boldy205 74 Posted February 7, 2007 Hi, is it possable (or worth it) to have these lugs removed or is there another flywheel i could fit without these marks? just thinking of lightening the flywheel a bit. Many thanks Matt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
petert 580 Posted February 7, 2007 Hi, is it possable (or worth it) to have these lugs removed or is there another flywheel i could fit without these marks? just thinking of lightening the flywheel a bit.Many thanks Matt. Yes you can machine the Motronic teeth off if you don't need them and also take material out of the back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boldy205 74 Posted February 8, 2007 ok thanks, can i fit the 1.6 GTI fly wheel? i have been told its an 'upgrage' as its lighter? but surely smaller diameter, so smaller clutch and therefore not worth it? am i wrong? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pug_ham 243 3 Cars Posted February 10, 2007 The standard Mi flywheel weighs between those of the 8v ones (6.7kg compared to 7kg 1.9 & 6kg 1.6) but these have a smaller clutch plate as you say, 200mm & Mi has 215mm but the overall size of the flywheel is the same. Graham. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
welshpug 1,646 Posted February 10, 2007 I know that a 215mm clutch wont go on an 8v fly, but how about the other way round? 8v clutch on a 215mm fly? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pug_ham 243 3 Cars Posted February 10, 2007 I know that a 215mm clutch wont go on an 8v fly, but how about the other way round? 8v clutch on a 215mm fly? It'll fit but I think you'd have to use the 215mm cover so its not worth it. If your using the Mi flywheel you might as well use the right sized clutch for it. What engine is this for anyway? Graham. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
welshpug 1,646 Posted February 10, 2007 8v, but the fly I'm considering may well come with a 1.9 Mi clutch unit anyway so I guess this will work in my be1 gearbox? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pug_ham 243 3 Cars Posted February 11, 2007 I didn't mean you Meirion, I was asking matt. (boldy205). It'll work with the Be1 gearbox as long as you use the be1 release bearing afaik. Graham. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boldy205 74 Posted February 12, 2007 Its a 1.9 MI onto a BE3 box. so it prob not going going to fit, its loosing 0.7kg tho, surely this is worth it? is it poss to use the 1.6 fly just machine the face where the clutch contacts? Or is this a bit of a bodge?! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boldy205 74 Posted February 13, 2007 ooops sorry ignore the last comment! Just looked at my fly and seems this is not possable!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pug_ham 243 3 Cars Posted February 15, 2007 If you are running with Mi mangement then you need the Mi flywheel for the CAS / timing ring gear. The 8v flywheel & clutch will fit & work if you are using carbs though. Any size flywheel from the 8 or 16v will fit inside the Be1 or Be3 gearbox housing the same. Only the ones from the newest Pugs with a 230mm clutch might not but I've never tried. Graham. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boldy205 74 Posted February 16, 2007 thanks for the replies. just going to keep it as is for now then! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
