Parol Clutch

A bloke I know who is a mech. has a 2.8 also and had a vibration that went away when he changed to the solid flywheel. He's very happy to say the least and wouldn't hesitate in recommending one. I will go the same way also when mine needs replacing also.

Leroy

I asked one of the clutch specialasts that had a stand at last years Sydney 4X4 show, about machining these flywheels. He said that a good clutch specialist can machine them. Unfortunately I can't remember which company it was. If you make some enquiries with some of the major clutch specialists, you should be able to find someone who can do it.

G'Day mer4wd,

This is my experience only

"1 Has anyone else replaced their flywheel/clutch with a solid type and if so are there any problems to watch out for"

The cost! Was quoted around $900 for a solid flywheel only.

"2. Does any other clutch supplier offer the solid flywheel/clutch as a kit;"

Exeddy make the OEM one and two versions aftermarket, one called normal duty and one heavy duty, the only difference is the size of the springs on the heavy duty, the clutch plates themselves are the same.

"3. Why do all the new car manufacturers seem to be fitting these dual mass flywheels when there doesn't appear to be any advantages to them?"

Based on the theory, they smooth out driveline vibrations, meaning that you can get lower NVH, (Noise, Vibration, Harshness), levels without going to the expense of manufacturing the driveline to tighter tolerances.

If the thought of spending $2000 fitted for a new flywheel / clutch does not concern you then by all means go for it. For me it was excessive without concrete evidence that I was going to get value.

I changed the clutch only to an Exeddy heavy duty, without machining the flywheel, after some long discussions why my mechanic.

Very happy, nothing negative to speak of and all up cost around $800 including the clutch kit. Has been in for almost 30,000K's now

Regards

Rolande

thanks Rolande,

The clutch I'm getting is the Exedy H/D one, with a solid flywheel included for about $1100 which I'm fitting myself so sounds like I'm getting a good deal. I can't find anyone else who supplies a kit like this, so that's why I was a little wary. Thanks for your feedback.

MER