I have to agree with you Greg. I don't turn the rotors unless there is a
problem. I'm going down to temporarily pick up the DAK this afternoon.
I'll ask them about the flywheel, and let you know what their take is on it.
I'll give you all an update on the expected outcome of the transmission
situation after I get back.
Rich - Ashburn, VA
-----Original Message-----
From: greg conner [mailto:dodgeboy93@hotmail.com]
Sent: Wednesday, October 24, 2001 12:21 PM
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: Re: DML: RE: Re: Clutch replacement
But would you install new brake pads on your old, in perfect shape rotors?
Why turn them If they didnt need to be? I was saying if the flywheel was
cracked and hot spotted, I probably would of machined it, but it wasnt and I
didnt, the manuel advised against it. Maybe its just another mopar scheme
to have you go down to your local 5 star dealer and fork down tons of hard
earned money for a new flywheel. hehe ;)
Greg Conner
1993 RC Dakota Sport
3.9L 5speed
15.4 @89
>From: "Bernd D. Ratsch" <bernd@texas.net>
>Reply-To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
>To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
>Subject: DML: RE: Re: Clutch replacement
>Date: Tue, 23 Oct 2001 22:10:59 -0500
>
>
>Hehehehe...guess the dealers don't read the manual as resurfacing the
>flywheel is pretty much a requirement to keep the new disc from wearing
>out prematurely. As for the amount of material removed from the
>flywheel during resurfacing, that's what manufacturer specs are for.
>
>Just as a comparison: Would you install new brake pads and calipers on
>your old, warped and hot-spotted rotors? No.
>
>- Bernd
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
>[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net] On Behalf Of Cal Hyer
>Sent: Wednesday, October 24, 2001 11:45 PM
>To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
>Subject: DML: Re: Clutch replacement
>
>
>I have a '99 FSM. Since it is a short paragraph, I will print it in its
>entirety:
>
>"Flywheel machining is not recommended. The flywheel clutch surface is
>machined to a unique contour and machining will negate this feature.
>However, minor flywheel scoring can be cleaned up by hand with 180 grit
>emery, or with surface grinding equipment. Remove only enough material
>to reduce scoring (approximately 0.001 - 0.003 in.). Heavy stock
>removal is not recommended. Replace the flywheel if scoring is severe
>and deeper than 0.076 mm (0.003 in.). Excessive stock removal can
>result in flywheel cracking or warpage after installation; it can also
>weaken the flywheel and interfere with proper clutch release."
>
>Cal
>
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