2008 Cobalt SS\TC with 119k miles.

I've been noticing some slip in third gear for awhile at WOT. I also am preparing to move out west for school this winter and don't want to risk my clutch going out on me all the way out there where I don't have tools and a job. Decided to tackle it myself after reading the how to and talking with my girlfriends dad who owns a car dealership. I'm pretty confident but my question is do I need to resurface my flywheel? I asked him and he said I wouldn't have to, but I also want it done right so I want to make sure this couldn't cause a problem.

 

Yes definitely have it resurfaced or replaced.

 

Definitely at least resurface. If you don't the new clutch likely won't seat right and will slip more than your current one. Many on here will tell you always get a new flywheel. I think it depends on the condition of your current one. I don't know the specs of when it should be replaced ie wear depth, but if you went through the original clutch in 119k then your flywheel could be toast.

 

Don't forget new flywheel bolts. They are torque to yield and can't be reused. There's a thread I replied to recently where the guy bought some but doesn't need them. You might be able to buy his and save a few bucks.

 

Thats me. I have them and will sell for 35 shipped.

 

This.

 

I will take them if OP doesn't

 

yup he definitely owns a car dealer...... owners/salesmen usually know dick **** about cars.

just buy a new flywheel from zzp.

 

Look at it this way. It takes 8 hours to pull and install a transmission.
Do you really want to risk doing that work twice to save $90 buy not replacing a simple piece of metal that is essential to the operation of your vehicle?

 

I feel like 119k miles on the stock is good? It still shifts nice and doesn't slip real bad. Im just moving across the country and want to rule out any problems that might happen the near future.

 

Thank you for the offer and I would take you up on it but ive already ordered from Crate Engine.

 

I assume your talking about the bolts which ive already ordered. Because if you have an option to buy a new flywheel for $90 then please give me the link sir lol I see prices from 250-500 and if I can save that by just getting it resurfaced then I will take the risk. I consider myself very very good when it comes to shifting a manual correctly and I dont think my flywheel could be that bad, hopefully. Guess we will know once I open her up

 

Good is relative. Compared to a racecar, sure. Or a teenager. I pulled mine off at 72k during my engine swap and I couldn't tell the difference between it and the brand new one. My dad's still going on his original clutch at over 250k (different car, but just for the point).

The LSJ flywheel on ced is $142 (+ shipping). It's been said that it's the same as the LNF. Get that confirmed, then get that one. If you want to risk it then just get it resurfaced. Since I had only 72k and the clutch still looked new I just resurfaced mine.