My car suffered a flywheel failure while I was tracking at Autobahn Raceway in Joliet, IL. The shop which installed my JWT flywheel didn't put red locktite on the flywheel bolts. Because there was no locktite on the flywheel bolts, two flywheel bolts backed out and four others snapped. After I dropped the transmission and saw the damaged I had only one option; replace the crankshaft. So at 19500 miles I replaced the crankshaft, replaced crankshaft, rod & thrust bearings. I also installed a brand new JWT flywheel. I completed the rebuilt on December 3rd, 2007. The car fired right up without problems.
My SpecV leaving Joliet, IL on flatbed.
Dropping the transmission in my garage.
Flywheel bolts.
Flywheel bolts with no signs of locktite.
Damaged JWT flywheel.
Damaged crankshaft.
Engine bay without the engine.
Engine on an engine stand.
Lower engine pan removed from the engine.
JWT BSR kit removed from the engine.
Upper oil pan removed from the engine.
Lower cylinder block removed.
Damaged crankshaft removed.
Damaged crankshaft/flywheel mating surface.
New crankshaft.
New crankshaft installed.
Taking the engine from the engine stand.
Engine is ready to receive the new JWT technology flywheel.
JWT technology flywheel installed.
JWT clutch & pressure plate installed.
Lowering the engine into the car.
Engine installed in the car.
