[Vwdiesel] TDI clutch

[Matt]

Dual Mass Flywheel. They're quieter than a single mass flywheel, but when they fail, it can be not-pretty. All of the A4 TDI cars had them installed stock. 

Matt

On Mar 21, 2012, at 9:52 AM, Bryan Belman <dieselwesty at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Hi all, could you fill me in on what the DMF is?, thanks.
>  
>  
> Bryan Belman, Pt. Pleasant, NJ
> 04 Jetta Wagon TDI PD, 100hp, 5sp -- running :<)
> 92 Jetta 1.6 Eco-Turbo Diesel, 5sp -- running :<)
> 82 Diesel Westy 1.9NA -- running :<)
> 70 Type 1 stock Elm Green Beetle -- Under Restoration :-)
> From: Matt <matt_lisa at sprynet.com>
> To: Shalyn Shourds <sshourds at flash.net> 
> Cc: Vwdiesel <vwdiesel at vwfans.com> 
> Sent: Wednesday, March 21, 2012 9:28 AM
> Subject: Re: [Vwdiesel] TDI clutch
> 
> Mine did the same thing when it failed. It started getting really grabby, then one day something popped. It still worked, but only just. I had the clutch replaced the following week. 
> 
> What had happened is the throw out bearing had snapped in half. The DMF was also twisted around a bunch. It was all on its way out. 
> 
> I replaced it with a DMF from the '99 cars, as it is a lot more durable than the  '00 and up cars. 
> 
> Good luck with the clutch!
> 
> Matt
> 
> On Mar 21, 2012, at 1:27 AM, Shalyn Shourds <sshourds at flash.net> wrote:
> 
> > '00 Jetta TDI.  I've noticed lately that when I engage the clutch, it's taken to  grabbing/shuddering.  I would understand if at 303K mikes it were to be slipping, but this I don't understand.  I do know that the tranny mount is blown, but that long predates this issue.  
> > 
> > It's probably something that should be obvious, but somehow, in 20 years of driving these cars, I've never worked on a clutch.  Odd.
> > 
> > -Shalyn
> > 
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