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Hello i have the same problem my flywheel is chewed up bad

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You may try to have it resurfaced at an automotive machine shop, and if it's too bad to resurface you can replace it.

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    Frank Fernandez Sep 12, 2009

    If you are referring to the surface of the flywheel that the clutch makes contact with as being chewed up (as when the clutch lining rivits score up the flywheel), then the flywheel will need to be removed and taken to an automotive machine shop to determine whether it can be machined down to a smooth surface again or it may be too worn and need to be replaced with a new flywheel. But, if you are referring to the ring (the toothed part that the starter engages to start the vehicle? Then you can purchase just the toothed ring and have it pressed on your flywheel.
    That's my best explanation without more feedback from you.

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