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• Flywheel Install / O - ring
  Historical mailing list - John Jensen
  Fri, 13 Apr 2012 20:19:29 -0400
  Searching the Archives I found his video, which is still available, of Boston Bob showing how to install a flywheel and adjust endplay. http...
• RE: Flywheel replacement
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 9 Jul 1996 20:53:22 -0500
  ...Now if you move the flywheel 90', as I have done on a couple of crap engines, you are effectively using a stronger and...
• Re: Flywheel problems!
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 21 Nov 94 09:51:43 AST
  >Found out the problem is my flywheel is coming loose. The motor has been >out three time to fix it. The dowles (spelling) seem...
• Looking for Flywheels
  Historical mailing list - Bostig Eng
  Thu, 18 Jan 2007 15:22:44 -0500
  Hi All, We're looking for old boxer flywheels, so if anyone has any they want to turn into money, let us know! Bad...
• Felt seal on flywheel--'83
  Historical mailing list - Jim Flanigan
  Thu, 15 Jul 1999 00:03:27 EDT
  ...When installing the new pilot bearing, I thought I could get to it from the transmission side of the flywheel--WRONG. However, on the...
• Re: Flywheel, crankshaft shims, and seal - was; oil leak between eng & trans
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
  Sun, 6 Dec 1998 02:33:31 EST
  ...I don't have a fancy flywheel locking tool so to hold the flywheel still when loosening the flywheel bolts we used a 3...
• Flywheel Dowel Pins - Continued
  Historical mailing list - Kurt Grotz
  Wed, 7 Jul 2010 12:01:13 -0400
  ...Something went awry and did fry my pilot bearing and scortched the flywheel. Missing dowels are as good a reason as any. Let me...
• Re: Flywheel Sensor - Removal procedure
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Sat, 13 Jun 2015 22:22:52 -0700
  ...Flywheel Sensor - Removal procedure We are installing a new GoWesty 2.2L, and need to pull the flywheel sensor off the old motor to...
• Rear main seal replacement/flywheel removal
  Historical mailing list - Miguel Calvin
  Sat, 21 Jul 2001 22:26:53 -0400
  Oh wise ones, I need to get the flywheel off to replace the rear main seal. How do I stop it from turning while...
• Re: clutch disc
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Thu, 30 Oct 2008 18:15:05 -0700
  ...Also get that Flywheel re-surfaced...........you may be sorry if you don't! Good Luck! Miguel
• Re: replacing flex plate with flywheel
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koller
  Thu, 7 Dec 2023 08:05:56 -0500
  ...There is not a set for an auto flywheel vs. a manual > >> flywheel. Also the early 1.9 and 21.L uses a different...
• Re: End play specific to flywheel?
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Sun, 22 May 2005 16:07:36 -0600
  ...The procedure for most engines is to connect flywheel and torque to about 50 percent and measure play. Make up a shim stack that...
• Re: aircooled transaxle with 1.6NA diesel
  Historical mailing list - Myron Lind
  Thu, 17 Jan 2002 17:47:02 -0800
  > You have almost EXACTLY the same torque at the flywheel at any given road > speed with either tranny.. Having the same torque at the...
• Re: Oily Oily Clutch. FW O Ring Failure? and: Problem Solved? ( clutch disk hanging up )
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Tue, 29 Mar 2016 14:55:18 -1000
  was there some form of a good Threader Locker ( I use blue lock-tite ) on the flywheel bolt threads ? Mandatory IMO. also ...o-ring...
• Bentley & Flywheels
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 6 Dec 1994 22:21:28 -0700 (MST)
  ...flywheels, I seem to remember this coming up before, but I may have missed a crucial part, Are the 12 and 6 volt flywheels...
• Re: Oily Oily Clutch. FW O Ring Failure? and: Problem Solved? ( clutch disk hanging up )
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 29 Mar 2016 18:46:32 -0700
  ...I'm tempted to take some emery cloth to the flywheel, clean it up, and use flywheel as is. There wasn't any thread...
• Re: Flywheel Bolts
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Thu, 2 May 2013 14:40:54 -0700
  I had to drill the heads off of two of mine to get the flywheel off. It doesn't take long with a sharp...
• Engine noise/Flywheel correction
  Historical mailing list - kevin obrien
  Tue, 20 Jun 2006 14:39:39 -0700
  ...The mechanic said a loose flywheel before he asked if it was automatic...my mistake. Could the torque converter be making a knocking sound...
• Re: Crankshaft stuck?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Sun, 14 Sep 2008 21:12:53 -0400
  ...However, when I > proceeded to put the flywheel back on I was surprised to see that I > didn't have to block the flywheel...
• Chattering clutch
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 3 Jun 2010 14:12:32 -0400
  ...Three clutches and a replacement (used) flywheel from the dealer later, Boston Bob skimmed the flywheel and the problem was cured. Good luck. I...
• Re: Torque specs please!
