Thread: Solid Flywheels Td5.

Yes, I have one, but NOT from Britpart.....

Get one from Rakeway Motorsport instead.

Flywheel & Clutch Kits

I have one in my Defender, and have fitted one in a 2003 D2A aswell.



The increase is definetely there but its not that bad. If you idle it and depress and release the clutch you can definetely tell there is an extra rattle, but when its driving along I cannot hear or feel it atall.

Edit... Just noticed you are in Brisbane.. come and have a listen to mine if you want to hear first hand - I'm not that far away.

Rgds
Pete

Thanks Pete,

Do you think its worth it though. What are the advantages?

I had a Patrol 2.8 D and it had really bad vibrations from the duel mass FW. I cost me 2 FW @ $700 new and 300 s-hand. drove me nuts!! and I like the fact that I can get the solid FW re-faced if needed.
It seems that they do make a smoother idle but not much else.

Why NOT BritPart. I know that there parts can get a bad rap but surely a solid FW is a solid FW!

Nino.

Hi Nino,

In all honesty, if you dont use the car hard, there is probably very little advantage, other than the fact that they are a bit more simple. It was worth it for me due to the not so easy time my car has.

The dual mass ones seem fine really, and appear to last 7-10 years.

When mine failed, the actual failure was the thrust bearing, which is plastic, melting.

The solid flywheel conversion comes with an aluminium thrust bearing instead.

Experience with previous parts from them has stopped me using anything from them on my cars.

Its not something I would want to change twice. There are still things that could be done badly, even though as you say its only a lump of steel.

Accurate balancing would be the main one.

There isn't much in in terms of pricing between the kits either, although postage from Rakeway would probably be more. Probably worth checking if you did deceide to do it.

If your gearbox is a bit tired, I believe the noise can be worse.

Rgds
Pete

Pete what Rakeway kit did you use?

Option 2 on both.

cheers
Pete

Originally Posted by Psimpson7

Option 2 on both.

cheers
Pete

Pete

Would you be able to tell me how much it cost you for "Option 2"?? Pm me the details if you like.

Thanks mate
Remo

Originally Posted by Defendozer

Pete

Would you be able to tell me how much it cost you for "Option 2"?? Pm me the details if you like.

Thanks mate
Remo

Ditto please my td5 will eventually need a clutch, its not squealing yet but will eventually