Dual Mass flywheels

[HDi fun]

I know - I tried one an Roundswell Toyota, Barnstaple whilst staying with in-laws over Xmas.

The Avensis 2.2 is a beast - stacks of go.

[aky]

my transit has a dual mass flywheel and to my amazement when my starter motor packed in you have to change the mass flywheel aswell as the dust and dirt will break down the new starter £750 later all fixed.what a rediculous idea ford!

[HDi fun]

Mine's failed and has been replaced with Peugeot's approved solid flywheel replacement. There is now just a touch of diesel 'growl' under acceleration but I'll tolerate that for the reduced breakdown risk.

[aky]

i've got a ford mate,it's gunna breack down what ever i do. lool.

[HDi fun]

I think that's a bit harsh. Of recent years Ford has really sorted out the quality control issues. I know that they're a bit prescriptive with some of the diesel engines but in general Fords are now well made and stand up well in normal use. No, perhaps they won't take the battering that you can dish out to Japanese mechanicals but then nor will most German machinery. With the possible exception of Porsche.

[steve09]

why does the solid flywheel create stress in the crank/drive shaft?? i thought the stress would be through the flywheel?

[HDi fun]

To every force there is an equal and opposite reaction.

[HDi fun]

Help -got a problem. Clutch is slipping in gears 3, 4, and 5. Appears that someone's been misled. The Solid Flywheel supposedly a LuK component is in fact not LuK. LuK tell me they don't make aftermarket solid flywheel replacements. So somehow, someone and Euro Car Parts has sold a flywheel and clutch assembly from another model in the range (perhaps a smaller petrol one as they don't use a DMF) which all bolts up together and works. For a while, anyway.

Suggestions please as to how to get it replaced.

[Country Bumpkin]

If there is a problem with just over a month of usage i would suggest one of the following;
Lack of bedding in procedure, clutches still need a bedding in period of 3 - 500 miles.
Incorrectly adjusted clutch. Sorry, i'm not familiar with this motor so not sure where the adjustment is, at the pedal if it's hydraulic or box end if cable etc.
The clutch itself is not capable of the duress of your engine.
If it was incorrectly fitted, there would most probably have been problems from the begining.
Take it back to where it was fitted and get them to sort it.

[xavier]

Ill second that. Take it back and get a warantee repair from them.

[waynne]

Is it the 0-60 power runs that did it?

I'd definately take it back. Didn't the garage specify the solid flywheel?

[HDi fun]

It's been slipping long before those I'm afraid. I'm mroe concerned about drivetrain damage in the long term due to torsional vibrations being transmitted. This could also affect the crankshaft. I've sent a very formal letter to the garage that did the work. Basically I asked for the DMF and clutch to be replaced (with another each of the same). I did NOT asked for the DMF and clutch to be replaced with a Solid Flywheel Conversion kit.


Let's see what transpires. I think my case is sound so if the letter is unforthcoming I'll force it into small claims.

[waynne]

A solicitors letter is usually enough. Have you got legal cover under you home insurance which covers this? (A lot exclude motor vehicle disputes!)

[HDi fun]

I don't have cover for motor vehicle issues with house contents. I MIGHT just be able to get assistance from Privilege (my motor insurer).

I really don't think tha garage is at fault. I think they acted in good faith and were supplied with incorrect parts by the local motor factor. As such I will support them quite happily, so long as they take steps to resolve the issue. I think that the motor factor should pay for the labour costs - they had no right to substitute parts on the picking room floor.

I won't bother with a solicitor, my grounding in consumer and contractual law is significant enough to conduct this case alone.

[waynne]

Keep us posted and good luck.