Sharan dual mass flywheel

**soup_dragon** · 01-10-2007,10:58 AM

Just had my sharan serviced. Used VWTechnics near Cambridge - I can recommend them. I mentioned that the engine was idling unevenly and that pulling away in 1st/2nd gear at low revs sometimes was a bit "jerky". Since they come and pick up the car and deliver it back they had the perfect chance to experience the symptoms.

Anyway it appears that there is a problem with the dual mass flywheel being seized and it will need replacing. I had a bit of a shock when it came in at £600 + labour. I asked if it had to be done now and I was told that is wouldn't actually harm the engine to drive it like this for a bit longer (the symptoms are not too severe and reduce when the engine is warmed up). Is that really the case?

I was wondering if others have seen this problem and if there are cheaper options - are non genuine VW parts OK? Do you think I can source the part myself and ask the garage to fit it?

thanks

SD

**cbrpaul** · 01-10-2007,02:38 PM

Originally Posted by soup_dragon

Just had my sharan serviced. Used VWTechnics near Cambridge - I can recommend them. I mentioned that the engine was idling unevenly and that pulling away in 1st/2nd gear at low revs sometimes was a bit "jerky". Since they come and pick up the car and deliver it back they had the perfect chance to experience the symptoms.

Anyway it appears that there is a problem with the dual mass flywheel being seized and it will need replacing. I had a bit of a shock when it came in at £600 + labour. I asked if it had to be done now and I was told that is wouldn't actually harm the engine to drive it like this for a bit longer (the symptoms are not too severe and reduce when the engine is warmed up). Is that really the case?

I was wondering if others have seen this problem and if there are cheaper options - are non genuine VW parts OK? Do you think I can source the part myself and ask the garage to fit it?

thanks

SD

year ?
mileage?
Engine code ?

£600 for dual mass flywheel, your kidding me right

**cbrpaul** · 01-10-2007,02:43 PM

a quick look on gfs and ..........

https://secure.gsfcarparts.com/shop/results.asp

FLYWHEEL-DUAL MASS SHARAN 1.9TDi £230.00

I know which id go for

Probably from the same factory as a OEM one !!!

**soup_dragon** · 03-10-2007,11:57 AM

The model in question is a 2001 Sharan 1.9TDi (7M9). Engine type is AUY.

Actually I'm a little confused about exactly what is included in the quote. The garage guy implied that the flywheel, clutch and pressure plate are replaced as a unit because it makes sense to do them all while you have the engine apart. The £230 quote above is for the flywheel - but I guess that does not include the clutch and pressure plate, right?

**bora(ing) nick** · 03-10-2007,12:03 PM

Originally Posted by soup_dragon

The model in question is a 2001 Sharan 1.9TDi (7M9). Engine type is AUY.

Actually I'm a little confused about exactly what is included in the quote. The garage guy implied that the flywheel, clutch and pressure plate are replaced as a unit because it makes sense to do them all while you have the engine apart. The £230 quote above is for the flywheel - but I guess that does not include the clutch and pressure plate, right?

It's cheap if it does!

**FatherTed1** · 17-10-2007,10:06 AM

The dual mass fly wheel was replaced free of charge on my Alhambra through a safety recall about 2 years ago. I got a letter from Seat which said something about a fire hazard. Hope this is of use.

**golf tdi 02** · 17-10-2007,11:43 AM

ok dual mass flywheel is around 230 from gsf clutch kit is aroun 95 plus vat try euro for parts and i have got a price for both that comes to 288
then get cheaper garage to fit

**daddy** · 18-10-2007,10:39 PM

Originally Posted by soup_dragon

The model in question is a 2001 Sharan 1.9TDi (7M9). Engine type is AUY.

Actually I'm a little confused about exactly what is included in the quote. The garage guy implied that the flywheel, clutch and pressure plate are replaced as a unit because it makes sense to do them all while you have the engine apart. The £230 quote above is for the flywheel - but I guess that does not include the clutch and pressure plate, right?

i had a new clutch fitted and not flywheel bad move ! replace them both my sharan runs like a dream now got my clutch flywheel kit of a power seller on ebay it was cheaper and got a local guy to fit it

**Pauloz** · 22-10-2007,09:15 PM

Originally Posted by cbrpaul

a quick look on gfs and ..........

https://secure.gsfcarparts.com/shop/results.asp

FLYWHEEL-DUAL MASS SHARAN 1.9TDi £230.00

I know which id go for

Probably from the same factory as a OEM one !!!

Yep... theres only one factory in Europe that makes em

**Pauloz** · 22-10-2007,09:19 PM

Originally Posted by FatherTed1

The dual mass fly wheel was replaced free of charge on my Alhambra through a safety recall about 2 years ago. I got a letter from Seat which said something about a fire hazard. Hope this is of use.

Was all 2.0 VAG flywheels, + maybe a few others. Was because they caught fire occasionally!!

The back of the flywheel was magnesium with a clip behind it that if it came loose, could spark and ignite it!!!