Resurface DMF
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Three Wheelin'
Joined: Jun 2003
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From: Hot Springs, Arkansas
Resurface DMF
Well my flywheel was at a local shop to be resurfaced today. The guys there decided that it cannot be resurfaced. They say its in pretty good shape but they spoke to a local european car mechanic who said that it cannot be resurfaced and is designed to be replaced.
I have heard of other 968 owners having thier flywheels resurfaced, is there any documentation on how to have it done?
Does anyone know of a shop I can send it to?
I have heard of other 968 owners having thier flywheels resurfaced, is there any documentation on how to have it done?
Does anyone know of a shop I can send it to?
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From: NJ
Bruce, I would go ahead and use it as is. If they think its not a good idea, it probably isn't. I think the heat generated from cutting it will destroy the functionality and you will have a failing DMF if you do that.
I see a few choices, find a used one that is perfect, re using your old one or buying new one.
Regards.
I see a few choices, find a used one that is perfect, re using your old one or buying new one.
Regards.
Instructor
Joined: Sep 2003
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From: Houston
Just my two cents,
looking at your photos i (personally) would re-use the old one just remove the glaze off the surface by using some emery tape and put the clutch back together, spend your money on something else.
looking at your photos i (personally) would re-use the old one just remove the glaze off the surface by using some emery tape and put the clutch back together, spend your money on something else.
Pro
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From: Salem, Oregon
just remove the glaze off the surface by using some emery tape
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Three Wheelin'
Joined: Jun 2003
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From: Hot Springs, Arkansas
Phil, it is a DMF. Most places cannot resurface a DMF and I am unable to confirm that anyone has ever had it done. But David at http://www.specclutch.com said that he could do it for customers who are buying clutch kits. He makes flywheels so I tend to trust him that it can be done.
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Joined: Nov 2002
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From: Michigan
My DMF was supposedly surfaced when I had an independent porsche shop do the clutch. (it says on the receipt that this was done.) They didn't seem to have any problem... seemed perfectly routine. This was about 20,000 miles ago. I hadn't given it a second thought until this came up.
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