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Old 12-20-2006, 11:43 AM
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absolutely necessary to replace or resurface flywheel when replacing the clutch?
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Unless you want to do the job twice, yes.
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Default Mine was just resurfaced.....flywheel was still good after 100K.
I think it all depends on the condition.
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re-surface now, unless you are into pain
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Default recurface or get a new one (link inside)
http://www.audi-parts-direct.com/audi-parts/clutch.asp#801232
They have a good deal on LUK flywheel.BTW I got one from there
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Dual Mass=PITA to resurface just get a new one.
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according to the Audi dealer that replaced my clutch under warranty, no. that was 44k ago.
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Default I've done many a clutch without...
but if it was slipping yes, you will see the burn marks and glazing when you pull the clutch.
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