flywheel

1987 HONDA PRELUDE
208 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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PRELUDE20L
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i have an 87' prelude 2.0L and this is my first clutch work....never did one... but can i put a flywheel shim? and also how do i know if it needs one? and my flywheel doesnt seem to have damage, no grooves nor chips in teeth.
May 14, 2011 at 2:50 PM
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FIXITMR
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where did you hear about flywheel shim?
May 14, 2011 at 3:02 PM
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PRELUDE20L
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i didnt i looked up fly wheels and it showed the shims along w/flywheels. then looked more into it and it looked as if they were used to replace the step that were ether worn dow or resurfaced. do u know if i can do that to this one?
May 14, 2011 at 3:45 PM
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FIXITMR
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i would think the wear is negligible since it looks so good. the shims in my opinion are made for when you have it resurfaced.i have replaced a lot of clutches that were not resurfaced and never used a shim.
May 14, 2011 at 3:59 PM