Replacing flywheel/clutch, etc.

[rjglenn]

Middle of next week I will be replacing the dual mass flywheel that is pretty much broken with a single mass kit. I have an ATS turbo with the cross pipe that runs below the motor right at the front of the bell housing. Do I have to remove that cross pipe? It's really going to be a pain to do this and that is really a step I want to avoid. I read a post on here saying that the pipe was no longer available & I do not want to screw it up if I can't get a new one.

 

[adtman]

Mine is factory, but I did not have to remove my pipe, yours might be different. I did however remove my downtube from the turbo to get to the bellhousing bolt behind it. It wasnt too bad really. Kinda easy actually.

 

[Sycostang67]

The cross pipe was really easy to remove on mine, I had to take it off twice already. Good to know about the down pipe though as I am ditching my DMF soon as well.

 

[94turboidi]

I have mine tore apart right now. I didn't remove the crossover pipe but like stated the downpipe was in the way. I am having my flywheel welded at a shop. They said they will probably give it some preheat before welding it also. I didn't want to spend any extra than necessary since i am fixing all of my oil leaks and replacing some other stuff at the same time.

 

[rjglenn]

I looked at the "Lucky" mod and also thought about having it welded, but this is a daily driver and I also frequently tow 12-15k#s + so I'm not really comfortable with a mod to a major driveline component. I've had this truck for about a year and am pretty much happy with it. I just seem to spend a lot of time working on it. At least I'm not making payments, right?

I understand the reason for the dual mass flywheel, but I really think it is an unnecessary moving part. If the only issue is extra noise while idling in neutral I think I can put up with it or turn up the radio.

 

[Agnem]

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Lucky Mod equipped for over 6 years and pulling a lot of weight almost the whole time.

 

[Agnem]

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The Night Moose sheared all it's crank bolts, but the Lucky Mod was unharmed.


I think it's a proven setup if done right.