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Originally Posted by PorscheFan5
JFP,
I checked with a local Machine Shop and they indicated that they balance at 500 RPMs and that's it. They indicated that that is what most shops will do. Given that then does it still make sense on spending $150 and taking the DMFW to the shop to zero balance at 500 rpm?
Separate question, how do people know that their FW is worn out and they need a new FW? My Boxster has 59K miles on it. To me the FW looks pretty good. Also With the EV I am not going to be shifting much and hence the FW (and Clutch) won't wear down as much. How do I make sure that I have reasonably ok FW? If I post some pictures, could someone who knows this stuff make out or it has to be physically examined?
Sorry of my questions are real basic...  |
Try a better balancing shop. In any case, even lower RPM balancing is better than not.
There is a standard factory test for the dual mass that measures twist of the elastomeric component. Porsche has released a Technical Service Bulletin on checking the dual-mass flywheel (TSB 911 8/02 1360). Basically, you are looking for a maximum of 15MM movement between the segment's.
Here is the bulletin for the 996, which is basically the same:
http://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/Boxster_Tech/44-TRANS-Clutch/DualFlywheelTechBulletin.pdf