Flywheel resurfacing

[bigj-dog]

Hey, took my flywheel ('02 Lancer 2.0L) to my machine shop to be resurfaced, they called and said they can't get the dowel pins out to cut it. Anyone know if there are any tricks or are they imbeciles? Very new to the lancer and imports. Thanks, jared

[senate6268]

They are tough to remove from the flywheel, but vice grips seem to do the trick quite well. A little PB Blaster or WD-40 might help. Basically, I would question their ability to do their job competently...

[bcollinstex]

Maybe they are trying to pull a fast one and this is just small talk into charging you for a new one, but instead resurfacing the one you got. IE a scam.

[bigj-dog]

Just got off the phone with Perfection Clutch (where the new clutch came from) they said any dual mass flywheel isn't recommended to be surfaced, should be replaced instead. They don't offer one, anyone got any ideas where to get one? Car's stock, maybe some slight aftermarket upgrades in the future, no power-adders or anything.

[bcollinstex]

I've got the fidanza flywheel. Search around on this forum. It's a good flywheel and has replaceable wear pieces. I bought it in a kit so I couldn't tell you the part number.

Edit: Here's a link to their website for the flywheel.

http://www.fidanza.com/ItemDetails.a...id=252&mkid=12

[bigj-dog]

Looks like a nice piece, I'll ask the owner what he wants to do. Thanks for the input. I appreciate it.

[mcgarvey]

Find a new machine shop! Automotive machinists pull flywheel dowels ALL DAY! This is a no-brainer.

[bigj-dog]

Bought a Fidanza flywheel on Ebay for 310 shipped. Should be putting it in this later this week. Will post back results. Thanks for the replies.