PLEASE HELP clutch and flywheel combo not working

jeff863 · 02-17-2010, 02:44 PM

i have a fidanza aluminum flywheel HERE its in good shape but needed to replace the clutch. i had the fidanza 3.2 HERE before but wanted to go a less aggressive this time so i order a stage one ACT clutch kit HERE . the guy thats installing it says he has done subaru clutches before. so i get a call from the guy today and he tells me this combo will not work that the pressure plate is scraping the bell housing. could this be?? or has it just been installed wrong??

Car is a 03 WRX

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BoneJj · 02-17-2010, 08:19 PM

are you sure you got the right parts shipped to you?

jeff863 · 02-17-2010, 08:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BoneJj

are you sure you got the right parts shipped to you?

yes i know where the parts came from and they have to be right

BoneJj · 02-17-2010, 08:27 PM

do you have the flywheel from the other car that you got the clutch from?

jeff863 · 02-17-2010, 08:30 PM

no but i could get it

Unabomber · 02-17-2010, 09:25 PM

You did read the Clutch & Flywheel FAQ where it says to buy all of your clutch/flywheel crap from ONE MANUFACTURER right? Research is what separates the men from the boys...research starts with the sticky threads, use them next time.

BoneJj · 02-17-2010, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by jeff863

no but i could get it

I would compare the other flywheel to the one that is in your car now. maybe you will find a difference.

or maybe you will find that the dude installing doesn't know what he's doing. Sometimes a fresh pair of eyes will get it done....

jeff863 · 02-17-2010, 09:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Unabomber

You did read the Clutch & Flywheel FAQ where it says to buy all of your clutch/flywheel crap from ONE MANUFACTURER right? Research is what separates the men from the boys...research starts with the sticky threads, use them next time.

ok i just wet over the FAQ thread http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=775679

Quote:

Can I use XXX's pressure plate on YYY's clutch? No. All manufacturers plainly state to use the same brand components, so if you go with YYY, use all YYY components.

i can see where using the same clutch and pressure plate is important as quoted above. but it dose not clearly state to use the same flywheel. and if this was the case wouldn't you need to swap the flywheel everytime you put on a after market clutch?? this can not be the case as this clutch kit works on a stock flywheel.

as i stated before i got the whole clutch kit from ACT

BoneJj · 02-17-2010, 09:47 PM

Like I said, load the car on a flat bed, secure everything and take it to a shop that is used to working on Subies specifically.

Turn in Concepts · 02-17-2010, 09:55 PM

You have one of the mythical strange thickness Fidanza flywheels. Went through the exact same thing with a customer a few months back. Fidanza has two different thicknesses listed as they swear there are two different flywheels for 02-05 wrx's. The thickness of the one you have is about .25" thicker than normal and with some pressure plates causes a problem.

Tony

BoneJj · 02-17-2010, 10:04 PM

hey, here we go..... dude has an answer for you....

But I thought you had said on the other forum that this setup came out of another car.

maybe I misread.

jeff863 · 02-17-2010, 11:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Turn in Concepts

You have one of the mythical strange thickness Fidanza flywheels. Went through the exact same thing with a customer a few months back. Fidanza has two different thicknesses listed as they swear there are two different flywheels for 02-05 wrx's. The thickness of the one you have is about .25" thicker than normal and with some pressure plates causes a problem.

Tony

thats what i did/didn't want to hear. that means it was installed right and the problem is the flywheel now im going to have to pay to have a new flywheel put in as this is my falt not the installers

Quote:

Originally Posted by BoneJj

hey, here we go..... dude has an answer for you....

But I thought you had said on the other forum that this setup came out of another car.

maybe I misread.

this clutch and pressure plate came out of one car. the flywheel was in my car to begin with.

BoneJj · 02-17-2010, 11:44 PM

idk man, if it was working in one car and now it's not working in your car there might be something up here.

06PrecisionSTI · 02-18-2010, 09:14 AM

hey man i ran in to that prob with my 95 impreza suabru could have changed the clutch and you could have gotten the first flywheel design and maybe like the 2 gor 3rd clutch design it took me forever to figure that out but call subaru and see if they made changes to your year on the clutch and if so then thats propbly your problem you quiet possibly have 2 defferent designs on you clutch kit.. if you have any questions call me at 253-579-2267

DreWRX · 03-03-2010, 12:58 AM

Hey OP (or anyone else can chime in). I've got a 2002 WRX. I'm about to buy a steel Fidanza flywheel p/n 210001 because it says for 6/01-07, but there is also p/n 210221 for up to 6/01. Is the 6/01-07 the production date of the tranny or the car itself? I want to be sure I don't run into this thickness problem.

