Flywheel and clutch on 1997 2.8

msassoon · Post by **msassoon** » Sun 30 May, 2010 12:54

I have a problem that I guess is the dual mass flywheel. As I lift the clutch pedal, there is a rattling noise like the lifters are gonna blow! It only happens in first and second and below 2000RPM, so guess that the clutch and/or flywheel is misbehaving. Has anyone fitted a single mass flywheel or lightened flywheel, and if so, where did you get it from? There are some on ebay, but want a more reputable supplier.

Cheers

Marc

corky · Post by **corky** » Sun 30 May, 2010 14:29

Yes fitted one only 3 weks ago, the only one that i could find quick was euro parts, and get ready for this cost £300

hope this helps

Regards corky

msassoon · Post by **msassoon** » Sun 30 May, 2010 22:29

This one?

http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/BMW_Z ... 90d66&SCON

NickTheGreek84 · Post by **NickTheGreek84** » Mon 31 May, 2010 16:15

I have the same problem and it is only getting worse! got to bite the bullet and get a flywheel in it!

G2JRP · Post by **G2JRP** » Mon 31 May, 2010 16:33

I think PHB10186 had one for sale in the stock exchange a while back. Might be worth a look.

leahandsteve · Post by **leahandsteve** » Mon 31 May, 2010 19:15

Are you sure the rattling is the flywheel?

Sounds more like the release bearing, i spent 9 hours yesterday dropping the gearbox for a similar noise along with juddering.

Release bearing is totally shot but flywheel seems okay, i'm borrowing a flywheel checking tool tomorrow to check if the free play is still within spec.

I'm going to whack a new clutch in while i've got it apart.

leahandsteve · Post by **leahandsteve** » Tue 01 Jun, 2010 15:28

Taken from the LUK (who make BMW clutches and flywheels) website:

3. With the flywheel still fitted...

Rotate the inner mass by hand anticlockwise and mark the flywheel then rotate it clockwise and measure the travel. REPLACE if the movement is:

- Less than15mm or

- More than 30mm

4. Check the bearing play...

Rock the inner mass from side to side. REPLACE if movement is:

- More than 2mm for passenge

- More than 4mm for light side to side

Inner mass is the half closest to the gearbox.