Is the Dual Mass Flywheel removed when the Cam Belt is changed?

[ukg]

Hi all,

I'm new here and at the moment going insane with the high cost of repairs on my VW LT 85 (2004) 2.5 diesel van repairs.

I've recently had the cambelt changed a full service some suspension rods and a few other bits.

Since having the van back the engine has sounded louder (like another layer of engine noise) also the clutch has started to make a loud engine noise on depressing the clutch. When the clutch reaches the bottom the gear changes and the noise goes. Omn the way back up the noise is back.

My question is - When the cambelt is changed or steering bearing or suspension is the clutch bearing and / or dual mass flywheel removed and replaced?

Any info on this would be hugely appreciated. It may be coincidence that the noise started after the works.

I've been told to keep driving it. They've also changed the gearbox mount which hasn't helped what so ever.

Many thanks in adavnce
UKG

[Sam]

Welcome to VWAF

My question is - When the cambelt is changed or steering bearing or suspension is the clutch bearing and / or dual mass flywheel removed and replaced?

Any info on this would be hugely appreciated. It may be coincidence that the noise started after the works.

I've been told to keep driving it. They've also changed the gearbox mount which hasn't helped what so ever.

Many thanks in adavnce
UKG

On a longitudinal engine, the cambelt and clutch/DMF are at opposite ends (front and rear respectively) however there is a belt on the back of the engine that drives the pump which also needs to be changed and is, according to the internets, a pig to get to and work with.

I can't imagine they removed the engine/box to get better access, but you never know.

[Doctle Odd]

Is it down on power, hard to start?

[ukg]

Thanks both. So the long and short is that typically on this engine it is very unlikely that they removed the flywheel when changing the Cam Belt or changing the suspension. They also changed the steering bearing I think but again I don't think this would be related?

It's not down on power and is starting well. It just sounds a bit louder and I have this noise when dipping the clutch. They've said likely a clutch bearing and to keep driving on it.

I'm just wondering if all the work they did could have caused this somehow?

Thansk again

[Doctle Odd]

The timing is critical on these engines it's very unlikely they removed the clutch to change a cambelt