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Thu, 6 Apr 2000 21:22:53 +0200
  "Carrington, Tom" wrote: > Bolts, flywheel to crankshaft. (my guess is 85ft/lbs) 44 ft-lb plus 90� turn > Bolts, pressure plate to flywheel (my...
• Flywheel Seal Replacement
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 15 Jan 2007 13:12:46 -0600
  ...I know I need a Flywheel Seal. I need a clutch disc - probably I need to resurface - machine - the flywheel face -- probably Anything else...
• Re: Felt washer in flywheel, make your own? ... and more
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 13 Jun 2004 19:32:54 -0500
  ...They just moved the bearing from that pit back in the end of the crankshaft out into the flywheel placing the pilot bearing in...
• Re: Flywheel Removal
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Thu, 22 Jun 2006 18:08:19 -0400
  ...But I can't seem to get the flywheel off. Can I just pry it? Chris On 6/22/06, David Bohannan <fjazzbass@gmail...
• A Flywheel mystery..
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Mon, 28 May 2007 21:33:19 -0400
  Greetings, I had, what I thought was a Vanagon flywheel resurfaced. I attached it to engine but alas, the clutch was slightly too big...
• Re: oil leak on 1984 1.9
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
  Tue, 19 Oct 2010 08:36:44 EDT
  hello Doug nobody mentioned the flywheel o ring ?? Was it changed? was any sealant used on it? We have also seen where the seal...
• Re: flywheel question (conversion)
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 10 Apr 2000 22:41:37 EDT
  I would just use a diesel Vanagon flywheel. That should fix your problem. I have new diesel clutch kits for $140. Let me know...
• Re: Flywheel Removal
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Thu, 22 Jun 2006 19:35:10 -0400
  ...Flywheel Removal > > > > OK I got the bolts out by standing on the allen key (the engine is out > > right now). > > > > But I can't...
• diesel torque secs.
  Historical mailing list - Brian Ratliff
  Fri, 01 Nov 1996 07:18:30 -0500
  ...for a vanagon diesel flywheel to crank shaft bolts and preasure plate to flywheel bolts, also the oil pump bolts torque.? I am working...
• Re: Rear main seal replacement/flywheel removal
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
  Sun, 22 Jul 2001 10:20:21 -0400
  ...Rear main seal replacement/flywheel removal Oh wise ones, I need to get the flywheel off to replace the rear main seal. How do...
• Re: how to remove driver's side "engine tin"/ Burn, Baby, Burn.
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Sun, 24 Jul 2005 03:03:03 EDT
  ...The motor-generator had a flywheel on it which kept the M/G spinning for a while until the emergency DC generators were on...
• Re: ok.. driveplate/flexplate question...New flywheel for sale...
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 7 May 2004 20:58:51 -0500
  ...If you're changing Flywheel / Flex plate. You should probably check the crank end play. In situations where I have changed out flywheels I...
• starter flywheel for tiico.
  Historical mailing list - Ki
  Mon, 27 Oct 2003 13:14:47 -0800
  someone emailed me a while back saying they could get a flywheel for my starter for a tiico. never heard back from them. if...
• Flywheel Lock reccomdations
  Historical mailing list - Kevin
  Mon, 15 Mar 2004 14:29:18 -0500
  ...What can I use for a flywheel lock? Can I just buy the cheap one from CLIP? It says for aircooled only but is...
• Re: Pinned down
  Historical mailing list - Steven Denis
  Tue, 1 Jan 2002 21:09:54 EST
  ...The crank and flywheel are both balanced to "zero" and NOT balanced as an assembly (If one flywheel or crank gets misplaced, dropped or...
• Re: pilot bearing... do i need to replace the main seal?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 21 May 2010 19:30:21 -0500
  OK, now that you have resurfaced the flywheel, you have introduced the issue of shims. I have not done this myself, so may be...
• Re: flywheel locker? thanks!
  Historical mailing list - Scott W.
  Mon, 22 Sep 2003 10:31:12 -0700
  ...it'll stop flywheel from > turning while buddy removes > the 5 bolts that hold flywheel on I've done it many > times this why...
• Re: whoa! loose washer on crank UPDATE
  Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
  Fri, 5 Nov 2004 20:53:23 -0600
  Okay, I've located the O-ring in the flywheel. It looks sort of smeared out. Will definitely replace. But there is for sure...
• 2.3 headaches
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Dooley
  Wed, 8 Apr 1998 23:01:14 -0400
  ...My Esslinger 2.3 kit came with 200mm flywheel. Vanagon comes with 228mm flywheel for 091(vanagon) transaxle. From what most people tell me...
• Re: Boston Bob @ Bostig Engineering Video - Proper installation of the WBX Flywheel
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Fri, 26 Jan 2007 17:06:38 -0500
  ...Boston Bob @ Bostig Engineering Video - Proper installation of > the > WBX Flywheel > > Hi Guys, > > We recently sold a used takeout to a customer in CT...
