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• Re: Info on Vanagon/Audi 5 cyl Bellhous
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 10 Apr 1997 09:43:55 +0300
  ...I think the starter is >always on the engine side of the flywheel. There must be some >starter/flywheel combination that enables the 5...
• Re: replacing flex plate with flywheel
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 7 Dec 2023 11:53:39 -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: rusty flywheel
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Fri, 8 May 2009 17:06:30 -0400
  ...rusty flywheel the 2.1L wbx engine that i'm about to install in my westy sat for a few years and the flywheel...
• Re: Flywheel Sleeve - WBX 2.1L
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 31 Mar 2009 12:37:03 -0700
  I've tried that, but the diesel pilot bearing didn't seem to want to fit into the waterboxer flywheel . ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mike...
• replacing flex plate with flywheel
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koller
  Tue, 5 Dec 2023 15:44:19 -0500
  ...So I need to replace the flexplate with a flywheel. I presume this should be straight forward as long as I have the proper...
• Re: vw tools?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Fri, 11 Apr 2008 14:57:22 -0700
  I didn't see every word of this thread, But people are not aware of the extremely common air-cooled vw flywheel holder tool...
• Re: Separating the Engine Case. Any tips?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 11 Jan 2012 16:42:30 -0800
  ...it's normal to take a wedge or chisel to the top of the case above the flywheel. unless you have a good impact...
• Re: flywheel bolts stuck
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Sat, 20 Nov 2004 20:34:57 -0800
  ...Three of the flywheel (flex plate, actually) bolts came out easily, the other two remain firmly in place, and now have more of a...
• Re: flywheel install video from Boston Bob. GREAT!!
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Thu, 7 Feb 2008 16:11:04 -0500
  ...i have installed, what, 100+ > flywheels... this video is great stuff. it covers all > of the details you can gleam from "how to rod...
• Re: Flywheel problems!
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 21 Nov 94 9:45:33 EST
  ...Does your flywheel have five bolts or one large gland nut? Have you noticed any big bearing knock? Checking the flywheel end play is...
• Re: Engine noise...loose Flywheel ? Opinions?
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Tue, 20 Jun 2006 17:57:22 -0400
  ...Engine noise...loose Flywheel ? Opinions? > Hello All: > > In trying to evaluate the nasty sound coming from my > 2.1L (automatic) a mechanic suggested it...
• Re:Flywheel removal question
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 7 Oct 1995 09:21:40 -0500
  ...Hey, can anyone point >me to some 6v to 12v conversion info? Please. > >Thanks, >-Erik. > Erik, i just removed the flywheel on my '74...
• flywheel pilot bearing will not fit!
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Thu, 13 Nov 2003 11:08:33 -0500
  ...When installing the flywheel, the hole in its center, is not big enough to fit the pilot bearing. Therefore as you tighten up the...
• Re: vw tools?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 10 Apr 2008 21:21:04 -0700
  ...On 4/10/08, Kim Brennan <kimbrennan@mac.com> wrote: > I'm reinstalling the flywheel on my engine (okay, it's an SVX engine...
• Re: Shimming Main Flywheel?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 6 Aug 2005 15:23:15 -0400
  ...The flywheel is located between the engine and transmission. The part on the back of the crankshaft is the pulley. It is not adjustable...
• Re: Turbo Vanagon - Audi 5000 CS Turbo Engine, OFF LIST INFO PLEASE!!!
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sat, 28 Dec 2002 10:55:51 -0800
  ...Then, use the flywheel that comes with the MC engine to ensure the flywheel is compatible with the position sensors. I have not tried...
• Re: Clutch replacement Hints
  Historical mailing list - Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)
  Thu, 27 Mar 2008 09:52:51 -0300
  There is also an "o" ring that sits inside the flywheel. On my two motors this seal was missing...for some reason. It's...
• Re: Crankshaft stuck?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Mon, 15 Sep 2008 10:03:06 -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...
• need '76 or later bellhousing
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 12 Dec 1995 14:36:53 -0600 (CST)
  ...KEP sells adapter kits/flywheels to match the Porsche 6 to a bus's transaxle. Any bus, that is, except those with 215mm flywheels...
• Flywheel Resurfacing
  Historical mailing list - Randy Huyck
  Tue, 17 Aug 1999 22:34:00 -0700
  ...How crucial is it that I have the flywheel resurfaced? If it is crucial, how do I remove the blasted thing? Is it common...
• Flywheel Bolts
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Thu, 2 May 2013 09:52:48 -0400
  So I've got all of the flywheel bolts broken loose but one (of course). It's getting to the point where the hex...
