Uploaded August 2020 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago

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How to set the flywheel end play on a Type 1 VW Beetle Engine. You want the end play to be between 0.003 - 0.005 inch. I would at least torque your flywheel to 235 ft lbs, if not 275-300 ft lbs.

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The flywheel is a 200 lightweight forged chromoly flywheel from CB Performance. Link's below:
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