Why would a shop say you would need a new flywheel

[Jeff N.]

If your dual mass is hosed, stuff an E28 unit in. Lighter (approx 32 to 22lbs) and resurfaceable. About $50 to $75 for a flywheel. If you do the job, you'll want do do/get this:

- E28 flywheel
- E28 clutch kit
- E28 flywheel to crank bolts
- Plan to replace your rear main seal while you are in there; so simple at that point.

If you want the gold star, rebuild your shifter linkage at the same time. Bushings, T, mounting points, all that. Good time to toss in the Z8 shifter arm ($60) for a shorter throw.

Jeff
Been there, done all that.

[G Feller]

. . . when it went at 116k.

I don't know of anyone with a 540 who has done this swap. Will the E28 flywheel work in the V8s, and can it handle the torque of the 540 without trouble?

My clutch went at 60,000. The flywheel went with it. When I called my mechanic he siad don't drive it anywhere but the shop becasue it could destroy the flywheel. When I got to the shop he said the flywheel was "burnt" and they couldn't resurdace because it was dual mass.

[winfred]

6 cylinder flywheel won't work on a v8, if you want a non twin mass you gotta buy a expensive aftermarket unit

. . . when it went at 116k.

I don't know of anyone with a 540 who has done this swap. Will the E28 flywheel work in the V8s, and can it handle the torque of the 540 without trouble?

[pyro]

will e28 flywheel work w/ m50?

[Rigmaster]

The e28 setup is a true bolt in - no other modifications needed and it works well. I have been running one now for about 60,000 miles without any problems. You may even be able to find a used one reasonably inexpensive. Just remember BMW flywheels do not like to be refinished.

Derek, care to elaborate on this statement??


I have had a few BMW flywheels resurfaced over the years, and they have always turned out just fine. With the exception of the dual mass flywheel, it's just a big hunk of solid metal.......


Bret.

[Interceptor]

will e28 flywheel work w/ m50?

Yeah, that's what I want to know, too!