delcbr

hi i remember reading that porsche 911 have dual mass flywheels which failed and would need replaced and ive heard of diesels using dual mass flywheels and needing replaced at the same time as a clutch so can any one enlighten me or post any links with pictures or explain how they worketc

Dedrater

Dedrater

Here is a story of a failed one..

Car Mechanics Magazine - Tips from the Trade - A4 Problems

Its basically because people want the refinement of a petrol in a diesel without the vibration of diesel engine.

delcbr

thanks for the replies seems like a money making thing the tax drivers sometime talk about getting their clutches changed saying i costs alot more than a petrol equivalent due to replacing the flywheel.

Dedrater

You can get a solid flywheel conversions for quite a few cars out there at the moment, the exception being the Vauxhall CDTi

delcbr

thanks for the link i had a read now i understand.
by the way how did you find the link did you google dual mass flywheel or are you subscribed reason i ask is when i click on tips from the trade it only lists a couple of tips.

Dedrater

I subscribe to the magazine, but it doesn't get you any additional benefits on the site, they only list a a couple from each issue, there are a few hundred there though, click the different dates.

Dedrater

Its a good mag though, this months issue tells you how to make your own fuel for your diesel..



I know there was a few people chatting about this the other day.

delcbr

would you happen toknow which issue does a group test on welding machines as iam thinking of buying one but havent a clue what to look for on them or which are quality brands something thats just good value for money for the diyer.

Dedrater

I would have to wait till I got home, but I will check. I personally use a Mig, Clarke 151 (Its difficult to use Arc on cars)

delcbr

ok that would be great.thanx

rr_ww

I'll point out that VW have safety recalls on LUK versions fitted to Golf 5, Tourans etc. They dont shear like on that link though. The absorbtion material between the 2 plates gets too hot, melts and seeps out between the 2 sides. It then gets dragged round and round the bell housing getting even hotter until it catches fire. First you'll notice is when smoke comes billowing out from under the bonnet. Theres been several cases of complete burn out of a car.

They are a ridiculous solution to a problem that wasnt that big an issue in the first place!

Simon 69

Porsche dual mass flywheels were rectified in 1993 when the OEM supplier changed to LUK.

dpb

1200 quid fitted

scoobyboy

legacy's use a dual mass flywheel it doesn't give up but gets very noisy and sounds like a budgie under the bonnet!

wagrain

Try looking at this:

YouTube - 3D animation of dual mass flywheel