Is it true the stock flywheel can not be resurfaced? I thought I read this somewhere but cant remember. I dont know why you wouldn't be able to but figured I would ask before I got in there and then came across this problem. Also if any one has the torque specs for tranny/flywheel/pressure plate it would be appreciated! The stock clutch is TOAST.

 

No....the stock flywheel cannot be resurfaced. You cannot put a new clutch disc in with a used flywheel either....it will slip. Some guys have used a sanding disc to scuff the surface to re-use it...but that is not recommended.

 

Why can it not be resurfaced? Is there any other information on this that I can read?

 

on certain flywheels you have to stay within a certain spec.... my dealer installed a new clutch and transmission but did not resurface the flywheel which pissed me off but over time it got smoother... i'd say screw it and just pick up a jwt flywheel or something. they are not too bad of a price.

 

It is a 2 part flywheel that cannot be put into a lathe to be machined. It cannot be taken apart.

 

For replacement, the Nismo flywheel is a lot cheaper than the OEM

 

bumping up an old thread.. my shop is recommending a new clutch and resurfacing the flywheel... however, been getting conflicting reports that it can't be done. I'm pretty sure my shop has resurfaced the flywheel for a few other customers but exactly how they are doing this? I suppose I will ask during normal hours...but I was just thinking about this now... thnx

 

anything can be...

BUT, the stock flywheel is 2 piece... the damper in it wears out, once that does, the flywheel is pretty much useless... and it will cost the amount of a new flywheel now, as it will to replace it later...

 

Wow, this is an old thread! After I got in there and saw the flywheel I better understood the whole "two piece" deal everyone was talking about. I ended up just buying a JWT fly/clutch combo. I am glad I went this route because after everything was said and done I would've hated to break everything back down if the stock fly didn't end up working out. My advice would be just eat the $800.00 for the combo and have piece of mind that your squared away in the clutch/fly department!

 

just noticed... it is an old thread!

 

After driving a few cars with upgraded clutches and light flywheels, the chatter was too much for me... I talked to a few ppl with resurfaced flywheels with upgraded clutch, and they've had no issues. Finally got a chance to speak to GRD....GRD have been outsourcing their flywheels to Spec for customer's dual mass flywheels since at least 2001.... So, to answer the original question....yes, it can be resurfaced.

 

Bumping up an old thread. How can i get in contact with GRD and how can i tell if the damper in the flywheel is worn out? The FSM states that going over it with emery paper is fine and that resurfacing isn't absolutely necessary. I would imagine this is true unless the clutch was worn down so much that the rivets made contact and gouged the flywheel.

 

when the flywheel is out, you can litterally put it on the floor and turn the top part of the flywheel easly...

 

Yes, i've done that with mine. But how would i know if it's worn or not?

 

You can machine the flywheel...

However the stock one is so horrible I have to question why anyone would do such a thing.

 

if you can move it easly, its worn...

its supposed to be really relaly stiff...