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Old Feb 19, 2002 | 06:35 PM
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Default Light rust on new flywheel...Problem?

Yes, I am being a nervous pee pee boy about this whole clutch thing. That being said. I have a little surface rust with some minor pitting on my new flywheel. Stupid me left it in the box without protecting it for the 6 months I was in Kosovo. In your opinion/experience, will this be a problem? TIA
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Old Feb 20, 2002 | 06:36 AM
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Would resurfacing be a good idea?

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Old Feb 20, 2002 | 08:27 AM
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If it's just light surface rust I'd remove it with sandpaper...if you have pitting I would pay $50 and have it resurfaced for insurance...$50 is cheap compared to the install labor.
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Old Feb 20, 2002 | 02:30 PM
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That's what I was thinking. Just wanted to get a second or third opinion. Thanks.
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Old Feb 20, 2002 | 03:40 PM
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If you are going to sand it, make sure to use a block! You want that surface as flat as possible for the disc to properly seat.
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Old Feb 20, 2002 | 10:35 PM
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Just use some fine steel wool and be sure to use brake cleaner to get rid of any grease.

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