Uhh help...

[Patporscheguy]

I am doing a clutch job and I made a classic rookie mistake when reinstalling the flywheel, I left the small spacer plate out. This piece goes between the flywheel and the bolts. I was wondering if I need it because I have already tightened the bolts to about 60ft-lbs. Also, could I just take the bolts out and then re-use them because I didn't tighten them all the way?

Thanks,
Pat

[TimT]

If you havent tensioned the bolts all the way, they can be removed and reused. Install the plate and install and tension the flywheel bolts

[Tyson Schmidt]

My Boss recently informed me that Porsche is now saying that flywheel bolts are reusable. Hmmm.... wonder what changed. ???

[addictionMS]

I have reused them on many occasions, but I use red loctite on them to be sure all is OK.

Jim

[Wayne 962]

Someone else made this mistake and asked this same question about a week ago or so. Should be fine, but if you want to be 100%, then replace the bolts...

-Wayne

[yelcab1]

I have never replaced my flywheel bolts, a bit or blue loctite is used though.