Need M50 Flywheel Asap!! [Archive] - Bimmerforums

KnightRider/AMG

11-22-2005, 03:46 PM

Hey guys, need your help. I need a good used M50 flywheel for my car. I need it ASAP. My car is practically undriveable right now.

Looking to spend no more than 150. If you know of a place or know anyone selling a used one just PM me or e-mail me at pawchew@yahoo.com

thanks.

I3uller

11-22-2005, 05:41 PM

I'd give you my LTW flywheel off my m50....but I kinda need it.

KnightRider/AMG

11-22-2005, 08:52 PM

you still got the stock one?

auto3251

11-22-2005, 10:22 PM

I got a auto m50 flywheel....

KnightRider/AMG

11-23-2005, 02:36 AM

sorry to mention, but I need a 5spd flywheel. thanks though!

SQ Bimmer

11-23-2005, 04:28 AM

I got a flywheel from an s50. That should work for ya. Lemme know via PM.

KnightRider/AMG

11-23-2005, 04:43 AM

S50 flywheel won't work unless I have S50 clutch kit. :(

T-Rex

11-23-2005, 06:26 AM

I got a auto m50 flywheel....
automatics dont have flywheels... :rolleyes

JLac

11-23-2005, 06:33 AM

automatics dont have flywheels... :rolleyes

Actually they do. I can show you if you want.

Imperialduckm3

11-23-2005, 10:50 AM

If you want to cruise down to my house (escondido), I got one from a 1993. Willing to let it go for $125.

KnightRider/AMG

11-23-2005, 12:45 PM

If you want to cruise down to my house (escondido), I got one from a 1993. Willing to let it go for $125.

how many miles on the flywheel? And what condition is it in?

Rich V

11-23-2005, 01:33 PM

Actually they do. I can show you if you want.

Though the ETK calls it a flywheel, it's more commonly refered to as a flex plate. It doesn't have the mass that is typical of a flywheel.

KnightRider/AMG

11-23-2005, 01:45 PM

M3Jokster

11-23-2005, 02:32 PM

ask for better pics....

T-Rex

11-23-2005, 03:58 PM

Actually they do. I can show you if you want.
Please, show me an automatic flywheel. I'll be you $100 there is nothing called a flywheel in any automatic transmission in existence.

Don Nguyen

11-23-2005, 04:10 PM

Please, show me an automatic flywheel. I'll be you $100 there is nothing called a flywheel in any automatic transmission in existence.

I think *technically* it can be a flywheel, but not exactly

94is

11-23-2005, 04:33 PM

Too bad mine's not from an m50. I was willing to let my S50 one go for $40 :embarrasm

SQ Bimmer

11-23-2005, 04:44 PM

Too bad mine's not from an m50. I was willing to let my S50 one go for $40 :embarrasm
:confused You can get WAY more than that if it is in decent condition.

94is

11-23-2005, 05:01 PM

:confused You can get WAY more than that if it is in decent condition.
Prolly, but it needs to leave my garage. It only has 85k and easy driving. :embarrasm

TC535i

11-23-2005, 07:02 PM

Please, show me an automatic flywheel. I'll be you $100 there is nothing called a flywheel in any automatic transmission in existence.

http://auto.howstuffworks.com/automatic-transmission8.htm

I don't accept Paypal tho... just give me cash next meet I see you at. ;)

JLac

11-23-2005, 07:22 PM

Please, show me an automatic flywheel. I'll be you $100 there is nothing called a flywheel in any automatic transmission in existence.

Seriously, put your money where your mouth is. I've done an auto to manual tranny swap to my M3 man. I have the freaking thing at home. Its specifically call it the automatic flywheel, even ask Allen. I'll meet you at legend import sometime and I can show you the automatic flywheel and you better bring that $100.

T-Rex

11-23-2005, 07:29 PM

Seriously, put your money where your mouth is. I've done an auto to manual tranny swap to my M3 man. I have the freaking thing at home. Its specifically call it the automatic flywheel, even ask Allen. I'll meet you at legend import sometime and I can show you the automatic flywheel and you better bring that $100.
Allan was sitting next to me when I wrote that post - we were both laughing. An automatic transmission doesn't have a true flywheel, thats how just how they work. Call allan and ask him what he says if you don't believe me. :rolleyes

T-Rex

11-23-2005, 07:30 PM

http://auto.howstuffworks.com/automatic-transmission8.htm

I don't accept Paypal tho... just give me cash next meet I see you at. ;)
the part labeled flywheel in that article is actually called a flex disc...you should know this Tim.....

