 » Site Navigation | | | | » Recent Threads | | | |  |  |  | |  06-26-2006, 06:20 PM | #16 | | Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Tyler, TX Posts: 1,022 |
When it comes to something common, like changing a clutch, I don't see any reason not to take it to a non BMW shop (I personally would do it myself, but that's besides the point). Changing the clutch on a BMW, Chevy, Nissan, or anything else that's rwd is virtually the same process.
Oh, and since this is your first time, if you have a friend that's ever changed a clutch before see if they will give you a hand. Like I said, the basic process is the same.
Good luck |  |  | | 06-26-2006, 06:23 PM | #17 | | Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: FT LUADERDALE, FL Posts: 91 |
by the way from what ive gathered you have to be carefull with having the dualmass flywheel resurfaced. from talking to mechanics and reading post, to searching the net about that issue ive been told that the flywheel is a two piece design and its difficults to balance when on the machine so it may make for an uneven cut. also if to much is cut and goes below the recommended depth the flywheel will lose its rigidity and could shatter while driving the car which could really f**ck things up. dont know how true this stuff is but ive talked to about 10 mechs, scoured the forums and net and basically they say the same thing you shouldnt resurface the flywheel. but guys if it works out more power to you good luck __________________
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M-Technic Front/Rear, M3 Side Skirts & Mirrors, MS Roof Wing, Euro Tail Lights, Projector Signals, ADR M Sport 18x8.5, H&R Sport Springs, Bilstien Sport Shocks, E46 M3 Rear Shock Mounts, M Roadster Rear Shock Mount Plates, Momo Shift Knob, Bavauto 8mm Perf Wires, K&N Cone Filter, Stainless Steel Brake Lines, Cross Drilled Rotors, 20 Piece Carbon Fiber Dash Kit, NR White Guage Face, X-Brace, BMP Strut Tower Brace, UUC stage 2 flywheel, and SS clutch line | | | | | 06-28-2006, 06:27 AM | #18 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Northern Michigan Posts: 867 |  resurfacing a dual-mass a no no?
Quote: | Originally Posted by 1uvaknd by the way from what ive gathered you have to be carefull with having the dualmass flywheel resurfaced. from talking to mechanics and reading post, to searching the net about that issue ive been told that the flywheel is a two piece design and its difficults to balance when on the machine so it may make for an uneven cut. also if to much is cut and goes below the recommended depth the flywheel will lose its rigidity and could shatter while driving the car which could really f**ck things up. dont know how true this stuff is but ive talked to about 10 mechs, scoured the forums and net and basically they say the same thing you shouldnt resurface the flywheel. but guys if it works out more power to you good luck | Pretty much what I was told also. Maybe proof I found a good import mechanic ?(rare in northern mi.)-I mean yeah, a new flywheel equals more $ for the job, but do I want to mess with a refurb and take a chance?.? Other prob is a new one is not cheap from what I hear. anyone who's had it done, please ring in on the results. josh  __________________
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] | | | | | 06-28-2006, 08:56 PM | #19 | | Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 78 |
I just had my clutch done, the throw-out bearing was near faliure. The entire car is quiet, I can't hear the car while it's on. With all the new parts the car accelerates much faster effortlessly. With the new clutch, pressure plate, throw-out and pilor bearings, with a fly-wheel resurface, all at $775. | | | | | 06-30-2006, 06:21 PM | #20 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 890 |
I just did all of this myself. Total cost was around $1100.  Course, the car was an automatic when I started.  ...and yes its runs MUCH better now... __________________
SOLD!!! 1999 332ti //M Sport Titanium Silver
M3 S52 3.2 I-6 Engine, M3 Clutch w/ ti Getrag Trans, Z3 3.15 LSD medium case diff and half shafts, OEM Hatch Spoiler, Eurosport HP Underdrive Pulleys, FDM, 17" DS1 rims, M3 Front Struts & Springs, M3 Instrument Cluster, 3-spoke //M steering wheel with tri-color stitching, SSK, CCFL Angels in Depo projectors with 5k HIDs | | | | | 06-30-2006, 07:54 PM | #21 | | Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: FT LUADERDALE, FL Posts: 91 |
just ordered the UUC ltw flywheel & UUC Stainless Steel Clutch Line from understeer now i have to get the bills organized and then the m5 clutch. slowly but surely hope things work out as planned. by the way the thing about balancing the flywheel and clutch whats the deal with that, is it really neccesary i talked to cossieturbo and he said he had issues when he didnt do it but then i called UUC and they told me i didnt have to. i mean i dont want to do the job twice but when you replace a clutch and flywheel i havent heard of anyone balancing them __________________
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M-Technic Front/Rear, M3 Side Skirts & Mirrors, MS Roof Wing, Euro Tail Lights, Projector Signals, ADR M Sport 18x8.5, H&R Sport Springs, Bilstien Sport Shocks, E46 M3 Rear Shock Mounts, M Roadster Rear Shock Mount Plates, Momo Shift Knob, Bavauto 8mm Perf Wires, K&N Cone Filter, Stainless Steel Brake Lines, Cross Drilled Rotors, 20 Piece Carbon Fiber Dash Kit, NR White Guage Face, X-Brace, BMP Strut Tower Brace, UUC stage 2 flywheel, and SS clutch line | | | | | 07-01-2006, 06:51 AM | #22 | | Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Portland Or Posts: 2,666 |
Its too cheap to have it done to skip.
