Ben,

Provided the rust isn't too deep, and that you haven't resurfaced before...
I don't see why not.
The machine shop will be able to access the damage, and make a good
recommendation.

Jack R.

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Ben S
Sent: Friday, May 08, 2009 3:50 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: rusty flywheel

the 2.1L wbx engine that i'm about to install in my westy sat for a
few years and the flywheel got pretty rusty.  is there any reason i
can't just have it resurfaced at a machine shop and then drop it in?
end play is in spec.

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