Thread: Gaskets & Seals For Trans Case & Gearbox

Hi Craig,

Only point I would make is that the flywheel is dual mass and is unikely to be able to be machined.

I read somewhere that a UK specialist said that in 9 out of 10 cases when replacing the cutch on a TD5 they had to fit a new flywheel aswell. (presuambly because people keep driving them while slipping)

I am waiting on a clutch and billet flywheel from the UK as I am not putting a DMF back in

Rgds
Pete

Originally Posted by Psimpson7

Hi Craig,

Only point I would make is that the flywheel is dual mass and is unikely to be able to be machined.

I read somewhere that a UK specialist said that in 9 out of 10 cases when replacing the cutch on a TD5 they had to fit a new flywheel aswell. (presuambly because people keep driving them while slipping)

I am waiting on a clutch and billet flywheel from the UK as I am not putting a DMF back in

Rgds
Pete

Pete,
Who did you get the clutch and billet flywheel from? PM me if it is not appropriate to post here. What are the pros and cons of going this way. You have me interested.

Originally Posted by CraigE

Pete,
Who did you get the clutch and billet flywheel from? PM me if it is not appropriate to post here. What are the pros and cons of going this way. You have me interested.

Billet Flywheel:

Pros - 1 piece design, less to fail.

Cons - Less dampening of engine vibration.
Potential damage (longer term) to Crank, Clutch and Gearbox
Increased NVH through driveline

Hi Craig,

I got it from Rakeway in the UK

Well when I say got it, It's ordered and they have taken funds but it hasnt arrived yet. Hopefully this week

I went with option 2 on this page

Flywheel & Clutch Kits

Option 2 was 435pounds, 1 was about 370, and 3 and 4 were over 700 pounds from memory.

Shipping was 255 pounds however! (came to 1134$) so I will probably get stung import duty aswell

The kit consists of

Heavy duty Rakeway single mass billet steel flywheel.
Genuine AP Driveline heavy duty clutch cover.
Genuine AP Racing high performance clutch plate.
Rakeway heavy duty clutch release bearing and Aluminum carrier,
New correct length crank bolts and clutch cover bolts
Fitted with new starter ring.

Disadvantages will be that it will be a bit rougher than standard in terms of NVH - I did a fair bit of research and it doesnt seem to be too bad although we will see)

Advantages will be it uses a normal type clutch, has an aluminium thrust bearing assembly as opposed to plastic (mine melted and then collapsed due to heat in the bellhousing) and that it will get rid of the DMF which although lasting nigh on 10 years of wheeling in my car has always been a concern.

It is also slightly heavier than the original which could help sometimes.

I believe (not sure on this at the moment) that all billet flywheels available for the TD5, whether they are supplied by Paddocks/Devon4x4 etc are made by Rakeway, but I am not sure if they are to the same specification as the ones they sell direct. (found some comments on the net somewhere)

If it arrives this week I may be able to give you an update on what its like by next week.

Price is pretty reasonable as I was chasing up std parts here and got basically

Clutch kit $450
Fywheel $770

Rgds
Peter