Hi chappies
Need to swap flywheel over to new engine. But how do I remove it?
I have the nut loose, of course.
It seems that most people end up having to hit it with a hammer, even if you do have a puller. I dont have a puller, but I suppose I could make one out of angle iron quite easily.
I also read about one method of forcing some wedges behind the flywheel and then helping it with a hammer.
How did you remove yours?
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Remove the nut and heat the flywheel up around the E-shaft for 5 minuits with a blowtorch, then tap it with a hammer around the edge of the flywheel. Works every time
Thanks Robbie
Oh, well, off to buy a blowtorch then.....
look at the Pineappleracing.com website for the video. One tap and it\'s lose
wedge a crow behind it while tapping it with a small hammer.
Quote from: antnicukwedge a crow behind it while tapping it with a small hammer.
Thanks, I have been trying that, but no progress!
Quote from: Speedworkslook at the Pineappleracing.com website for the video. One tap and it\'s lose
Thanks, I looked all over that site, but cant find it...
couls you send a link perhaps?
sorry.. I mixed up websites;
Here is the link
http://www.mazdatrix.com/faq/flywheelremoval.htm
A GIRL?????
Geez, I HAVE to be able to get it off !
Thanks SPeedworks, it\'s off !
How\'s the motor going together Martin? Mine is finally mapped, woot!
Paul the last few bits arrived from Gary yesterday. My old engine is out, and all ancilleries swapped over to your engine.
I need to :
Re-fit Turbo pack.
Re-fit flywheel ( away for grinding)
replace Idler bearing
re-Fit clutch
Re-fit Water pump
Then I am ready to put the engine in the car.
Amazingly, for me, I have only broken 1 tiny little bolt so far!
You did go and get the flywheel skimmed in the end then?
Yes, Nik. The good (bad) news is that it had a high spot on it. So I hope my clutch judder is fixed. He looked at the pressure plate, and cant skim that, as its mounted on springs - so he cant get a flat finish.
THe pressure plate ( and the clutch plate) are fairly new, so I will re-use them, after cleaning up the pressure plate with water paper.
Quote from: MartinyThanks SPeedworks, it\'s off !
Cool - you found a girl to help?
I WISH !
Nah, I just hit it like a girl !
Quote from: MartinyPaul the last few bits arrived from Gary yesterday. My old engine is out, and all ancilleries swapped over to your engine.
I need to :
Re-fit Turbo pack.
Re-fit flywheel ( away for grinding)
replace Idler bearing
re-Fit clutch
Re-fit Water pump
Then I am ready to put the engine in the car.
Amazingly, for me, I have only broken 1 tiny little bolt so far!
Excellent :D Bet you\'ll be happy once it\'s all running again!