Resurfacing a fidanza

[WhiteFinish]

I know a flywheel needs a resurface from time to time... But, actually I don't know what this means

What are they doing?? What is the process and how long will it last?

Furthermore.. where can you get a resurface (for a fidanza) rr-racing has it for 68 bucks

Thanks

[Ryan]

They machine the surface the clutch holds against, meaning they cut it to be perfectly flat and shiny again. Bring it to any machine shop, mine cost $30. I would say only do it if you're getting a new clutch, because the clutch you have has its 'groove' cut into it, and probably won't hold as well if you machine that groove out.

[Juans_93_MX3]

You cant resurface a aluminum flywheel.

Change the face plate

[hgallegos915]

You cant resurface a aluminum flywheel.

Change the face plate

VERY well said.


Its so easy to replace the plate.. its like 80 dllrs i think online. I got it at that site that sells probe gt parts. You are upposed to replace it everytime you replace the clutch.

[WhiteFinish]

But I will be adding a fidanza to my current setup without changing the clutch (only 15k old).

What needs to be done when changing the fidanza surface? Is it just unscrewing bolts and putting a new plate on there ?

[lazzer408]

Is it just unscrewing bolts and putting a new plate on there ?

Yup.

[Juans_93_MX3]

Yup

Also if you buy a Fidanza, buy it BRAND NEW! Not used.

I learned the hardway.

I have probably spent like $440 on my flywheel. $130 for the flywheel itself. $25 for a balance. $60 for a faceplate. And the rest because all of the holes were the 6 bolts go in, had bad threads. I had to get them drilled out, tapped and new coils put in.

Hey atleast I learned how to fix holes with bad threads though... But I feel like I dumbass.

If I got a brand new Fidanza, my KLZE/5spd swap wouldnt be taking so damn long. The flywheel would of came balanced, with a new faceplate. I also would have spent about $40 bucks less

[WhiteFinish]

So new friction plate and new balancing? (any machineshop can do this?)

I already bought it used, hopefully I will be more lucky than you.

[lazzer408]

(any machineshop can do this?)

Nope. Machine shops that handle automotive machining services can. The non-automotive machine shop doesn't have the equipment to do it. I know because I had to pay an extra $40 to have one make a custom hub to bolt a flywheel in the lathe to be lightened.

[WhiteFinish]

Does anybody know a machine shop that can do this in San Diego?

[lazzer408]

CCC might.

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or...

Danblaus Transmission 2931 Dahlia St. - San Diego CA 92105 - 619 563 8619

They say they do.

[WhiteFinish]

Thanks

I'll definitly give them a call.


But.. what do I ask them?? If they can balance a aluminium flywheel?
Sorry, but i am a bit of a noob in this area

[lazzer408]

Tell them you have an aftermarket aluminum flywheel with a replacable friction surface that is worn that you plan on replacing. You would then like the balance checked and rebalanced if necessary.

[hgallegos915]

Never balanced mine.. OOOOPS...


2 years running strong

[Rafi]

Hi guys,

You dont have to rebalance flywheels when changing the friction surface.

I also don't recommending machining the friction surface. Every time you machine it you increase the step height of the flywheel which actually reduces the effective pressure plate load.

In the end of the day it is easier to just pay the $68 inc. shipping!

Rafi
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