LuK LFW131 clutch flywheel for the 1978 Chevrolet Malibu V6 3.8L or V8 5.7L, the 1978-1979 Malibu V6 3.3L, the 1978-1981 Malibu V8 5.0L, the 1979 Malibu V8 4.4L, the 1980-1981 Malibu V6 3.8L and other vehicles bolts to the crankshaft and gives the clutch a flat friction surface. Every component, ring gear included, is engineered and manufactured to OE specifications.
- Rigid flywheel with a smooth, flat surface for proper clutch operation
- Dynamically balanced to eliminate vibration and increase clutch performance
- Ring gear with 153 teeth for starter engagement
- New flywheel fitted with the clutch set, as an alternative to resurfacing
- Engineered for a longer service life of the flywheel and clutch system
Quick facts
- Part: LuK LFW131 clutch flywheel
- Fits: the 1978 Chevrolet Malibu V6 3.8L or V8 5.7L, the 1978-1979 Malibu V6 3.3L, the 1978-1981 Malibu V8 5.0L, the 1979 Malibu V8 4.4L, the 1980-1981 Malibu V6 3.8L and other vehicles
- Condition: New
Clutch chatter, vibration when the pedal is released or a scored, heat-marked friction surface can mean the flywheel is worn. A worn clutch disc, a tired pressure plate or a failing release bearing can produce similar symptoms, so pin down which part is at fault before you order.
Fits
The 1958-1967 Chevrolet Impala V8 4.6L, the 1962-1964 Impala V8 6.7L, the 1962-1969 Impala V8 5.3L, the 1963-1965 Impala 6-cylinder 3.8L, the 1966-1973 Impala 6-cylinder 4.1L, the 1969-1971 Impala V8 5.7L and the 1967-1969 Chevrolet Camaro 6-cylinder 3.8L, V8 4.9L or 5.3L, the 1967-1979 Camaro V8 5.7L, the 1974-1979 Camaro 6-cylinder 4.1L, the 1980 Camaro V8 5.0L, the 1980-1981 Camaro V6 3.8L and the 1982-1985 Camaro V8 5.0L all fit this flywheel, as do many other Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Oldsmobile and Pontiac models.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Quantity per vehicle: 1
- Outside diameter: 327 mm (12.874 in)
- Overall casting O.D.: 318 mm (12.520 in)
- Ring gear mounting O.D.: 305 mm (12.008 in)
- Friction surface outer diameter: 278.6 mm (10.969 in)
- Friction surface inner diameter: 162.7 mm (6.406 in)
- Pilot I.D.: 63 mm (2.480 in)
- Clutch pressure plate bolt hole PCD: 295 mm (11.614 in)
- Flywheel thickness: 30.3 mm (1.193 in)
- Crankshaft to friction surface: 24.6 mm (0.969 in)
- Ring gear teeth: 153
- Flywheel to crankshaft bolts: 2
Build and materials
- Type: rigid (solid) flywheel
- Balancing: dynamically balanced
- Condition: New
- Country of origin: China
In the box
This listing is one clutch flywheel, and the vehicle takes one.
Interchange: 14085720 · 25501872 · 366860 · 3991469 · 4160137100 · NFW1017
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
14085720, 25501872, 366860, 3991469, 4160137100, NFW1017
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the LuK LFW131 flywheel right for the 1978-1981 Chevrolet Malibu V8 5.0L?
Yes. The LuK LFW131 fits the 1978-1981 Chevrolet Malibu V8 5.0L and many other vehicles. To check a different car, look up its year, model and engine in the "Vehicles it fits" section.
How many teeth does the ring gear on the LuK LFW131 have?
The LuK LFW131 ring gear has 153 teeth and a mounting O.D. of 305 mm (12.008 in). The flywheel's overall outside diameter is 327 mm (12.874 in).
What are the pilot size and clutch bolt circle on this flywheel?
This flywheel has a 63 mm (2.480 in) pilot I.D. and a 295 mm (11.614 in) bolt hole PCD for the clutch pressure plate. It attaches to the crankshaft with 2 bolts.
Should I replace the flywheel or resurface it when changing the clutch?
A new LuK flywheel is an alternative to resurfacing the old one when you replace the clutch set. It gives the clutch a smooth, flat surface to work against.
Is this LuK solid flywheel dynamically balanced?
Yes. LuK solid flywheels are dynamically balanced to eliminate vibration and increase clutch performance.
