The balance problem could lead to an oil problem however as the rear main seal
is going to get a lot of movement if there is a balance problem.
I agree, you probably ought to pull it. If there is a balance problem it is
also going to mess up the crank bearings...
On Tue, 20 Nov 2001, Max Heim wrote:
> Don't think oil is a problem. Balance, maybe. BTW I thought there were 6
> flywheel bolts, with locking tabs that each spanned two bolts? Assuming
> we're talking about a B, here. It's best to be specific...
>
> Oh, I looked it up, apparently later cars had a single locking ring. Still 6
> bolts, though. Did you fit the locking ring? If not, I'd take it back apart
> (BTDT).
>
> on 11/20/01 5:27 AM, Ryan, Wesley at wryan@giplastek.com wrote:
>
> > Yes..Yes.. It is true... I did both...I went to go get a tap and die...and
> > somehow got distracted and did neither and I put it back together without
> > the bolt in. I was wondering what the consequences are of just leaving it
> > alone since I had so much trouble getting it back together. I will take it
> > apart if I have to but I sure would like to leave it alone. My question is;
> > will oil come through into the clutch or will it just be unbalanced. Please
> > let me know your thoughts.
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Ken Waringa [mailto:kwaringa@dynsys.com]
> > Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2001 8:03 AM
> > To: Ryan, Wesley; 'Andrew B. Lundgren'; MG
> > Subject: RE: Another dumb move
>
> >
> > Did you forget it and it's back together now or is the hole in the crank
> > stripped?
>
> >
> > Ken
>
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Ryan, Wesley [mailto:wryan@giplastek.com]
> > Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2001 6:42 AM
> > To: 'Andrew B. Lundgren'; Ken Waringa; MG; Ryan, Wesley
> > Subject: Another dumb move
> >
>
> > What are the consequences of not putting in the fifth bolt for the flywheel
> > to the engine.
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