Technical 2007 X250 2.3 Flywheel and clutch problems

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Technical 2007 X250 2.3 Flywheel and clutch problems

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Hi everyone.


I have a transmission problem and I am looking for some advice.


My 2007 X250 2.3 has started to shudder sometimes when taking off. It's not frequent but I am worried it will get worse - I also have the reverse judder but that never really bothered me because I don't use it much. I have no noticeable clutch slip in any other gears.


I guess it's going to be the clutch or flywheel issue but since it's 8 hours labour I will replace both if it I decide to get it fixed. My dilemma is that a dealer quoted me > $2000AUD for a dual mass flywheel and I may decide to sell the van instead. I was hoping the flywheel could be machined but that's not possible apparently. I suspect I can order a DMF from Europe but given the weight I am not sure it will be cheaper.


Can someone confirm if the 2.3 120 X250 van has a dual mass flywheel?


I have found conflicting reports online - some say all the 2.3 have single mass flywheels and only the 3 litre has dual mass, regardless of the year. The dealer spare parts person had no idea (the spare part description doesn't say) and she just asked someone in the office and they said 'they all have Dual mass'. I'm not sure I trust the answer.


I have also read that it may be possible to convert from a dual mass to solid flywheel. Has anyone done this and does it affect drivability?


Thanks
 
my my2011 2.3 has a solid flywheel its been machined 3 times now still plenty of meat left in it last clutch i had done cost me around $1500 aus parts and labour that was in feb. The throwout bearing/thrust bearing is a hydraulic unit that is replaced as one unit unlike the old holdens it cant be serviced while the box is in so its best practice to replace t as well Cheers Adam
 
As promised
Picture of the flywheel from the ePer using your VIN & the clutch with internal combined bearing & slave cylinder.
Cheers
 

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Hi Again
Here is a picture of the flywheel from the 3.0 liter & it does look like a DMF with the flexible center hub, :eek: although the description says nothing about it just "flywheel". the other is the clutch from 3.0 liter as well.
Cheers
 

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Just had my X2-50 Clutch done last week here in the UK DEFFO a Dual Mass flywheel

I had 3 syncro's done in gearbox + Thrust Bearing / Pressure Plate & Dual Mass flywheel

Bearing in mind I had it done on "Mates Rates" at a friends Independent Merc Garage total cost was £1320 GBP or about $2400 AUD which TBH I didn't think was a "bad deal" seeing as "others" had quoted me £1800 to £2500 GBP (or $3273 to $4559 AUD)
 
I'm pretty sure if it's the 2.3 iveco engine/6spd box the flywheel is standard. If the Peugeot/ford 2.2 engine it is a duel mass flywheel
3.0 is duel mass

My old 2007 x250 2.3 was standard flywheel, the slave cyl will need replacing too
 
Thanks everyone for easing my mind. I'm confident my 2.3 has a single mass flywheel now and won't get a surprise when they pull it apart.

I believe Seasider has a Citreon and that would explain why he had a dual mass flywheel.

I bought a Valeo clutch and slave cylinder for $600AUD which is more reasonable than a $2k flywheel.
 
Rolopolo is correct your is DEFFO a "Solid" flywheel .... with mine being the 2.2 (Ford TDCi Transit Mk7 Engine) ..... Your being Iveco 2.3 it WILL have a SOLID FLYWHEEL
 
Hello,
From what I've read in your various posts I'm already somewhat relieved but here's what I'd like clarified, please: a reputable dealer recently replaced the clutch plate and pressure plate on my 2009 low roof Ducato 2.3multijet (VIN#ZFA25000001462565). The workshop folk also machined the flywheel. All good, I had hoped, since I'm about to drive 4000 km through regional Queensland, Australia.
But yesterday a parts supplier informed me that the flywheel on this model should never be machined and that I'm likely to have trouble when negotiating heavy duty mountain climbs and descents.
Should I put off the trip and have the newly installed clutch "redone properly"?
I note that some mention has been made in this thread of machined flywheels for the Ducato so I rather hope I can head off confident of the newly installed clutch.
Regards.
 
The reputable dealer who installed the refurbished clutch has advised that my van has an SMF, not a DMF as I had been lead to believe (by a third party) may be the case ; i.e., the reputable dealer's a reputable dealer with whom I'll continue to do business.
 
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