Date:         Tue, 29 May 2007 09:09:55 -0700
Reply-To:     Mark Drillock <mdrillock@COX.NET>
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From:         Mark Drillock <mdrillock@COX.NET>
Subject:      Re: A Flywheel mystery..
Comments: To: Kenneth Lewis <kdlewis@NORTHSTATE.NET>
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There were a few very early waterboxer flywheels that used a 215mm
clutch. Since many years before and after had 228mm, it is a mystery why
this came about. The diesels of that vintage had 215mm also but not the
same clutch.

Mark


Kenneth Lewis wrote:

> Greetings,
>
>   I had, what I thought was a Vanagon flywheel resurfaced. I attached it to
> engine but alas, the clutch was slightly too big!? What the heck? This one
> has a pressure plate opening of about 215mm. What is it? It fits the 2.1L
> crank and has the same bolt hole pattern and inner sealing groove.
>
>  I thought it might be a 1.9L but no, I see now they use the same 228mm.
> Any guesses?
>
> I had another flywheel that I was sure was a Vanagon so I had to resurface
> it. Anyway, Bessie is back on the road!
>
> Ken Lewis
> http://neksiwel.20m.com/
> Vanagon mods, tech info and O2 sensor help
>