TC535i

11-23-2005, 07:31 PM

the part labeled flywheel in that article is actually called a flex disc...you should know this Tim.....

EVERYTHING on the internet is true! :nono

T-Rex

11-23-2005, 07:33 PM

EVERYTHING on the internet is true! :nono
:D you know it
Seriously, walk into a transmission shop and ask them for a flywheel for an automatic trans....see what happens :stickoutt

JLac

11-23-2005, 07:35 PM

Too bad mine's not from an m50. I was willing to let my S50 one go for $40 :embarrasm

How many miles on your S50 flywheel??? I'm interested.

scrat//e36

11-23-2005, 07:44 PM

What do you guys think about this one I found? Does it look to be in good shape?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-325-325I-E36-FLYWHEEL-FLY-WHEEL-525I-525-PARTOUT_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ6783QQitemZ7987 913632QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWD1V

It doesent look that bad but I still would not install it the way it is. The price is pretty good but ya gotta add another 30$. Then the shipping Those things are heavy. Still run you 125. But cheaper than the other. I would buy the one on ebay. If shipping is low. Then take it to a machine shop and have it turned. The picture did not show any discoloration ( black or purple spots). This is an indication of hot spots. not turning the flywheel on a used one or purchasing one with hot spots will make your clutch pedal shudder. Reall pain in the A2#@#. Even buying the one from the guy out here. Id still have it turned.
Its not like changing a brake rotor.

scrat//e36

11-23-2005, 07:56 PM

Please, show me an automatic flywheel. I'll be you $100 there is nothing called a flywheel in any automatic transmission in existence.

Pay up its called a flex plate. I worked in auto parts from 1985-2000. Also was co owner of machine shop in costa mesa. Different name same function. Both Flywheel and flex plate have a ring gear around them this ring gear is used in conjunction with the starter to start the engine. Both flywheel and flexplate are used or the transmission Primary drive. The Flexplate is a balanced wheel with the Torque converter bolted to it. The opposite side of the torqure converter has the hole where the primary shaft of the transmission goes into. The Torque converter has vanes in the torque converter. The torque converter acts as a centrifigal clutch wich operates the primary shaft of the transmission. The standar transmission uses a heavier flywheel assembly. The flywheel assembly has a ring gear just like the flex plate. The flywheel has a smooth surface in which the Clutch disc is pressed against. The typical Flywheel Takes 6 bolts to mount the Clutch pressure plate against the Flywheel. The Clutch assembly Would be Like the torque convertor of the Flywheel. The primary Shaft of the transmission is Slotted through the clutch disc. Unlike the torque convertor. The Cluch assembly needs to be engaged in order to work. This is done by the Pressure plate and Throw out bearing.

Thank you
Cash or money order will be accepted. I could go on but this is kinda getting long. :stickoutt

KnightRider/AMG

11-23-2005, 07:57 PM

scrat//e36

11-23-2005, 07:58 PM

http://auto.howstuffworks.com/automatic-transmission8.htm

I don't accept Paypal tho... just give me cash next meet I see you at. ;)

dang you beat me

JLac

11-23-2005, 08:19 PM

I think he was making a bet with me, so it looks like I just won myself $100. But thanks for the help guys.

T-Rex

11-23-2005, 08:38 PM

Pay up its called a flex plate. I worked in auto parts from 1985-2000. Also was co owner of machine shop in costa mesa. Different name same function. Both Flywheel and flex plate have a ring gear around them this ring gear is used in conjunction with the starter to start the engine. Both flywheel and flexplate are used or the transmission Primary drive. The Flexplate is a balanced wheel with the Torque converter bolted to it. The opposite side of the torqure converter has the hole where the primary shaft of the transmission goes into. The Torque converter has vanes in the torque converter. The torque converter acts as a centrifigal clutch wich operates the primary shaft of the transmission. The standar transmission uses a heavier flywheel assembly. The flywheel assembly has a ring gear just like the flex plate. The flywheel has a smooth surface in which the Clutch disc is pressed against. The typical Flywheel Takes 6 bolts to mount the Clutch pressure plate against the Flywheel. The Clutch assembly Would be Like the torque convertor of the Flywheel. The primary Shaft of the transmission is Slotted through the clutch disc. Unlike the torque convertor. The Cluch assembly needs to be engaged in order to work. This is done by the Pressure plate and Throw out bearing.

