Dual Mass Flywheel in my van - Yes or No?

[gman88667733]

Odd one, but I can't for the life of me find out if my 2006 Fiat Ducato 2.0JTD has a DMF or not. The clutch is slipping under load in higher gears, so when the time comes, I want to be aware of just how much I'm going to need to spend! It is the last of the MK2 Ducato's.

Some sources seem to suggest it doesn't, but some seem to suggest it might. It is very frustrating!

Many thanks.


(Sorry if I have put this in the wrong section!)

[Slow]

Just ring your local dealer and ask

[Novexx]

Possibly either!

It looks like it had a DMF from factory, but if it's has a clutch replacementre at any point, it could be a solid flywheel as kits are available aftermarket, much like Transits of that era.

[Megaflow]

Put your reg number in eurocarparts.com and see what it gives you for flywheel spares. Personally I’d be very surprised if a mid 00’s diesel didn’t have a DMF.

[mickyh7]

Always budget for the worst.
Then most times you get a cash back bonus to give to yourself!

[gman88667733]

Even after a good look at almost all the car parts websites around, I'm still none the wiser! I can't see any reference to a DMF in the 2.0 JTD. The same van with the 2.3 or 2.8 which were very different engines did have DMF's I think, but no luck with the 2.0...
The only real clue I've found is that all the parts on eBay for this van/engine combo are solid flywheels, even the used parts.

Edited by gman88667733 on Tuesday 24th November 22:15

[gman88667733]

I've done some more searching and I can't find any results when I search for a DMF for my van with the 2.0JTD engine, so I can only assume it really is just a standard solid flywheel.

[gman88667733]

Final update - Definitely not a DMF in my van. Garage have confirmed this and quoted £390 to put a new clutch in, including parts and gearbox oil etc...

Bad and good I suppose! Going to hold out until the new year as the clutch slip hasn't gotten any worse in the past couple of months and only happens if you put a lot of load on it uphill in a high gear.

[geeks]

gman88667733 said:

Final update - Definitely not a DMF in my van. Garage have confirmed this and quoted £390 to put a new clutch in, including parts and gearbox oil etc...

Bad and good I suppose! Going to hold out until the new year as the clutch slip hasn't gotten any worse in the past couple of months and only happens if you put a lot of load on it uphill in a high gear.

If that is both parts and labour that's a really good price for the work!

[gman88667733]

Yes, that's all in with the VAT!
Just remember I have 3L of gearbox oil sat around for the van too, so that takes £35 or so off the price again. So £350ish all in.
I was half expecting £800 or so if it had a DMF!

[warch]

I think Dmfs have come down in price, but it is one less thing to have to buy plus the time it would’ve taken to fit it.

[gman88667733]

warch said:

I think Dmfs have come down in price, but it is one less thing to have to buy plus the time it would’ve taken to fit it.

Exactly! I think with a DMF, the cost would be double, easily.

[Tony1963]

If ever someone was tempting fate, this is it. Just imagine it lets go two days before Christmas, garage has closed, then the owner has to self-isolate...

For the price, get it done, relax.

[gman88667733]

Tony1963 said:

If ever someone was tempting fate, this is it. Just imagine it lets go two days before Christmas, garage has closed, then the owner has to self-isolate...

For the price, get it done, relax.

I suppose you are right...

Edit - just booked it in!

Edited by gman88667733 on Monday 30th November 15:56

[gman88667733]

Just to close this out. New clutch all in £352. Bargain I think!
The gear linkages were all seized up too, which they cleaned and greased for free too, so it was all very worthwhile. Van feel miles better to drive now.

Cheers all.