VW TDI engine problem(s)
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Hi, I am seeking some advice in regards to my VW Golf mk4 TDI (90bhp)
I have recently had the faulty Dual Mass Flywheel replaced with a Solid Mass Flywheel/clutch purely because I couldn't afford to keep the original Dual Mass Flywheel, due to lack of money.
It took my friend/mechanic a couple days for him to replace it along with my clutch pedal..
Since having my car back its not making a ticky sound like before, but sounds a lot louder when driving it, and is very sluggish compared to how it was before the replacement, like its holding back. Its almost like a different car, even the gear change feels abit clunky!!
I am aware that car could be abit louder due to the Solid Mass, but wasn't aware it would come back slower!
When I turn the engine on oroff sometimes the whole car rocks back and forth, which it also never did before!
As I am not sure about mechanics hence why I am seeking advice
Any advice would be grateful as I am frustrated and confused... Thanks
I have recently had the faulty Dual Mass Flywheel replaced with a Solid Mass Flywheel/clutch purely because I couldn't afford to keep the original Dual Mass Flywheel, due to lack of money.
It took my friend/mechanic a couple days for him to replace it along with my clutch pedal..
Since having my car back its not making a ticky sound like before, but sounds a lot louder when driving it, and is very sluggish compared to how it was before the replacement, like its holding back. Its almost like a different car, even the gear change feels abit clunky!!
I am aware that car could be abit louder due to the Solid Mass, but wasn't aware it would come back slower!
When I turn the engine on oroff sometimes the whole car rocks back and forth, which it also never did before!
As I am not sure about mechanics hence why I am seeking advice
Any advice would be grateful as I am frustrated and confused... Thanks
What age is the car?
A few concerns I would have.
Firstly the DMF is fitted to stop torsional vibration, and to make the flywheel lighter - so a solid may well have some effect on apparent acceleration / response.
It's possible that the solid flywheel may cause damage to your gearbox, engine, and auxiliary drive system.
I'd also be more concerned that your mech might have missed something - MAF not connected, a turbo pipe not tightened up correctly, etc etc. Not saying s/he has, just offering suggestions. Ask the garage to read the codes, and check the obvious first.
Best of luck
A few concerns I would have.
Firstly the DMF is fitted to stop torsional vibration, and to make the flywheel lighter - so a solid may well have some effect on apparent acceleration / response.
It's possible that the solid flywheel may cause damage to your gearbox, engine, and auxiliary drive system.
I'd also be more concerned that your mech might have missed something - MAF not connected, a turbo pipe not tightened up correctly, etc etc. Not saying s/he has, just offering suggestions. Ask the garage to read the codes, and check the obvious first.
Best of luck
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