• Clutch Problems
  Historical mailing list - Rico Dagastino
  Sun, 13 May 2001 12:50:47 EDT
  ...I want to know if bolts which hold the flywheel to the crank are as difficult to remove as was the large gland nut...
• Re: Crankshaft stuck?
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Wilsher
  Thu, 25 Sep 2008 13:43:19 -0700
  ...However, when I >> proceeded to put the flywheel back on I was surprised to see that I >> didn't have to block the flywheel...
• Re: flywheel locker?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 22 Sep 2003 17:58:32 -0400
  The flywheel lock for bugs works fine. Should be able to get one ~$20. -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon...
• Re: Crankshaft Endplay / Shim question
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 6 Dec 2006 05:56:14 -0500
  ...If you were to bolt the flywheel on without enough play (movement) the flywheel would bind and you wouldn't even be able to...
• Re: Clutch replacement
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Fri, 21 May 2004 19:43:57 -0700
  ...the flywheel center bore. > Nothing should go in the flywheel correct? > > Both bearing and felt seal go in the crank and the flywheel bore...
• Clutch/flywheel shim Q.'s
  Historical mailing list - Michael S. Nichols
  Wed, 5 Jun 2002 07:53:15 -0400
  ...I am in the middle of a clutch job, and I have a flywheel shim Q. These shims are behind the oil seal, and...
• Flywheel
  Historical mailing list - Paul Rogers
  Sat, 31 May 2003 12:47:55 -0400
  Is there anyway to confirm that the flywheel is seated correct? I've removed and reinstalled my clutch twice and each time there is...
• Anyone with a good, used diesel flywheel FS?
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Wed, 2 Jul 2003 10:04:43 -0400
  Subject says it all, I am looking for a good, used diesel flywheel. If you have one, please let me know and tell me...
• Re: Flywheel, crankshaft shims, and seal - was; oil leak between eng & trans
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 6 Dec 1998 11:10:54 -0500
  ...I say >let's pull the flywheel and have a closer look. >I don't have a fancy flywheel locking tool so to hold...
• Re: Diesel Power
  Historical mailing list - DaveC
  Thu, 27 Jun 2002 07:44:36 -0700
  ...Or look at an alternative diesel >engine, but realize that you'd have to have a flywheel & adaptor >plate custom-fabricated. -=-=-=- Into a wasserboxer...
• Re: flywheel bolts stuck
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 20 Nov 2004 21:03:22 -0500
  ...Three of the flywheel (flex plate, actually) bolts came out easily, the other two remain firmly in place, and now have more of a...
• Re: clutch chatter
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 27 Mar 2014 20:25:50 -0700
  In many other engines that seal rides on the spinning crankshaft but in waterboxers it rides on the spinning flywheel or flexplate. Mark JRodgers...
• Re: Failed Crankshaft seal yet again
  Historical mailing list - Raceingcajun
  Wed, 4 Jan 2006 20:18:48 -0600
  David Just for S&G, while you have the flywheel off, place the seal on the flywheel. You want to make sure that there...
• Re: rusty flywheel
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sat, 9 May 2009 09:29:45 -0400
  ...rusty flywheel the 2.1L wbx engine that i'm about to install in my westy sat for a few years and the flywheel...
• Re: Flywheel Mods?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Fri, 1 Feb 2008 10:41:29 -0500
  ...Flywheel Mods? > > Has anyone experimented with removing .25mm/.010" from > the pressure plate mounting surface of a stepped > flywheel to increase clamping pressure? > > Thanks...
• Re: Can pilotbearing be changed with flywheel in place?
  Historical mailing list - Jens Jakob Andersen
  Sun, 10 Jun 2007 15:17:00 +0200
  ...Can pilotbearing be changed with flywheel in place? > > >>Hi >> >>Can I change the pilotbearing without removing the flywheel? >> >>It didnt look like that for...
• pilot bearing... do i need to replace the main seal?-Thanks Boston Bob
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Sat, 22 May 2010 01:05:23 EDT
  ...They go on the other side. (Between the flywheel and the crankshaft.) The machining on a flywheel is on the side away from the...
• Re: Clutch advise on 87 westy
  Historical mailing list - Anthony L. Mourkas
  Thu, 11 May 2000 22:29:35 -0400
  >Check the flywheel for >any uneveness or scoring and machine if you see anything ugly. What's the best way to remove the flywheel...
• Re: Crankshaft stuck?
  Historical mailing list - W Monk
  Mon, 15 Sep 2008 13:53:31 -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...
• Re: Clutch advise on 87 westy
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 12 May 2000 09:05:56 EDT
  Tony, just lock the flywheel through the hole in the case with a screwdriver (phillips head) and then get a nice allen tool that...
