Small cracks in flywheel GQ 4.2 Diesel

Small cracks are normal. I would only be concerned if there is large cracking and/or blueing/heat marks as this can cause shuddering. It is a good idea however, now that they gearbox is out, to have the flywheel lightly machined to give the new clutch a fresh surface. Ask the machiner to leave a small witness mark. (A faint line of untouched material showing that only the bare minimum of machining was carried out, you would rather wear the flywheel out than have it turned into metal fillings).........Dont squash yerself.........................col

I'm with Col on this one. The hard part of the job is getting the gearbox out. While it is on the ground do every job that you need to take it out for. Get someone who knows what they are looking at to check the flywheel for you. It would be a real pain to put it all back together only to have to take it apart again a week or even a month later.

Duncs

I agree with all the others.
Get it machined. I only charge $37.73 retail for a machine. For that sort of money its peace of mind you know you won't have any shudders.
They are a cow to get the box out so you don't want to have to do it twice.
Besides the manufacturer won't cover any warranty claims if there is a problem if you haven't machined the flywheel.
Best of luck with getting the box out and back in.

Mark,

Are you planning to put the box back in on your own? By hand?

It's a very heavy box so take care. Perhaps have a mate come over to help if possible. I lifted mine with a trolly jack but still had alot of trouble. A 2nd person would have definately helped.

Tell us before you start putting it back in and if we don't hear from you in a day or two we'll alert the authorities!

Andrew