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• Re: Flywheel Dowel Pins
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 4 Jul 2010 15:30:49 -0700
  ...Flywheel Dowel Pins > > > as far as i know these are just for aliging the PP during >> installation, once it's tight it shouldn't...
• Re: replacing flex plate with flywheel
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koller
  Thu, 7 Dec 2023 15:00:37 -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: DIESEL: Clutch disk
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 20 Oct 2002 19:40:18 -0500
  The clutch disk should say --------- TO FLYWHEEL on one side. On the other hand it won't go in but one way because the...
• Re: Flywheel Sleeve - WBX 2.1L
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 31 Mar 2009 16:31:09 -0500
  ...The machine shop gets the flywheel in the morning and a newly machined bushing is going to be pressed into the wheel. End of...
• Re: Magical cast iron suspension?
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Wed, 8 Oct 2008 09:11:44 -0400
  They must be thinking of "mass damping" when they "say acts as a flywheel". I just never thought that increasing unsprung weight would lead...
• Dual Mass Flywheels and I5 dimensions needed.
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 9 Jan 2005 18:46:04 -0800
  ...Some of the things I want to try is to use the dual mass flywheel that came with engine, but, as Murphy would have...
• Re: Flywheel Craziness for 83 Vanagon(NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Mon, 21 Aug 2006 13:00:40 -0800
  ...COM> Date: Monday, August 21, 2006 12:15 pm Subject: Re: Flywheel Craziness for 83 Vanagon To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Gee.... > > Volkswagen....go...
• Re: What happened?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 29 May 2002 20:22:04 -0700
  ...Finally, I took the grinder and ground off the bolt heads, > destroying the flywheel, but getting the flywheel off. > > What I found next is...
• Re: Starting Problem '91 Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Tue, 9 Sep 2003 11:55:09 -0400
  ...If it is a bad spot on the flywheel the only way to fix this is to remove the engine and change the flywheel...
• Re: tranny swap
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 27 Feb 2003 18:22:55 -0600
  #1) Pull the flywheel, install a flywheel O ring, Flywheel felt seal, Pilot bearing and Front main seal. ($12.00) It is sometimes hard...
• 15 degree VW I4 mount question
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 20 Aug 2007 11:49:25 -0700
  ...Will a VW gas I4 mount directly to an air cooled tranny? If so, can one use the AC flywheel/clutch with this or...
• Syncro part numbers for crankshaft shims, o-ring and oil seal
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
  Sat, 12 Dec 1998 22:02:51 EST
  ...After removing the engine and then the flywheel, I discovered the crankshft endplay shims had been shredded and destroyed the oil seal. My flywheel...
• Re: starter spins, doesn't engage?
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Sun, 29 May 2005 18:44:24 -0400
  ...There was a couple of broken teeth on the flywheel. Whenever the engine stopped with the starter lined up on the dead teeth, the...
• Re: 911 conversion flywheel question ?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 29 Nov 94 15:34:44 gmt
  > Hi all, > > I know it's probably an old theme but does anyone know what flywheel I > should fit to a 911T to mate...
• I stand corrected.
  Historical mailing list - Rachel Cogent
  Sun, 22 Jul 2001 11:37:35 -0600
  I did a search and discovered that Volkswagen does have a peculiarity of describing the front of their engines as the flywheel side. This...
• Re: Care and feeding of pilot bearings
  Historical mailing list - Gregor Durstewitz
  Tue, 09 Apr 1996 16:56:27 -0800 (PST)
  ...And I would always replace both front engine seal and flywheel o-ring while you're in there. And check end play just for...
• Re: Flywheel Lightening
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sat, 6 Mar 1999 20:04:51 -0800
  A lightened flywheel is not desired when you want torque. You boxer is not disigned for high revvs. When I had my boxer it...
• V6anagon hmmmm...
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Tue, 23 Apr 1996 10:18:00 -0700 (PDT)
  ...The Chevy 2.8L V6 comes from the factory deliberately unbalanced, and needs a flywheel equally unbalanced in the other direction, to make it...
• Re: Pilot bearing and seal
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 19 May 2003 22:01:53 -0500
  ...New clutch seal, new pilot bearing, re-machined flywheel, new clutch disc new pressure plate. And yes it will add about $100 -$120 to...
• Re: Shuddering clutch
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 23 Dec 2016 07:05:35 -0800
  ...Most common problem is the tranny mount AND the flywheel has been overheated and warped ! Flywheel out and resurfaced and install and new clutch...
• Re: clutch chatter fixed, thanks
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Thu, 17 Apr 2014 10:12:26 -0500
  ...Did you have the flywheel face >> machined back smooth? If so, did the pilot shaft flywheel bushing that >> mounts inside the flywheel get put...
