Yup,
I confirm the Fidanza fitment tips included heating. I re-read them and they also mentioned a file could be used to remove excess material if necessary. I chose the later. It went on like the OEM flywheel. I don't think the expansional differential will cause problems. The flywheel was followed by the friction and pressure plate. I replaced the release bearing as well. I spent a lot of time with the alignment tool adjusting the position of the friction plate while tightening the pressure plate bolts. It really amounted to eyeballing the center splines of the friction plate ensuring it was centered with respect to the opening in the pressure plate. I'm not sure if there is a better way.
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Originally Posted by turbophil
I don't think so... As long as the whole part is heated, it should increase the ID of the flywheel as well as the OD...
A quote from jeff: "The manual says the aluminum flywheel has to go on tighter due to the fact it expands at twice the rate of steel when heated. It even suggests heating the flywheel up on a hot plate."
Which follows traditional press-fit, heating and cooling practice... If you're ever board, give it a try and mic the ID before and after. I installed a fidanza in a customer's car over the weekend. Would have been a good opportunity to try it then  His press fit on as normal though, so there was no need to get creative...
Later,
TP |