The Random E46/ZHP Question Thread

[Prestovie]

That is quite interesting as there assessed diagnostic as the pressure plate is essentially a surface that is smooth just like the flywheel surface. The clutch disc is what wears out as it is like a brake pad and provides the friction material between the two. I am hoping that they said one thing but meant another. If they are taking this car apart, I would hope they would be doing a complete clutch assembly, especially for that price. http://techtonicstuning.com/main/ima...es/141_204.JPG


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Yikes I didn't think about that, I'll have to check in with them after school, they said they'll be getting the part in by today hopefully and have it done for tomorrow so I'm excited either way. Crossing my fingers that they don't find anything else after disassembly. Like I said before I really can't go back to a stock flywheel
Is the price actually high though for what they're suggesting?


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[Prestovie]

If they are already taking everything apart, I wouldn't take a chance and not replace everything including the flywheel.
It's a big job and not something you want to do again.

If you can hear rattle/chatter from the flywheel like you described, I would definitely replace it.
It might go like that for a while but even if the clutch kit is new you will still be stuck with that sound.

I only hear the chatter from when the car is in neutral and the clutch isn't depressed, which is apparently normal for people with lightweight flywheels


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[Sockethead]

There is nothing wrong with the stock clutch parts. My car is putting out close to 300hp on the stock clutch with 142k miles on it. It still works great!

[roadbiker_2]

Ok, I'm confused. I thought you said the metallic noise was being heard when you were releasing the clutch in first gear when taking off and also when engaging second. Is that not the case? Are you saying it is at idle in neutral with clutch out and not engaged?


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[Sockethead]

I only hear the chatter from when the car is in neutral and the clutch isn't depressed, which is apparently normal for people with lightweight flywheels


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Yes that is normal for after market light weight flywheel... The reason many forgo them

[az3579]

Just to clear up potential confusion about "engaging" and "disengaging" the clutch:

"Engaging" the clutch means the pedal is coming out.
"Disengaging" the clutch means the pedal is being pushed in.

If the chatter from the lightweight flywheel only occurs in Neutral with the clutch engaged (clutch pedal is not being pressed), then that chatter is normal for a lightweight flywheel, especially if it was just replaced in the past few years (not a ton of miles on it). If the chattering occurs any other time than when the clutch is engaged while in Neutral (such as when in gear with the clutch engaged, or if in Neutral but the clutch is disengaged [pedal is pushed in]), then that is not normal.

The jist of it is that for a lightweight flywheel, the only time you should be hearing chatter is if in neutral with your foot off the clutch pedal.

[Prestovie]

The jist of it is that for a lightweight flywheel, the only time you should be hearing chatter is if in neutral with your foot off the clutch pedal.

Ok good haha that's what I figured, thanks for the clarification



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[Prestovie]

I need a new clutch... whole thing needs to be replaced. Fml just got the call from the dealership, total would come to $2400 including the flywheel.
I honestly don't want a 25lbs flywheel, so they said I can order one and bring it in to have them install the whole clutch set.
God damnit


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[Sockethead]

At least they are letting you bring your own parts. Most dealerships, especially BMW dealerships, won't let you do that...

[holyc0w]

At least they are letting you bring your own parts. Most dealerships, especially BMW dealerships, won't let you do that...

And even independent mechanics

Is that the going price for a clutch and flywheel change? I think I had a bill from them PO for $3,000 to $3,500 but there was some discount.