Hi Jeff,

You are smart to get the flywheel surfaced - it will help the new clutch
grab better.

Don't worry about too much metal being taken off - you would have to have it
surfaced dozens of times. Also, I have never seen the spec on the distance
between the friction surface and the surface the pressure plate is bolted
onto. If you go to a good shop, they will take an equal amount from both
surfaces, which maintains the distance.

Have a look at what I mean at:

http://volksweb.relitech.com/clutch.htm

I have a picture of my resurfaced flywheel there.

TomC

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jeff Strickrott [SMTP:jstric01@CS.FIU.EDU]
> Sent: Saturday, October 04, 2003 2:01 PM
> To:   vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject:      228mm Flywheel Resurface Question
>
> Hi All:
>
> I am thinking about having my 228mm original flywheel (82 air-cooled)
> resurfaced before
> I reinstall it. It seems to be in good shape (no burn marks), but the
> old clutch disk was pretty worn (loose rivets) and it might be nice to
> start off with everything in its best shape.
>
> My question: Does anyone know the wear specifications on the flywheel?
> How much can be taken off the surface and how much material should be
> left before the flywheel is no longer any good?  What should the
> distance be between the flywheel clutch surface and the pressure plate
> mounting surface (max, min)?
>
> I have looked in my Bentleys, but did not see anything that addressed
> this.
>
> Regards,
> --Jeff Strickrott
> 82 Westy, South Florida