Gents,
Thanks for the responses.
So Porsche is still using DMF flywheel setups in thier 911 cars? If so, and if current units have a low failure rate I must ask ....
1) Why are the Jetta units failing and the Porsche aren't ?
2) What were the reason(s) for failures in the earlier Freudenberg...
What do you gents think of the video at this link?
http://www.spiritofmaat.com/archive/watercar/h20car2.htm
Bruce Toski
Bruce Toski
ASE Master Certification
Automotive Instructor
Unfortunately the law firm that was considering implementing a class action lawsuit against VW for these lame DMF flywheels ... chickened out. Individual owners will now have to sue VW in small claims court, one at a time. I have talked with one owner who went ahead and installed the...
It appears that VW and Audi cars with 1.8T engines and manual transmissions have been suffering early and catastrophic failures. This appears to be due to failure of the DMF that is coupled to this system.
It appears that some DMF designs are dry and some are wet.
Would I be correct to say...
Thanks mikikanazawa,
I have checked my $65 Bentley manual and there is no mention of what you say in chapter 13 (engine) or chapter 30 (clutch). Which manual and which page did you find this statement ?
This Bentley manual also does NOT have any spec for flyewheel play ..... how lame.
Bruce...
Here is the final outcome of my customer's 2001 Jetta with the failed clutch at 15,000 miles.
Dealer refused to honor this repair under the manufacturer's 10year 100,000 miles Powertrain Warranty.
Here are the arguments that I suggested to the customer to pursue equity in this matter:
1) We...
Greg,
Thanks for the reply.
I am just searching for an answer.
Such quick failures of the clutch system (hydraulics are ok) seem to find their only explanation in a failure of this new DMF. I have been fixing cars since 1973 and have never seen quick clutch failures except with tremendous abuse...
Greg,
Please take a moment to view the links at the end of my post and then I hope you will understand where I am coming from.
Thanks,
BT
Bruce Toski
ASE Master Certification
Automotive Instructor
When were DMF (dual mass flywheels) first installed on automotive vehicles ?
Does anyone have any statistics concerning the failure rate among different manufacturers / vehicles ?
Interesting as the concept is, I am not convinced that the advantages, e.g. reduced driveline noise/vibration...
