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Old 14-12-2009, 08:09 PM
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Default Difference between refacing and skimming flywheel
Just had my gearbox recond and got myself a new alcon 6 paddle. My flywheel has taken some heat and I think it needs skimming. Got a quote if 40 quid to do it. been searching and it seems refacing is also an option.
Can some one explain the difference to me please.
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Old 15-12-2009, 08:31 AM
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Originally Posted by m3cosworth
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nobodys posted mate as i think they are different ways of saying the same !!!

old timers usually call it refacing , where as whippersnappers call it skimming

of course i could be wrong but i doubt it
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both the same thing mate.
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There is a difference between skimming and grinding. We always choose grinding as its superior for a flywheel.
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Ok thanks guys. Just thought I'd check, thought it might of been the same.
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