• Re: Esslinger 2.3 update
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Thu, 16 Apr 1998 00:21:11 -0600
  Patrick Dooley wrote: > > After much debate and speculation over the flywheel issue, I decided to see > for myself. BTW, the problem is my Ford...
• Re: Finding TDC on I-4 Conversion, 1.9TD @ 15 degrees
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 11 Jun 2003 08:58:09 -0700
  ...What flywheel are you using? The KEP flywheel has marks and the 15 degree adapter a hole that I assume lines up with the...
• Re: Flywheel, crankshaft shims, and seal - was; oil leak between eng & trans
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Sun, 6 Dec 1998 20:47:53 EST
  ...The shims spin against the flywheel bearing in the case. That bearing is made of a softer material than the flywheel. Is the bearing...
• Re: Clutch parts
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 27 Apr 2003 14:33:17 -0600
  ...I don't know what part number this is? > >- Flywheel O-ring - Again, part number or size. This (I think) is the >O-ring...
• Re: R&R Clutch
  Historical mailing list - vanagonvw
  Fri, 9 Nov 2007 14:11:47 -0700
  Scott Daniel - Shazam wrote: > Both pressure plate and flywheel fit only one way. > If the dowels are missing from the flywheel, that the pressure...
• Re: Care and feeding of pilot bearings
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Fri, 12 Apr 1996 13:33:00 -0700 (PDT)
  >> Make sure the felt washer/seal between the flywheel and crankshaft is still >> there. Replace if needed. Still available at dealer. Some repalcement >> bearings...
• Re: Front Oil Seal vs Flywheel Seal vs Bob Donalds Installation Video
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Thu, 19 Mar 2009 09:08:22 -0700
  I have removed some thickness from the back side of those seals to get them below flush..Not the flywheel side, but the eng...
• Re: Can pilotbearing be changed with flywheel in place?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Sun, 10 Jun 2007 12:07:57 -0700
  ...Can pilotbearing be changed with flywheel in place? >> >> >>>Hi >>> >>>Can I change the pilotbearing without removing the flywheel? >>> >>>It didnt look like that for...
• Engine main seal behind flywheel.
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Tu
  Tue, 1 Jun 1999 13:01:27 -0700
  ...THe funny thing is the engine was just serviced and the seal behind the flywheel on the crankshaft was replaced! Will take back to...
• Interchangeable Flywheels?
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Thu, 7 Sep 2000 19:03:28 EDT
  Greetings and Salutations; Are the 1.9L and 2.1L WBX flywheels interchangeable? Anybody have one for sale? I need a 2.1L if...
• Re: Crankshaft Endplay Defies Me--Please Help
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Mon, 5 Mar 2001 13:21:18 -0500
  ...I could get a crankshaft endplay only by >flexing > > the flywheel, but after letting go of the flywheel the flywheel >would go > > back to...
• Re: Conversion
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 19 May 2003 11:21:21 -0700
  ...If you use the diesel Vanagon bellhousing you then MUST use the diesel Syncro tank along with the diesel Vanagon starter, flywheel, and clutch...
• Re: Failed Crankshaft seal - 2nd time!
  Historical mailing list - Howard Allen
  Wed, 19 Oct 2005 12:33:27 -0400
  Got to wonder if the seal was installed properly or if someone hit the seal with the flywheel while in the process of reassembly...
• Re: Rear Oil Seal (Flywheel) Leak
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Fri, 14 Jun 2013 12:34:51 -0400
  ...He's a great friend, but he can be a bit of a "bull in a china shop" :) I did not have the Flywheel...
• Shimming Main Flywheel?
  Historical mailing list - James Benthall
  Sat, 6 Aug 2005 13:14:00 EDT
  ...I believe that if I shim out the main flywheel it will solve my problem. Question is how hard a job is this? If...
• Re: R&R Clutch
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Thu, 8 Nov 2007 21:50:46 -0800
  Both pressure plate and flywheel fit only one way. If the dowels are missing from the flywheel, that the pressure plate fits over, then...
• Re: More Clutch - Pilot Bearing Nightmare
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Thu, 10 Jun 2010 21:36:03 -0400
  Have you removed the flywheel? On 6/8/10, Kurt Grotz <kgrotz@craftech.com> wrote: > I went to replace the old bearing with the...
• Re: Crankshaft Endplay Defies Me--Please Help
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Mon, 5 Mar 2001 10:08:00 -0800
  ...I could get a crankshaft endplay only by flexing > the flywheel, but after letting go of the flywheel the flywheel would go > back to...
• Re: Felt washer in flywheel, make your own? ... and more
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 11 Jun 2004 19:21:20 -0500
  ...Felt washer in flywheel, make your own? ... and more > The felt washer is available for about $1.00 from the dealer. The > problem is...