• Re: clutch chatter
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 27 Mar 2014 09:20:16 -0700
  ...Also there is a main engine seal behind the flywheel that > should be changed at the same time. Since the flywheel is already > removed...
• Re: pilot bearing... do i need to replace the main seal?
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Fri, 21 May 2010 19:13:24 -0400
  thanks for all the replies!! Since the flywheel had to come off, I figured I'd do the seal at the same time and...
• Re: speaking of tools (was "Huge Nut on Rear Drum")
  Historical mailing list - Bob O'Shaughnessy
  Thu, 20 Jul 2000 19:24:18 -0400
  ...Where can I get the 36 mm flywheel tool? > >Jeanne > You should be able to buy a 36mm socket for a 1/2" drive...
• Re: replacing flex plate with flywheel
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koller
  Thu, 7 Dec 2023 21:41:35 -0500
  ...Syncro version often used as an upgrade. > Coolant hoses. > Vent for flywheel area and drain check for bell housing to prevent water > washing up...
• Three questions on ignition timing.
  Historical mailing list - Thormod Nordahl
  Mon, 25 Sep 2000 13:46:51 +0200
  ...Same question for the mark on the flywheel. 3. I can't see the notch on the pulley and the mark on the flywheel...
• Re: What do I need?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 14 Dec 2003 20:43:04 -0500
  Not only will you need the flywheel and clutch, but grab the transmission bell housing and the input shaft. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon...
• Anyone need 228mm clutch parts?
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Wed, 27 Apr 2005 06:55:48 -0700
  ...I also have the pressure plate and wbx flywheel in excellent condition if needed. http://members.shaw.ca/vwdiesels/ebay/P4192579.jpg http://members...
• Re: Flywheel Install
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Fri, 25 Jun 2010 12:35:19 -0400
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• Oil sensor question 2.1
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 18 Jul 2009 10:06:13 -0500
  Which sensor goes under the flywheel on a 2.1, the black one or the gray one? Jim
• Re: Oil sensor question 2.1
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Sat, 18 Jul 2009 20:47:09 -0400
  It's the pulley, not the flywheel, just so you know :-) It's the grey one. Ben
• Crankshaft End Float
  Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
  Tue, 21 May 2002 08:00:44 -0700
  Listees, Is the crankshaft end float affected by the resurfacing of the flywheel?. Tom Hanlon Palm Springs, CA 84 Westfalia
• Re: pilot bearing... do i need to replace the main seal?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 21 May 2010 13:11:33 -0700
  ...It appears to me people send the flywheel out for resurfacing, the machine shop takes that part out, they loose it, the tech doesn...
• Re: clutch chatter fixed, thanks
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
  Wed, 16 Apr 2014 20:23:24 -1000
  ...Did you have the flywheel face > machined back smooth? If so, did the pilot shaft flywheel bushing that > mounts inside the flywheel get put...
• Re: Failed Crankshaft seal yet again
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 4 Jan 2006 20:47:28 -0600
  ...I am trying to think of ways that I might measure crank or flywheel >wobble (the engine runs smooth enough - any ideas?). Maybe putting...
• Re: Ist Wasserboxer
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Tue, 1 Jan 2002 11:54:04 -0600
  ...To start them you hand cranked an exposed flywheel on the side of the tractor. To get a fighting chance you opened compression release...
• Re: Torque converter drive plate question....
  Historical mailing list - phil cain
  Thu, 6 May 2004 18:46:39 -0700
  The needle bearing is in the end of the flywheel to hold the tail shaft of the manual transmission straight, it can be left...
• Re: Audi 5000 turbo motor/ WB transmission
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Fri, 27 Nov 1998 19:20:13 -0800
  ...Does anyone know if you have to use a South Afriain Caravelle flywheel or can the turbo flywheel be used? Also does the South...
• Re: 1.6 TD Motor...Timing help....
  Historical mailing list - karl
  Sat, 21 Aug 1999 10:06:38 -0400
  ...It fits onto the flywheel in only one position. Line the V up with the pointer in the hole. Karl ----- Original Message ----- From: Veedub...
• Re: clutch shudder
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 23 Sep 2000 05:57:31 EDT
  ...First the flywheel surface was damaged. The clutch had been replaced twice by previous idiots who never refaced the flywheel. The flywheel in Vanagons...
• Re: Dual Mass Flywheels and I5 dimensions needed (AEL)
  Historical mailing list - Ron Cunningham
  Sun, 9 Jan 2005 23:36:59 -0400
  ...Dual Mass Flywheels and I5 dimensions needed. I spent a few hours just tinkering in the shop today. I have an 115hp ATJ engine...
