Another thing you can do to prolong the life of the existing flywheel is to "rotate" it. When this starting happening with my SVT, my dad recommended that I let the car roll, and then let let up the clutch, much like you were trying to push start the car. The small movement after the gear engages rotates the flywheel.

I had to do it several times, but now that I have three fresh places on the flywheel, I have not had to repeat this for several months.

Worth considering if you have an older car you don't want to put $1000 or so in.


Brad "Diva": 2004 Mazda 6s 5-door, Volcanic Red Rex: 1988 Mazda RX-7 Vert, Harbor Blue.