Cost of replacement clutch and Dual Mass Flywheel (2.0TDI)

[rufus2005]

Yeah I can imagine thta would be a knightmare in heavy traffic. Do you get a kind of creaky feeling through the clutch pedal near the bottom of its travel?

I actually have that AA repair cover that you are talking about as well as warranty direct cover, I seem to remember the aa wont cover clutches though. Will double check in the morning

[Brycie]

Now that you mention it my clutch does creak, but only ever in hot weather. I thought it was just the heat drying the grease on the pedal making the pedal creaky. Interesting thought though if yours does it too, it could be related to the dmf then I suppose.

Ah well, there goes my bright idea about the repair cover . Guess I'll have to take the full payment on the chin then, thanks for saving me a lot of digging around in AA fine print.

[rufus2005]

Brycie, I have checked out the terms and conditions for the AA breakdown repair cover, this is what it says re clutch. "Clutch - All parts are covered other than worn-out friction surfaces".

I wonder how we would stand there? is this issue caused by worn out friction surfaces?

[Brycie]

Unfortunately I believe that sums up the dmf to a tee. Back to the drawing board I'm afraid. It would have been nice idea in an ideal wold, but the dmf is a kind of cushioned plate that wears away over time & use afaik.

[gupsterg]

Check this PDF page 2... LINK:- http://www.zf.com/media/media/en/doc...kwbis800nm.pdf

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would friction material be clutch plate... so clutch plate not covered but maybe DMF is... again would it depend on if workshop replacing would deem DMF iffy...

as going by posts some workshops replace both others only friction material...

from page 3 of above PDF...

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pages 9 & 10 good DMF info... so as an owner/meddler 2 cents worth..

again this is a generalisation ... PDF by ZF one/a gearbox manufacturer used in Audi's

[Brycie]

As I'm at work at the mo I can't check the pdf, will have a gander later, but based on what you've said Gup, I'd say it would be down to semantics of the wording of the AA clauses & we couldn't rely on getting their contribution, even if the garage said the dmf did need to be replaced. Am I getting the point of what you're saying there?

[gupsterg]

Only my view at mo...

DMF may not be classed as friction material... AFAIK as I understand DMF is what become the new version of a flywheel on the crankshaft...



Clutch plate is friction material...

[Brycie]

Hmm, interesting then, very interesting. I think I may have to enquire with their customer services as to whether this & a few other things such as intercooler, oil pump, injectors etc would be covered. Will report back, thanks for your input Gup.

[gupsterg]

I would be interested to know what they say... from my brush with after market warranties etc they varies so much provider to provider...

[Brycie]

I'll post it up. I know my Dad's had a couple of payments out of them without hassle, but you do need to read the fine print on these things, don't you. Rufus, have you had any claims on the repair cover yet?