Cracked flywheel

SolidCitizen · 2 October 2002

A dealership told me the flywheel on my 98 has become cracked (after ~42K miles) and can't be resurfaced. My clutch has always performed fine...they discovered the cracking during some concurrent engine work. Has anyone else experienced a flywheel failing beyond repair like this? Is this typical for 97+ NSX's (dual-mass flywheels)? I'm used to clutch discs and plates getting worn and even obliterated, but I've never heard of flywheels getting worn beyond repair on a street car.

Does anyone have a good condition (resurface-able) 97+ OEM flywheel they'd like to sell?

Jeff

Larry Bastanza · 2 October 2002

Jeff,

If I recall correctly you cannot resurface the dual mass flywheel regardless. It is a must replace item, even if it is not cracked.

The single disk 97+ clutch replacement is definately a taxation on the wallet.

HTH,
LarryB

nsxtasy · 2 October 2002

At least you'll have a new clutch, so you won't have to replace it again for a long time.

SolidCitizen · 2 October 2002

Thanks for the scoop. Now I'm looking into alternatives to paying the $2000 the dealer quoted me for a flywheel. I might have found a place that sells OEM flywheels for much less. Then there's always the Comptech Powergrip...an entire kit for the price of a flywheel.

Jeff

Auraraptor · 8 October 2002

which place sells the flys for the best price?

SolidCitizen · 8 October 2002

Originally posted by Auraraptor:
which place sells the flys for the best price?

http://www.ahmotor.com/ sold one to me for about $1500.

nsxtasy · 8 October 2002

Originally posted by SolidCitizen:
http://www.ahmotor.com/ sold one to me for about $1500.

That sounds like the price for the entire clutch, including the flywheel.

Larry Bastanza · 8 October 2002

Ken,

Unfortunately, it is not. The 97+ single plate clutch and flywheel will almost make you go get a home equity loan

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LarryB

Lud · 8 October 2002

Originally posted by nsxtasy:
That sounds like the price for the entire clutch, including the flywheel.

Hah! A '97+ OEM flywheel lists for $2051.81

nsxtasy · 9 October 2002

Dare I ask - how much does the entire '97+ clutch list for?

SolidCitizen · 9 October 2002

Originally posted by nsxtasy:
Dare I ask - how much does the entire '97+ clutch list for?

The dealer quoted around $800 for the disc, pressure plate, and throw-out bearing.

Lud · 9 October 2002

That sounds about right.. at full MSRP plus a little extra for misc. parts and "shop supplies."

At full MSRP, parts cost for a full clutch set w/ bearings is about:

$2781 6-speed
$1477 5-speed

SolidCitizen · 10 October 2002

Hi Lud,

Where are you looking up these prices? I'd like to look up list prices for various engine parts, as I have a bunch of them on hand I'd like to sell (for 10-50% of the list price). Are you reading from an online catalog or a hardcopy of the parts catalog?

Cracked flywheel

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