Dual mass flywheel failure

[Tafia]

I keep reading about failure of the dual mass flywheel on the diesel Passat. How much of a problem is this and what does it cost to fix?

Cheers

T

[Eshrules]

it's an item that wears gradually over the lifetime of any Tdi, be it a passat, golf or any other models.

usual price for a new flywheel and clutch, including labour is usually £7/800+ dependant on the model.

[Tafia]

it's an item that wears gradually over the lifetime of any Tdi, be it a passat, golf or any other models.

usual price for a new flywheel and clutch, including labour is usually £7/800+ dependant on the model.

So it's not a sudden failure which would leave one stranded.

At what sort of mileage would it be needed? ( Depends on drivers I guess)

I am thinking of buying a Passat diesel and see some problems listed,
(catalytic converter?) but then I guess all makes have issues

Thanks for this.

T.

[minty0_10]

there is a conversion kit to change from a duel mass to a normal clutch and fly wheel for around £300 on ebay

[littleump]

So it's not a sudden failure which would leave one stranded.

At what sort of mileage would it be needed? ( Depends on drivers I guess)

I am thinking of buying a Passat diesel and see some problems listed,
(catalytic converter?) but then I guess all makes have issues

Thanks for this.

T.

the thing is mate is forums are great to find out how to fix and sort a problem so evidently the majority of post are people wanting advice , this is the same on all forums as ive been a member of loads in the past every time i change my car.. just check everything works and take it for a good run and see a car from cold if possible as for the dmf this is a big issue on fords tdci and the vauxhall cdti and im sure there is many others

[Tafia]

the thing is mate is forums are great to find out how to fix and sort a problem so evidently the majority of post are people wanting advice , this is the same on all forums as ive been a member of loads in the past every time i change my car.. just check everything works and take it for a good run and see a car from cold if possible as for the dmf this is a big issue on fords tdci and the vauxhall cdti and im sure there is many others

Many thanks for this.

As you say, they all have problems.

Best wishes

T

[littleump]

Many thanks for this.

As you say, they all have problems.

Best wishes

T

no worries m8, to be honest ive just bought my passat and have and hope to have no problems, the only way around having 100% fault free strees is buy new with a 3yr warrenty....but thats gonna be ££££