Surface rust!!! Flywheel HELP.

[hollywoodstang]

Okay. i just finished installing new fuel pump and i think i am going to do the clutch in about a week. here is the problem;

I had my new flywheel in my garage for the longest time and it collected some surface rust for just sitting and water dripping on it. How do i get rid of this????

I was just going to sand it with sand paper but some people say don't do it that way... is there a product i can use to remove this?

What is wrong with sending it down? and do i have to get this flywheel resurfaced even if it's brand spanking new?

It is billet steel flywheel. not aluminum or cast.

Thanks

 

[94GTCoupe]

just for your peice of mind,get it resurfaced.that will take care of the rust and ensure you have a clean,flat surface.plus it should not cost much to resurface it.

 

[HISSIN50]

Will scotchbrite take it off?

 

[madams74]

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[madams74]

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[HISSIN50]

I think he's talkin about the friction surface on a flywheel (not a HB)...................

 

[madams74]

I think he's talkin about the friction surface on a flywheel (not a HB)...................

Trying to watch a race, read and then type. Yes you are correct. The damage is what will determine your needs. Minor surface rust, use some naval jelly and then super clean with brake cleaner. Heavy rusting (pits or flakes), get it resurfaced.

 

[hollywoodstang]

It's actually on both front(surface) and backside. should i try sctochbrite just like hissin said? I think i can just get it resurfaced. but if there is rust on the back side would that matter? or can i just sctochbrite it best i can and slap it on?

it is Minor surface rust no pitting or anything...

 

[HISSIN50]

One way or another the rust needs to come off. We just cant see how bad it is to decide how to best attack it.

IMHO the friction surface, mounting surfaces, and ring gear need to be in impeccable shape. The rest of the flywheel can look crappy and it's not so important (so long as it's not so bad that something like imbalance is an issue).

This is why flywheels that sit should be douched in lube and sealed.

 

[hollywoodstang]

I will try to post some pics here so you guys can see it.

 

[madams74]

One way or another the rust needs to come off. We just cant see how bad it is to decide how to best attack it.

IMHO the friction surface, mounting surfaces, and ring gear need to be in impeccable shape. The rest of the flywheel can look crappy and it's not so important (so long as it's not so bad that something like imbalance is an issue).

This is why flywheels that sit should be douched in lube and sealed.

Excellent suggestions! Imbalance is the key here. I agree One more touch to this also; the clutch itself. A clutch is kind of like a grinding wheel. You can load it up with junk and it will not work properly. If you try to get into rust, you can cause issues. I know people are thinking that your rotors rust, and your brake pads get into them, but a clutch is thin, and not something you can just pop on and off if you make a mistake.

 

[madams74]

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[hollywoodstang]

I got it resurfaced and all is well, The backside rust cam off with some scothbrite.

Thanks