Thank you
Cash or money order will be accepted. I could go on but this is kinda getting long. :stickoutt
read my post dude. I have been saying its called a flex disc all along, that was my point.

T-Rex

11-23-2005, 08:39 PM

I think he was making a bet with me, so it looks like I just won myself $100. But thanks for the help guys.
Jac, I was betting that it was not called a flywheel. You said it was. scrat and Rich V have both said, along with me, that its called a flex disc. therefore, if anyone owes anyone money, its you who owes me :)

Rich V

11-23-2005, 08:48 PM

It's a matter of semantics guys! Just like calling a FWD tranaxle a transmission or calling a transmission a gear box.

auto3251

11-23-2005, 08:51 PM

my bentley manual calls it a flywheel, and bmw does, so I will also. How stuff works also does it, it's still a flywheel. It may be a flex plate flywheel, doesn't mean it's not a flywheel. Manual flywheels aren't the only kind of flywheels. My gokart and lawmower has a flywheel, not the same kind but it's still a flywheel.

JLac

11-23-2005, 08:54 PM

Its a flywheel man. You owe me money.

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=BF93&mospid=47486&btnr=11_1152&hg=11&fg=20

JLac

11-23-2005, 08:56 PM

Rich V

11-23-2005, 08:59 PM

flywheel
n : regulator consisting of a heavy wheel that stores kinetic energy and smoothes the operation of a reciprocating engine.

Thats the definition of a flywheel. Everyone thinks a flywheel is only the one that manual transmissions use. WRONG.

If you go by that definition then YOU are wrong. The "flywheel" of an automatic is not that heavy and it's purpose is that of a gear for the starter motor and to attatch the heavy torque converter to the crankshaft.

Like I said...semantics.

auto3251

11-23-2005, 09:05 PM

If you go by that definition then YOU are wrong. The "flywheel" of an automatic is not that heavy and it's purpose is that of a gear for the starter motor and to attatch the heavy torque converter to the crankshaft.

Like I said...semantics.
heavy is a opinon, that's like saying a lightweight flywheel isn't a flywheel.

Imperialduckm3

11-23-2005, 09:54 PM

Too late to buy anything not local now. Thanksgiving tomorrow, so if I order today I won't receive until next week. So now the search is on for something local, if i don't find anything I'll just wait till I find one whether it be local or not. :(

Angeleye328i, how many miles do you have on yours and what condition is it in? maybe we can work something out.

Its in good condition. I removed it from Vanosninja car, I believe he brought it new, to do his auto to manual conversion (don't quote me on that).

I live in Escondido 92026, you can do mapquest to find the distance between us.

Let me know and maybe meet up is Saturday, I'll be home during this Thanksgiving break.

T-Rex

11-23-2005, 10:00 PM

flywheel
n : regulator consisting of a heavy wheel that stores kinetic energy and smoothes the operation of a reciprocating engine.

Thats the definition of a flywheel. Everyone thinks a flywheel is only the one that manual transmissions use. WRONG.

read this

If you go by that definition then YOU are wrong. The "flywheel" of an automatic is not that heavy and it's purpose is that of a gear for the starter motor and to attatch the heavy torque converter to the crankshaft.

Like I said...semantics.

Jac, I know its hurts to be wrong, but in this case, you are wrong. If you're that butt hurt, you dont have to pay me :(

T-Rex

11-23-2005, 10:01 PM

heavy is a opinon, that's like saying a lightweight flywheel isn't a flywheel.
no, what he's saying is that the "flywheel" of an automatic doesn't serve the same purpose as one in a manual gearbox, thus that is why its not called a flywheel.

94is

11-23-2005, 10:49 PM

How many miles on your S50 flywheel??? I'm interested.

Prolly, but it needs to leave my garage. It only has 85k and easy driving. :embarrasm
.

