Well I'm almost ready to do my auto to manual swap.. I don't know what a "bad" flywheel looks like.. should i buy a new one? or get the old one resurfaced?? If so where do i do this at?? any shop .. how long will it take i wanna start the swap in 2 weeks :-) but i feel like i'm gonna hit too many bumps on the way!!

 

Take the flywheel to a machine shop. I took mine once to a autoparts store and they blow. They forgot to put in the correct step. It shouldnt take to long probably a day or two just depending on how busy they are.

 

Take the flywheel to the machine shop as it's been said and have them re-surface it.

 

resurfacing can be kind of sketchy, because most people don't step it correctly- thas why Honda reccomends not resurfacing. All you need to do is scuff it up with a die grinder! Rough it up a little and create a non-directional finish. If it's pitted, etc, and you do get it surfaced, make sure it's a reputable shop

 

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LOL, don't listen to this guy
Just find a reputable machine shop close to your home and have them resurface the flywheel.

Resurfacing the flywheel isn't anything new, it's been done for years and people know the limits of doing it.

Better then doing your own job with a die grinder

 

Rough it up as stated above. Thats what I did on mine. Works great

 

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Same here, as long as there are no burn marks on the wheel you should be fine. I took 100 grit and used a swirling motion, probably did this about 3-4 times. Then spray it off with something like brake cleaner. 1300 miles and going

 

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LOL, don't listen to this guy
Just find a reputable machine shop close to your home and have them resurface the flywheel.

Resurfacing the flywheel isn't anything new, it's been done for years and people know the limits of doing it.

Better then doing your own job with a die grinder </TD></TR></TABLE>

it's not needed man..just a simple "hone" job and you'e golden. If your flywheel is that damaged...learn how to drive and buy a new one. They can be resurfaced....I've had them done several times and have never been satisfied with the outcome

 

sweet thanks for the advice.. I guess i'll just sand it a little.. this is my first time even peering into a clutch so i had to ask.. I'm attempting my auto-manual swap in 2 weeks.. hah we'll see how mechinically inclined i can be .. I'll take a pics of the flywheel.. let you know what i'm workin with..

 

take some pics....the only thing with surfacing, is they must take EXACTLY the same amount of materiel off the friction surface and the press plate mounting surface. Any variance can result in a clutch that doesn't fully disengage or a clutch that won't fully engage....cause hard shifts or a slipping clutch and weak pedal feel.