• flywheel seal dealer price
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 28 Sep 2004 10:09:36 -0700
  ...He says that he was quoted $91 for a front (flywheel) seal by Camelback VW, which he verified by calling a couple other dealers...
• Re: Felt washer in flywheel, make your own? ... and more
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 13 Jun 2004 20:02:41 -0400
  ...There is a small retainer that is pressed into the center of the flywheel. This retainer has a lip which secures the felt seal...
• Re: Shuddering clutch engagement
  Historical mailing list - jeff crane
  Tue, 18 Apr 2000 00:16:40 -0400
  ...It is just good policy to have the flywheel stone ground in a flywheel machining apparatus, that includes coolant in the process and has...
• Flywheel Sensor - Removal procedure
  Historical mailing list - Jack Reynaert
  Sat, 13 Jun 2015 21:54:08 -0400
  We are installing a new GoWesty 2.2L, and need to pull the flywheel sensor off the old motor to install on the new...
• Re: Bentley & Flywheels
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 7 Dec 1994 10:55:36 -0500
  ...You need to make room in >the bell of the tranny for the 12V flywheel. I would suggest machining >it out yourself, and not...
• Need a diesel Vanagon flywheel
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Tue, 21 May 2013 07:39:55 -0400
  I have a customer in Belize who has a 1.7l NA diesel Joker that needs a flywheel. It is the same as the...
• Re: 1.6TD flywheel part number
  Historical mailing list - Juha Koivisto
  Fri, 31 Mar 2000 07:39:32 +0300
  Flywheel of JX (1.6TD) engine has VW number(s): > 068 105 269A # 068 105 269AX # 068 105 269AV I think the '>' marked is...
• Engine noise...loose Flywheel ? Opinions?
  Historical mailing list - kevin obrien
  Tue, 20 Jun 2006 14:16:30 -0700
  ...In trying to evaluate the nasty sound coming from my 2.1L (automatic) a mechanic suggested it might be a loose flywheel. Anyone ever...
• More about 1600cc Vanagon Engine swap...
  Historical mailing list - Ian E. Abbott 225-1793
  Sat, 07 Jan 1995 09:45:00 -0800 (PST)
  ...I got one thoughtful reply yesterday which raised the question of flywheel compatability. The issue raised was the difference in clutch sizes (228mm Vanagon...
• Re: GL-4 or GL-5 Tanny Oil - HELP?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 9 May 2010 04:37:37 -0500
  ...Don't let it got to the shop when sending the flywheel out. Machinests knock it out when mountinge the flywheel and it never...
• Re: [VB] Clutch Part numbers -- Tranny and Engine OUT- Parts Described.
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 2 Feb 2003 16:52:31 -0600
  ...When the flywheel was resurfaced they didn't take the cut where the pressure plate faces down on the flywheel. The amount of oil...
• Re: Flywheel TDC mark? and tranny access hole?
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Mon, 3 Feb 2003 12:02:54 -0800
  ...The "mark" which may be for TDC, depending on the flywheel, is between the two raised square bosses. Check it with the distributor rotor...
• Re: Hmm. It won't budge
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Sun, 16 Mar 2014 01:03:58 -0700
  ...Also, since you likely removed the flywheel to replace the seal did you also replace the O-ring in the flywheel bore? What about...
• Re: Diesel Vanagon Starter ?
  Historical mailing list - Scott
  Thu, 5 May 2016 12:10:33 -1000
  ...And I imagine you have a stock diesel flywheel. in any case... 'Usually' whenever there is oddball or unclean engagement of starter to flywheel...
• rusty flywheel
  Historical mailing list - Ben S
  Fri, 8 May 2009 12:49:39 -0700
  the 2.1L wbx engine that i'm about to install in my westy sat for a few years and the flywheel got pretty...
• Re: Flywheel Lock
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Mon, 9 Mar 2009 10:13:05 -0700
  At 3/9/2009 08:12 AM, Greg Potts wrote: >Hi John, > >Dunno about JCW, but I have successfully used a CIP1 aircooled flywheel...
• 911 conversion flywheel question ?
  Historical mailing list
  29 Nov 94 14:24
  Hi all, I know it's probably an old theme but does anyone know what flywheel I should fit to a 911T to mate...
• Re: End play specific to flywheel?
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Sun, 22 May 2005 10:46:57 -0600
  ...generally come with the > requisite seals and shims installed for the flywheel? I've never seen > this part of the engine before - what am...
• Re: Flywheel Dowel Pins - Continued
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
  Wed, 7 Jul 2010 13:57:27 EDT
  ...I mean the flywheel gets 80 lbs and the clutch only 20 lbs at best? what's to question here? they are different size...
• Anyone have an exploded view of the rear main seal/flywheel area? 86 manual 4
  Historical mailing list - Jim Harpe
  Tue, 16 Jul 2002 17:57:16 -0400
  Anyone have an exploded view of the rear main seal/flywheel area? I'm trying to figure out where I went wrong when I...