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Buick Century Flywheel Assembly (Includes Ring Gear)
Part Number: 24501986$20.57 MSRP: $182.37You Save: $161.80 (89%)Ships in 1-2 Business Days
Buick Century Flywheel
The main advantage of the Buick Century Flywheel is that it can store spinning energy and provide it smoothly to keep the engine spinning between combustion pulses. It also provides reliable starting and clutch engagement. Bolted to the crankshaft, the Flywheel's heavy disc smooths out the vibration, and its ring gear fits the starter so that the crank turns when you twist the key. The machined face of the Flywheel grips the clutch disc to give the driver smooth launches and shifts. Early models employed a simple solid Flywheel, but later iterations switched to a Dual Mass design sandwiching two separate plates with spring dampers to tame additional noise and harshness. The solid style can usually be resurfaced for minor heat spots, whereas the Dual Mass unit cannot. Since internal springs wear and the risk of warpage increases, complete Flywheel replacement is the preferred fix when grooves, cracks, or damaged ring gear teeth appear. Across decades of production, Buick motorists enjoyed consistent pedal feel in the Century, thanks to this energy reservoir. Regular clutch use gradually thins out the disc and can scorch the Buick branded steel, so a worn Century unit may show scoring or heat cracks that signal service time.
Each OEM Buick Century Flywheel we offer is competitively priced and comes with the assurance of the manufacturer's warranty for the part. Furthermore, we guarantee the speedy delivery of your orders right to your doorstep. Our hassle-free return policy is also in place for your peace of mind.
Buick Century Flywheel Parts Questions & Experts Answers
- Q: How to remove and install a manual or automatic transmission flywheel on Buick Century?A:To remove the manual transmission, one should matchmark the clutch cover and flywheel for reinstallation. Removing the flywheel involves unscrewing the bolts which are spaced unevenly. To replace a ring gear, bore a hole between two teeth and then split it using a cold chisel. To install a new gear, first polish areas on the ring, heat it until the polished spots turn blue, and place it on the flywheel shoulder. Subsequently, allow ring to cool and collapse back into place. The flywheel must be free of burrs as well as crankshaft flange before installation of flywheel commences. For automatic transmission removal, first detach the transmission and then remove six bolts that attach flywheel to crankshaft flange. In this regard, while inspecting a flywheel for cracks, wear or broken teeth also check for burrs on crankshaft flange and flywheel). Install the flywheel in its correct position with irregularly spaced bolt holes; thereafter torque bolts to specification. Check runout on the face of the flywheel using dial indicator; high side should be tapped with a mallet if necessary. If runout is beyond limit, remove the wheel again checking for burrs between it and crankshaft mounting flange.
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