if it is worn or badly burned it needs to be turned or replaced.

 

no way to tell until the car is apart. and then i'm stuck

 

perhaps the shop could machine it for you? Don't need to get a new one unless the old one is worn very badly..

 

I agree with the post above, maybe the shop can resurface it for you. If not, but a new flywheel and if it isn't needed, return it for a refund. HTG has the lightweight CT flywheel.

 

Don't put the 06 flywheel in your car. It is heavier and will slow it down for sure.

 

do replace it. i had them turn it and now i have almost no clutch cause of it. now its going to be another $450 just to redo it. play it safe

 

i can pick up one through AUTOZONE. they're only $75 plus core. I talked to the vendor they said it's resurfaced but meets oem specs. They said it may only be sandblasted and cleaned up, what should i make of that?

 

Most people who cut flywheels cheat because they are lazy, or lack the proper dowel removal tool.

The only way to properly resurface the flywheel is to step-grind it. The dowels must be removed to do this.

IE...you grind say .005 off the friction surface. You must then grind .005 off of the outer step. If not you will reduce the clamp load, and you may get chatter.

If done correctly a cut flywheel will perform like new.