JohnHamer1977

hi

has anyone had there flywheel skimmed?
if so how much did it cost and where did you get it done?

also can anyone recommend a garage/workshop that could skim a flywheel in or around Manchester?

thx

my94wrx

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i had mine done by wilkinsons engineering in the black country it cost about £80 that includes fully balancing which is an absolute must.

JohnHamer1977

I just phoned GradeA Subaru breakers. They can give me one for £75+vat
They said the ones they have in stock are flat without cracks.

What is the best course of action now skim or a used flywheel. Mine that would be skimmed has high spots and cracks the ones GradeA have they say only show heat spots no cracks no high spots.

my94wrx

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i only paid £30.00 for my flywheel from central subaru that had no hotspots or cracks, which is the best type to have

JohnHamer1977

Thats cheap.
It's a bit of a distance to go from Manchester for me though TBH

Aztec Performance Ltd

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£20-£50. Check Yelllow Pages for someone local.

JohnHamer1977

I phoned a company that has done head skimming for me before but they said they didn't have a lath big enough.
What sort of people will do that, is flywheel skimming uncomman?
Or would say any engineering company be able to do it?
I believe it needs balancing so I dont want to make any mistakes.

172sport

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£30 for me, Local engine machine shop

JohnHamer1977

Ive phoned all the local engine reconditioning places and none of them can do it, they can do cylinder heads but for the flywheel they some say they need a bigger lath and others say they can not do the impreza flywheel because of the shape.

Anyway I've give up phoning now and can not afford a new flywheel so gonna get a used one from GradeA Subaru Breakers... they are a bit steep but they said they have 1 there with just heat spots but it's flat with no cracks £82.

JohnHamer1977

PS got the exedy clutch from Euro Car Parts, they didn't used to do Jap parts but they do now, normally one of the cheapest for parts and only 2mins away so sorted on that front now.

Aztec Performance Ltd

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If you buy a secondhand flywheel with heatspots you will still be highly advised to have it skimmed.

JohnHamer1977

I just can't get it skimmed anywhere