Q: Trying to determine whether to replace my stock flywheel

asked by on February 24, 2016

On my model of corvette there is a common problem of crankshaft wobble. CM states that a certain amount is acceptable. However, I cannot diagnose whether the wobble on my car is an acceptable amount. As a fix, many owners have replaced the stock flywheel with a more dependable and high-quality aftermarket version. How do I determine if I need to replace my stock flywheel with an aftermarket version?

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