Dual Mass Flywheel Gone After 52k
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Flywheel is covered, according to the document
Alas, i was under the impression that a DMF was a 'wear and tear item' - i do wonder wether though if the common use of them now is reason to not consider them a 'wear and tear item' more a an integral and rarely failing componnent over the life of the vehice - Like a single mass flywheel (which unless subjected to extreme heating and cooling either/and/or - which could last the life of the engine - normally a skim or replacment might be needed at the second or thrid clutch change, if at all.
Alas, i was under the impression that a DMF was a 'wear and tear item' - i do wonder wether though if the common use of them now is reason to not consider them a 'wear and tear item' more a an integral and rarely failing componnent over the life of the vehice - Like a single mass flywheel (which unless subjected to extreme heating and cooling either/and/or - which could last the life of the engine - normally a skim or replacment might be needed at the second or thrid clutch change, if at all.
My flywheel is rattling on my 2017 DSG I booked it in with vw and they told me it was the flywheel at am and at pm I got a call saying that DSG flywheel does make a noise and come in and our technician will explain to you more about it. Lol I don’t no what to do or should I say they don’t know what they are doing.
The DSG will start as a slight rattle when cold ....
Then
Progressing to a full on tractor rattle and clang all the time on tick over.
I had one on 2011 t5.1 85k
Then
Progressing to a full on tractor rattle and clang all the time on tick over.
I had one on 2011 t5.1 85k
Its about £850...
So how bad is it?
Maybe take it to them and see what they say.
Can you get a sound/video clip recorded?
So how bad is it?
Maybe take it to them and see what they say.
Can you get a sound/video clip recorded?
I find it striking that we seem to regard these types of faults as "normal". I say this because years ago I had two consecutive cars, a Volvo 850T5 and a Ford Galaxy, which I drove for over 200 thousand miles, in each car. The only failings I had were CV joints, brake components, etc, i.e. the things you'd expect.
The Galaxy was a 6 speed manual and it never had a new clutch or DMF in two hundred thousand miles.
I don't think it's acceptable for people who pay for a premium product to be having DMF failures at the mileages and ages mentioned in this thread.
The Galaxy was a 6 speed manual and it never had a new clutch or DMF in two hundred thousand miles.
I don't think it's acceptable for people who pay for a premium product to be having DMF failures at the mileages and ages mentioned in this thread.
Same here, seems that the Transporter crowd are a forgiving lot. My A4 TDI has a clutch and DMF renewal at 200K miles and that’s with approx’ 30K miles of trailer towing.
Thing is they are tiny little diesels for the size vehicle and there not a lot that can be done due to eu laws. Theres just a lot more stress going through the thing overall.
Dmfs wear is genrally a contribution of
Start stop traffic
Starting and turning engine off
Erratic/heavy gear changes
Erratic acceleration and deceleration
Blip on and off the throttle in (more so) or out of (less so) gear.
And these wear conditions are amplified by the weight of the vehicle x the power of the engine.
A simple 'mines done 200k yours has only done 80k' isnt a fair comparison. City driving in itself is about 8 to 10 times more wearing on a vehicle than just motorway or my simply 'steady rate' driving.
If a t6 round here was used just for ferrying people to and from Heathrow (about a 300/350mile round trip) with 6 passengers and all their luggage, I'd say the dmf would be fine at least until the end of the 3 year warranty.
However, as a taxi in swindon.. I doubt it. Probably would start clicking at about 60-100k.
Dmfs wear is genrally a contribution of
Start stop traffic
Starting and turning engine off
Erratic/heavy gear changes
Erratic acceleration and deceleration
Blip on and off the throttle in (more so) or out of (less so) gear.
And these wear conditions are amplified by the weight of the vehicle x the power of the engine.
A simple 'mines done 200k yours has only done 80k' isnt a fair comparison. City driving in itself is about 8 to 10 times more wearing on a vehicle than just motorway or my simply 'steady rate' driving.
If a t6 round here was used just for ferrying people to and from Heathrow (about a 300/350mile round trip) with 6 passengers and all their luggage, I'd say the dmf would be fine at least until the end of the 3 year warranty.
However, as a taxi in swindon.. I doubt it. Probably would start clicking at about 60-100k.
You've got people posting on here that they've needed a new DMF at 22K miles, one at 40K miles and one at 52K miles. Yes, the engine size is limited by emissions laws, but that doesn't stop VW making a DMF that can survive a reasonable length of time.
Tim, do you really think that every T6 owner who had a premature failure of the DMF posted it on this thread?
Dellmassive did you get a quote for £850 for replacement of flywheel or did you actually pay that much ?
Booked mine in 2017 DSG with VW as i had a chattering/rattle on cold start up. Just been told that the DSG is okay and its normal to have that noise on the DSG when engine is cold. No fly wheel issues!
Quote from VW report below...
They did change Aux belt and tensioner under warranty though so its not all bad....
That’s all good then just like mineBooked mine in 2017 DSG with VW as i had a chattering/rattle on cold start up. Just been told that the DSG is okay and its normal to have that noise on the DSG when engine is cold. No fly wheel issues!
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They did change Aux belt and tensioner under warranty though so its not all bad....
Just noticed your from Stockton - was it VW lookers at thornaby that told you this?That’s all good then just like mine
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