Apologies if I've been misinformed or I'm misunderstanding this situation; here's the sketch with my 2007 55K miles 2.0 Tdi with FASH that I've owned since Christmas...

I have clutch judder.

Obviously the DMF is under suspicion, but if I ride the clutch a bit to warm it up and wear the friction faces, the judder seems to clear for a while and it also appears to be worse when cold, which IME would point more to a clutch issue than the DMF.

However - this car has a hideous flat spot (off boost/lag type sensation), which is much more evident in first gear, it really is very noticeable and is nowhere near as 'driveable' as the 8 valve 1.9 Tdi that I had previously.

I have been 'informed' that when customers complain about clutch issues, then the dealer can restrict/limit the torque to disguise clutch or DMF problems???<-- I have no idea about the accuracy of this info, but I can see a kind of logic.

Is it possible that the previous owner complained about clutch judder and the dealer restricted the torque so much that it's causing the off boost sensation that I'm noticing?
Or is it my inexperience with these engines that are 'cammy' by nature?

What do these torque restrictions/limitations from my car refer to?...







Having lived with a dodgy DMF in a BMW for 12 months, I'm familiar with the technique to 'drive around' DMF issues and, although I will replace the clutch/DMF when I get a chance, I'd prefer to lift any choking that may have been applied by the dealer, if possible?

Regarding DMF replacement - Eurocarparts have a decent offer on ATM and I can buy a full LUK DMF/bolts/clutch/bearing kit for £370 + VAT. <-- Recommended kit?

Or any recommended single mass conversion kits?

I'd be grateful for any info that may be of help.

TIA.