Also should mating this with Exedy KSB01 be ok?

trick3d · 03-03-2010, 01:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeff863

thats what i did/didn't want to hear. that means it was installed right and the problem is the flywheel now im going to have to pay to have a new flywheel put in as this is my falt not the installers

Quote:

hey, here we go..... dude has an answer for you....

But I thought you had said on the other forum that this setup came out of another car.

maybe I misread.

this clutch and pressure plate came out of one car. the flywheel was in my car to begin with.

^ Different make and a used clutch? Tough lesson to learn. Gl.

jeff863 · 03-03-2010, 01:58 AM

i ended up putting a stock flywheel back on and it is working fine. i would not try to mate this flywheel with any other clutch that its not made for. i will try and find a part number for my old one and post it up

DreWRX · 03-03-2010, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by jeff863

i ended up putting a stock flywheel back on and it is working fine. i would not try to mate this flywheel with any other clutch that its not made for. i will try and find a part number for my old one and post it up

The KSB01 is a factory replacement clutch so I would think the Fidanza should work no problem. I'd appreciate the p/n you had used. Thanks.

02-17-2010, 02:44 PM	#1
jeff863 Scooby Newbie Member#: 166126 Join Date: Dec 2007 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Lakeland, FL Vehicle: 03 WRX WRB	PLEASE HELP clutch and flywheel combo not working i have a fidanza aluminum flywheel HERE its in good shape but needed to replace the clutch. i had the fidanza 3.2 HERE before but wanted to go a less aggressive this time so i order a stage one ACT clutch kit HERE . the guy thats installing it says he has done subaru clutches before. so i get a call from the guy today and he tells me this combo will not work that the pressure plate is scraping the bell housing. could this be?? or has it just been installed wrong?? Car is a 03 WRX * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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jeff863 Scooby Newbie Member#: 166126 Join Date: Dec 2007 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Lakeland, FL Vehicle: 03 WRX WRB	no but i could get it

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02-17-2010, 09:47 PM	#9
BoneJj Scooby Newbie Member#: 222089 Join Date: Aug 2009 Chapter/Region: South East Location: South West Florida Vehicle: 2010 Satin Pearl White	Like I said, load the car on a flat bed, secure everything and take it to a shop that is used to working on Subies specifically.

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Turn in Concepts Former Vendor Member#: 93646 Join Date: Aug 2005 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Vehicle: Many Track Records Let us help you go fast!	You have one of the mythical strange thickness Fidanza flywheels. Went through the exact same thing with a customer a few months back. Fidanza has two different thicknesses listed as they swear there are two different flywheels for 02-05 wrx's. The thickness of the one you have is about .25" thicker than normal and with some pressure plates causes a problem. Tony

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BoneJj Scooby Newbie Member#: 222089 Join Date: Aug 2009 Chapter/Region: South East Location: South West Florida Vehicle: 2010 Satin Pearl White	hey, here we go..... dude has an answer for you.... But I thought you had said on the other forum that this setup came out of another car. maybe I misread.

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BoneJj Scooby Newbie Member#: 222089 Join Date: Aug 2009 Chapter/Region: South East Location: South West Florida Vehicle: 2010 Satin Pearl White	idk man, if it was working in one car and now it's not working in your car there might be something up here.

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06PrecisionSTI Scooby Newbie Member#: 238755 Join Date: Feb 2010 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Morristown TN Vehicle: 2006 IMPREZA WRX STI BLACK ON BLACK	hey man i ran in to that prob with my 95 impreza suabru could have changed the clutch and you could have gotten the first flywheel design and maybe like the 2 gor 3rd clutch design it took me forever to figure that out but call subaru and see if they made changes to your year on the clutch and if so then thats propbly your problem you quiet possibly have 2 defferent designs on you clutch kit.. if you have any questions call me at 253-579-2267

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DreWRX Scooby Newbie Member#: 65576 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Robins AFB, GA Vehicle: 2002 WRX WRB	Hey OP (or anyone else can chime in). I've got a 2002 WRX. I'm about to buy a steel Fidanza flywheel p/n 210001 because it says for 6/01-07, but there is also p/n 210221 for up to 6/01. Is the 6/01-07 the production date of the tranny or the car itself? I want to be sure I don't run into this thickness problem. Also should mating this with Exedy KSB01 be ok?

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jeff863 Scooby Newbie Member#: 166126 Join Date: Dec 2007 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Lakeland, FL Vehicle: 03 WRX WRB	i ended up putting a stock flywheel back on and it is working fine. i would not try to mate this flywheel with any other clutch that its not made for. i will try and find a part number for my old one and post it up