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In that case, rubber has a useful life expectancy, so yet another reason to replace the flywheel.

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There is also a way to test the flywheel using Durametric if I recall correctly.

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Use bolts

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Second, what is the torque specs for this flywheel using new bolts?

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Use durametric if i recall correctly

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There is also a way to test the flywheel using Durametric if I recall correctly.

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In that case, rubber has a useful life expectancy, so yet another reason to replace the flywheel.

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There is also a way to test the flywheel using Durametric if I recall correctly.

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Second, what is the torque specs for this flywheel using new bolts?

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Use durametric if i recall correctly

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There is also a way to test the flywheel using Durametric if I recall correctly.

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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

I am into a 2003 C4S clutch area and have taken out the flywheel. I noticed that the dual mass flywheel makes this clicking noise when I move one plate vs the other plate. Is that normal? Second, what is the torque specs for this flywheel using new bolts? Is there a specific special locking tool that will lock both masses of the flywheel for tightening purposes or you lock one plate and let the other plate twist in the wind.

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Check out the pelicanparts.com tutorial for DMF inspection and replace. It�s a helpful resource. These questions will be answered. I don�t believe the DMF should click when twisted. It should flex a certain amount then spring back under tension. Pelican discusses the tolerances. If it�s original strongly consider replacing it with a new OEM. It will come balanced and trouble free for the next 10-20 years. My original DMF wasn�t even balanced - no weights anywhere. New one had welded balance weights.

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There is also a way to test the flywheel using Durametric if I recall correctly. Unfortunately, the car has to be fully assembled for that though. If it's the original flywheel I would just replace it at this point due to age since the rubber in it is probably pretty worn at this point.

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Does the factory dual mass flywheel have any rubber in it? The older clutches did. I mention this because I used to have an 88 Carrera, and the rubber failed on the clutch disk, mainly due to age.

POST 6Original post

Yes its a metal-rubber-metal sandwich. Bonded rubber it looks like. Its fairly pliable, more so than say a Superdamper for a GM engine..

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In that case, rubber has a useful life expectancy, so yet another reason to replace the flywheel.

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