Dual mass flywheels

[obi_waynne]

The Dual Mass flywheels (DMF) seem to be nothing but a problem.

Why do manufacturers fit them and does a solid flywheel make much difference to the smooth running of the engine?

What are your experiences of DMF and did you replace it with a solid one and what were your impressions of it?

 

[pgarner]

because we all want quiet supersmooth cars the DMF helps absorb the vibrations

take it your is starting to judder?

 

[obi_waynne]

No mine is fine actually but I expect the clutch will go in the next year or so and I'm looking at my options. If the clutch needs doing then I might as well swap in a solid and lighter flywheel. My local garage suggested a solid flywheel and I was already thinking along these lines already.

 

[pgarner]

dont know if t fits the 4wd - should do as its only a transfer box thats different - but the cheapest seems to be the VR6 clutch and the G60 flywheel, OEM DMF is around £230 however if you are looking at swapping to the 6 speed it doesnt fit and requires a 240mm clutch

 

[obi_waynne]

What is the standard clutch size then? 230?

 

[pgarner]

nearly should be 228mm on the 5 speed and 240 on the 6 speed.