• Crankshaft end float.
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 21 May 2002 16:41:22 -0500
  There should be three round shims at the back of your crankshaft, the flywheel squeezes down on these three shims but they still allow...
• Re: Forgot to replace flywheel-to-crank bolts
  Historical mailing list - Joe Romas
  Mon, 26 Nov 2001 21:53:30 -0500
  ...Forgot to replace flywheel-to-crank bolts > Howdy all (especially diesel folks)- > Let's just say hypothetically I know this dumb idiot who, in...
• VW gas I4 Engine Conversion input needed. (I think I've made my choice)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 27 Sep 2007 12:23:09 -0700
  ...I hope to swap the geared ring from air cooled flywheel to the I4 flywheel thus keeping the I4 clutch/flywheel. Is this possible...
• Re: Flywheel problems!
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 21 Nov 1994 08:41:17 -0400 (EDT)
  ...If the dowel holes are elongated there is no way that the flywheel will stay locked in place no matter how much torque you...
• Help?
  Historical mailing list - Jay & Kim Schmidt
  Thu, 9 Dec 1999 15:46:27 -0600
  Bentley tells me there is a seal at the flywheel end of my 1.9. Mine is obviously leaking and before i put the...
• ATTN: electronics hackers
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Fri, 25 Jun 2010 11:28:28 -0400
  Greetings, Has anyone built an interface circuit to take advantage of the flywheel sensor? Care to share any info? Thanks, Ken
• Re: Pilot bearing and seal
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Tue, 20 May 2003 21:08:28 -0400
  ...http://volksweb.relitech.com/tech/clutch/flywheel2.jpg See how *both* the surface where the flywheel enagages *and* the surface where the bolt holes...
• Crank Scoring / Flywheel seal
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Fri, 10 May 2013 08:03:31 -0400
  ...Here is my next question - I've heard the warnings when removing the flywheel seal (rear main seal) that you want to be sure...
• Re: Flywheel Install
  Historical mailing list - Kurt Grotz
  Fri, 25 Jun 2010 11:14:16 -0400
  ...Flywheel Install > > There is apparently a video about installing a flywheel-clutch that has > been > recommended over and over. I cannot seem to find...
• Re: WBX 2.1 L Crankshaft End Play Adjustment
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 5 Mar 2009 21:15:24 -0600
  ...But, with 120,000 plus on it, with this new clutch going > in, re-surfacing of the flywheel, and new seals, should or does...
• Re: Crankshaft thrust washer
  Historical mailing list - Paul Rogers
  Tue, 11 Jun 2013 11:15:18 -0700
  ...There is a key thrust surface and there > needs to be three washers between the thrust plate and flywheel shoulder. > Three is important as...
• Crankshaft Endplay Adjustment Hits Me Flat
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Wed, 24 Jan 2001 15:28:18 -0500
  ...My procedure was to pound the flywheel as far back as it would go with a huge rubber hammer and then stick screw drivers...
• Re: Clutch Revisited - this time with pics
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 2 Jun 2010 23:39:03 -0400
  All that discoloration on the flywheel means the clutch has been slipping or someone's driving habits are not ideal. All that blue means...
• Re: Flywheel Install / O - ring
  Historical mailing list - John Jensen
  Sat, 14 Apr 2012 23:19:40 -0400
  ...that I didn't recognize the existing o-ring in the flywheel because it had worn down / conformed till it had a completely flat...
• Re: Dual Mass Flywheels and I5 dimensions needed (AEL)
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 9 Jan 2005 19:52:04 -0800
  ...What I am chasing down is mounting the motor at 20 something degrees and using the dual mass flywheel. I will be sharing all...
• Re: Flywheel Lightening
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Sat, 6 Mar 1999 19:51:17 PST
  ...If the flywheel is lightened, will that give improved response to > throttle? Possible, depends on condition of your engine and other parts. > 2. What...
• Re: Front Oil Seal vs Flywheel Seal vs Bob Donalds Installation Video
  Historical mailing list - Pascal
  Mon, 23 Mar 2009 22:57:44 -0300
  ...Flywheel clutch disc contact face cleaned and > scuffed, new flywheel "O" ring installed, new pilot bearing greased and > installed, New oil seal put in...
• Re: end play measurement
  Historical mailing list - James Henry
  Tue, 10 May 2011 16:13:04 -0400
  ...end play measurement Greetings all, I have to replace the main seal behind the flywheel on my syncro, so I will replace the clutch...
• Re: clutch shudder
  Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
  Sun, 26 Aug 2001 13:34:34 -0700
  ...Your idea - flywheel: If there was no shudder before the new clutch, then it's very likely the surface of the flywheel slipping and...