Warren,

Fortunately, I don't think there was sufficient space between the primary flywheel and the clutch release bearing for the secondary flywheel and clutch assembly to come away from the primary flywheel enough to cause anything as serious as breaking apart and smashing its way through the bell housing and floor. At least I would like to believe as much! Keep in mind that the gearbox input shaft passes through the centre of it all and locates in the bearing in the centre of the primary flywheel.

Regarding sourcing parts, it appears that I can have a flywheel sent from Germany at a competitive price including freight costs. A clutch kit is apparently available locally at a better price than the dealer's.

Thanks,
Greg

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