05-11-2013, 01:07 PM
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The elastomer layer in the flywheel does not like oil, tends to soften it. Check it for twist per OEM specs, if it is out, it has to be replaced.
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05-11-2013, 01:51 PM
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Homeboy981
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Sherman, TX
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JFP in PA
The elastomer layer in the flywheel does not like oil, tends to soften it. Check it for twist per OEM specs, if it is out, it has to be replaced.
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Huh, that explains why my flywheel wouldn't bounce back…live and learn.
Anyway, drbodzin - here is the link you asked for…
winter project
Good Luck!
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05-11-2013, 03:58 PM
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Location: Wake Forest, NC
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Originally Posted by Homeboy981
Huh, that explains why my flywheel wouldn't bounce back…live and learn.
Anyway, drbodzin - here is the link you asked for…
winter project
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05-11-2013, 06:25 PM
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San Diego Boxster
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: San Diego
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JFP in PA
The elastomer layer in the flywheel does not like oil, tends to soften it. Check it for twist per OEM specs, if it is out, it has to be replaced.
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I'm able to twist the flywheel about 10mm in each direction by hand. Is it suppose to spring back to the same spot? It goes back, but not with a sudden spring. Sorta "eases" back.
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05-11-2013, 06:49 PM
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San Diego Boxster
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Got more done today. Ended up taking out the muffler and both cats. Got the transmission out today. Took the pressure plate off too. Next, the flywheel, etc.
To support the engine, I just used some wood. I will definitely say this job was made a lot easier with the scissor lift. Not sure I would have done this without it.
And here she is with the transmission dropped out.
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Last edited by drbodzin; 05-11-2013 at 07:02 PM.
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05-12-2013, 02:40 AM
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Doc,
What the hell. You're a chiropractor, right? Where did you learn to wrench? How do you have the time? ...just curious. Enjoying the step by step photos; thanks.
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05-12-2013, 07:44 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Bedford, TX
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Originally Posted by kjc2050
Doc,
What the hell. You're a chiropractor, right? Where did you learn to wrench? How do you have the time? ...just curious. Enjoying the step by step photos; thanks.
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Was wondering the same thing! The scissors lift makes a big difference. Impressive job Dr 
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05-12-2013, 09:38 AM
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San Diego Boxster
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: San Diego
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Quote:
Originally Posted by kjc2050
Doc,
What the hell. You're a chiropractor, right? Where did you learn to wrench? How do you have the time? ...just curious. Enjoying the step by step photos; thanks.
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Well that's a good question. In my youth I dropped a few VW bug engines and transmissions. Its been a long time though.
Yes I'm a chiropractor. But I don't see patients any longer. I did for nearlly 20 years. But now I serve the chiropractic profession through my software company. Which gives me a lot more flexibility in my schedule and time to spend on my hobbies and stuff.
This forum has helped a lot in knowing what and how to wrench on the Boxster. Plus I got some good manuals and there's plenty of online video tutorials. 
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1998 Black Boxster (owned since 2001)
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05-12-2013, 07:02 AM
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1999 base
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Coral Springs FL
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Quote:
Originally Posted by drbodzin
I'm able to twist the flywheel about 10mm in each direction by hand. Is it suppose to spring back to the same spot? It goes back, but not with a sudden spring. Sorta "eases" back.
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Your FW is good.
It doesn't need to spring back to the starting point, bat has to go back ther, and twist the same way to the other side.
When doing my project, I decided to replace the FW anyway ( thought I'm going to keep my car for ever). The new FW, acted axactly the same as the old one, only required a bit more force to twist.
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