Get a GOOD engine shop to balance the flywheel and clutch cover.
It will almost always shift smoother and rev smoother if you do this...
Dave __________________
Dave - PDX
1995 318ti - Active Black and Tan.
2005 330xi - Mtech 1 - 6spd - Orient Blue/Black | | | | | 07-03-2006, 08:49 PM | #23 | | Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: FT LUADERDALE, FL Posts: 91 |
what are the disadvanteages og not balancing it and what is actually intalled in doing the job? does anyone know im just curious __________________
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M-Technic Front/Rear, M3 Side Skirts & Mirrors, MS Roof Wing, Euro Tail Lights, Projector Signals, ADR M Sport 18x8.5, H&R Sport Springs, Bilstien Sport Shocks, E46 M3 Rear Shock Mounts, M Roadster Rear Shock Mount Plates, Momo Shift Knob, Bavauto 8mm Perf Wires, K&N Cone Filter, Stainless Steel Brake Lines, Cross Drilled Rotors, 20 Piece Carbon Fiber Dash Kit, NR White Guage Face, X-Brace, BMP Strut Tower Brace, UUC stage 2 flywheel, and SS clutch line | | | | | 07-17-2006, 07:39 AM | #24 | | Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: FT LUADERDALE, FL Posts: 91 |
well guys i just got the trans out on sat and holy sh!t it didnt look pretty inside. i had metal shavings from the broken throwout bearing and one of the teeth from the pressure plate actually broke off. its crazy. took pics hopefully they load if not give me some help please __________________
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M-Technic Front/Rear, M3 Side Skirts & Mirrors, MS Roof Wing, Euro Tail Lights, Projector Signals, ADR M Sport 18x8.5, H&R Sport Springs, Bilstien Sport Shocks, E46 M3 Rear Shock Mounts, M Roadster Rear Shock Mount Plates, Momo Shift Knob, Bavauto 8mm Perf Wires, K&N Cone Filter, Stainless Steel Brake Lines, Cross Drilled Rotors, 20 Piece Carbon Fiber Dash Kit, NR White Guage Face, X-Brace, BMP Strut Tower Brace, UUC stage 2 flywheel, and SS clutch line | | | | | 07-17-2006, 07:41 AM | #25 | | Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: FT LUADERDALE, FL Posts: 91 |
heres some more __________________
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M-Technic Front/Rear, M3 Side Skirts & Mirrors, MS Roof Wing, Euro Tail Lights, Projector Signals, ADR M Sport 18x8.5, H&R Sport Springs, Bilstien Sport Shocks, E46 M3 Rear Shock Mounts, M Roadster Rear Shock Mount Plates, Momo Shift Knob, Bavauto 8mm Perf Wires, K&N Cone Filter, Stainless Steel Brake Lines, Cross Drilled Rotors, 20 Piece Carbon Fiber Dash Kit, NR White Guage Face, X-Brace, BMP Strut Tower Brace, UUC stage 2 flywheel, and SS clutch line | | | | | 07-17-2006, 07:43 AM | #26 | | Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: FT LUADERDALE, FL Posts: 91 |
and some more, now when i have time ill take pics of the stuff im putting in __________________
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M-Technic Front/Rear, M3 Side Skirts & Mirrors, MS Roof Wing, Euro Tail Lights, Projector Signals, ADR M Sport 18x8.5, H&R Sport Springs, Bilstien Sport Shocks, E46 M3 Rear Shock Mounts, M Roadster Rear Shock Mount Plates, Momo Shift Knob, Bavauto 8mm Perf Wires, K&N Cone Filter, Stainless Steel Brake Lines, Cross Drilled Rotors, 20 Piece Carbon Fiber Dash Kit, NR White Guage Face, X-Brace, BMP Strut Tower Brace, UUC stage 2 flywheel, and SS clutch line | | | | | 07-20-2006, 10:14 PM | #27 | | Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: FT LUADERDALE, FL Posts: 91 |
sorry guys i got to excited and forgot to take picsbut ill write back soon __________________
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M-Technic Front/Rear, M3 Side Skirts & Mirrors, MS Roof Wing, Euro Tail Lights, Projector Signals, ADR M Sport 18x8.5, H&R Sport Springs, Bilstien Sport Shocks, E46 M3 Rear Shock Mounts, M Roadster Rear Shock Mount Plates, Momo Shift Knob, Bavauto 8mm Perf Wires, K&N Cone Filter, Stainless Steel Brake Lines, Cross Drilled Rotors, 20 Piece Carbon Fiber Dash Kit, NR White Guage Face, X-Brace, BMP Strut Tower Brace, UUC stage 2 flywheel, and SS clutch line | | | | | |
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