Do I need a new flywheel with a new clutch?
Clutch Replacement While you may not need to replace the flywheel when replacing your clutch, it is always a good idea to inspect it. If there are radial cracks or deep grooves, then it’s definitely time for a new one.
Which part of the clutch assembly is bolted to the flywheel?
cover plate
Parts of the clutch The cover plate is bolted to the flywheel, and the pressure plate exerts pressure on the driven plate through the diaphragm spring or through coil springs on earlier cars.
What are three functions of the flywheel?
The first is to maintain a rotating mass (inertia) to assist the engine rotation and provide a more consistent delivery of torque during running. The second is to provide a ring gear for the starter motor to engage on. The third is to provide one of the driving friction surfaces for the friction disc.
Do you have to change the flywheel every time you change the clutch?
When it comes to engine and transmission work, it can be a pain to have to do anything twice. Labor costs are usually the most expensive part of any intensive job, such as changing a clutch, so its recommended to get the flywheel resurfaced every time the clutch is replaced.
What happens when a clutch assembly is out of balance?
A rotating assembly out of balance will have a vibration in a particular RPM band. It will go in and out of vibration as you pass this band or will be constant in that band. It is best to have the flywheel checked and rendered 0 balance when you install it, and have the new clutch plate balanced to the flywheel as well.
How often should a flywheel be resurfacing?
Labor costs are usually the most expensive part of any intensive job, such as changing a clutch, so its recommended to get the flywheel resurfaced every time the clutch is replaced. Always remember to do it right the first time, because it’s done wrong, there might not be a second time.
Why do you need a flywheel in a car?
The flywheel also balances the engine as it is specifically weighted the engine’s crankshaft, and most importantly, the flywheel connects the engine to the transmission through the clutch in order to provide power to the wheels.