cleaning up a new flywheel.
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cleaning up a new flywheel.
Anyone know the proper way of getting some rust off of a flywheel surface? The flywheel is brand new, but has just been sitting around so long it picked up some rust. Would I have to resurface it or is there another alternative? Thanks.
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Re: (Dan GSR)
uh, you do NOT want to use any oil on a cast iron flywheel.
The material is porous and will absorb into the metal.
Honestly, rust on a fresh flywheel isnt even that bad, it will turn into dust once you start driving. You will quickly wear into the fresh metal.
If you really want to clean it, use something like brake cleaner.
You guys are NUTS for using oil on a flywheel to clean it
Dont tell me you use WD-40 to get rust off your brake rotors also
The material is porous and will absorb into the metal.
Honestly, rust on a fresh flywheel isnt even that bad, it will turn into dust once you start driving. You will quickly wear into the fresh metal.
If you really want to clean it, use something like brake cleaner.
You guys are NUTS for using oil on a flywheel to clean it
Dont tell me you use WD-40 to get rust off your brake rotors also
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Re: (v4lu3s)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by v4lu3s »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">actually i do use wd40 to clean off the surce of rust, then i always use brake cleanre on teh flywheel and clutch before install as well.</TD></TR></TABLE>
on a clutch/flywheel or brake component?
You are nuts.
Your car.
on a clutch/flywheel or brake component?
You are nuts.
Your car.
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Re: (irev210)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by irev210 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">uh, you do NOT want to use any oil on a cast iron flywheel.
The material is porous and will absorb into the metal.
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acutually, your right
The material is porous and will absorb into the metal.
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acutually, your right
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Re: (irev210)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by irev210 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">on a clutch/flywheel or brake component?
You are nuts.
Your car.</TD></TR></TABLE>
after 7 years and 5 cars it doesnt seem to work too badly, milage on the clutches varies from 50k to 140k before replacement.
You are nuts.
Your car.</TD></TR></TABLE>
after 7 years and 5 cars it doesnt seem to work too badly, milage on the clutches varies from 50k to 140k before replacement.
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Re: (v4lu3s)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by v4lu3s »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
after 7 years and 5 cars it doesnt seem to work too badly, milage on the clutches varies from 50k to 140k before replacement.</TD></TR></TABLE>
im glad it works for you
it is still a no-no for all professiona mechanics
You can pee around the bathroom toliet for 7 years in 5 different bathrooms... just because it works doesnt mean it is the right way to do it.
But, it is your car, your oil, your way of doing things
However, when someone asks a question, i try to give an informed answer that has an explaination.
I pee in the toliet because it goes down the drain instead of on my bathroom floor.
after 7 years and 5 cars it doesnt seem to work too badly, milage on the clutches varies from 50k to 140k before replacement.</TD></TR></TABLE>
im glad it works for you
it is still a no-no for all professiona mechanics
You can pee around the bathroom toliet for 7 years in 5 different bathrooms... just because it works doesnt mean it is the right way to do it.
But, it is your car, your oil, your way of doing things
However, when someone asks a question, i try to give an informed answer that has an explaination.
I pee in the toliet because it goes down the drain instead of on my bathroom floor.
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