JLac

11-24-2005, 02:28 AM

no, what he's saying is that the "flywheel" of an automatic doesn't serve the same purpose as one in a manual gearbox, thus that is why its not called a flywheel.

It's not 20 some pounds but it is still heavy. I can show you.

scrat//e36

11-24-2005, 02:44 AM

ya its a flex plate hes write and i should have read all the post. however on the flywheel. If you want an awesome feeling clutch have the flywheel resurfaced. Its the best thing you can do.

EvilOne

11-25-2005, 05:08 PM

well either way...the auto "flywheel" is not what the original poster was looking for anyways....

SR20Fastback

11-25-2005, 10:28 PM

dunno if they're the same, but I've got an M52 flywheel if ya need man.

Coupe E36

11-27-2005, 12:02 AM

Paul.. you ever get one ?? i still have my M3 clutch kit available.. unfortunately no bmw dealers were able to cross reference the sach part number.. but, i am 99.9 its for the s50.. ahha.. but if you are still waiting let me know.. i will ask cmuzzy from bimmerparts to check my history order..

KnightRider/AMG

11-28-2005, 04:35 PM

KnightRider/AMG

11-30-2005, 07:52 PM

^bump still looking for a good condition used M50 flywheel.

Imperialduckm3

11-30-2005, 08:32 PM

Mine is still available, you still need it? I don't know the exact mileage on it, because I brought the car from VanosNinja and his motor (which the fly wheel came off) was blown

If you want to stop by this weekend, to pick it up. I'll be home this Saturday, working on the car.

Let me know

KnightRider/AMG

11-30-2005, 08:39 PM

Imperialduckm3

11-30-2005, 10:37 PM

Would you like to me to give it to you for free? :confused

KnightRider/AMG

12-01-2005, 04:15 AM

^bump still looking for an M50 flywheel. Willing to pay max 150 for one in really good condition with KNOWN mileage.

Imperialduckm3

12-01-2005, 12:39 PM

Knight, I'll make you a deal you can't refuse. I am willing to give sell the flywheel for $80. But here's the catch;

I need for you to stop by Hammncheese house (located in Irvine) and pickup some rear seats for me. Bring down the seats with you and I'll sell the flywheel for $80.

Sound cool?

KnightRider/AMG

12-01-2005, 03:49 PM

Do you have any pics of the flywheel? Any scoring on the flywheel? Discoloration? grooves?

Coupe E36

12-01-2005, 08:54 PM

you can get the flywheel resurfaced ?

KnightRider/AMG

12-01-2005, 08:59 PM

you can get the flywheel resurfaced ?

sachs had an article and said that you shouldn't re-surface bmw dual-mass flywheels.

But many machine shops say they can do it for you. So Im not too sure what the deal is?

Imperialduckm3

12-01-2005, 09:25 PM

So, paul is it a deal? I need to let hammncheese know about, so he can expect you to come by his pad to pickup the seats for me. If you can't then I need to know now or the latest this Friday afternoon. So I can make plan to pick up the seats myself.

Thanks

KnightRider/AMG

12-01-2005, 10:35 PM

I'll let you know before tomorrow afternoon.

Coupe E36

12-02-2005, 01:06 AM

hey paul.. well when i had my clutch replaced, sine i was unable to use that m3 clutch kit, i had to buy a new stock clutch kit, and use my old flywheel my mechanic said he just resurfaced it.. and right now really no difference.. well i guess there a few whispering chattering but thats about it.. ?

phillyB///M3

12-02-2005, 04:51 AM

Hey Paul I have s50 flywheel somewhere in my pile of parts but I think you already mentioned you cant use a s50 flywheel. Good luck. :)

KnightRider/AMG

12-02-2005, 08:14 PM

jiggynites

12-04-2005, 07:36 PM

damn i missed this tread :( i have a m50 dual flywheel for sale man if you didnt buy one let me know, i can ship it asap.

oh yeah and wtf automatic flywheel lol your lucky you found out it wasnt a real flywheel the easy way. I found out the hard way right in the middle of a swap lol i bough a automatic motor with that damn flex plate, to put on my 5sp civic.(too bad i had sold the old motor with the damn flywheel on it) had to leave everything there halfway done for like a week until i found a REAL flywheel :(