Technical Dual Mass Flywheel Problems

[fredwlms]

I am shortly due to replace the clutch in my 2003 JTD Multipla. When I get it apart it would be prudent to examine the flywheel to decide whether it needs replacing. What do I need to look for when assessing the flywheel other than face wear?

 

[Ffoxy]

There are some special tools to be used to evaluate a DMF.

.... Personally I'd just bite the bullet & replace it with the clutch while the gearbox is off so it doesnt have to come off again at x2 the cost....

 

[flying clutchman]

I'm with ffoxy on this. Without special equipment it's virtually impossile to tell the condition of your DMF, unless it's like one I did on a Multipla last year when the centre bearing had gone. Even if it's ok now it might not be soon. It's really up to you whether you want to take a gamble on it.

 

[Zundapp]

I've had my clutch replaced, the DMF looked ok and wasn't checked other than visually. It's been fine. Personally I wouldn't replace something as pricey as a DMF unless I had suspicions that there was a problem with it.

But other more cautious (and wealthy) folk will disagree.

 

[Ffoxy]

I've had my clutch replaced, the DMF looked ok and wasn't checked other than visually. It's been fine. Personally I wouldn't replace something as pricey as a DMF unless I had suspicions that there was a problem with it.
But other more cautious (and wealthy) folk will disagree.

Yes... quite... but he did ask how to check... which needs special tools... a visual inspection is OK in as far as its OK to play Russian Roullette 5 times out of 6...

Thing is, a double removal of the gearbox etc will cost as much if not more...

 

[Zundapp]

a visual inspection is OK in as far as its OK to play Russian Roullette 5 times out of 6...QUOTE]

Seems acceptable odds.