VW Dual mass flywheel problem - Solid flywheel options!!!

[CHIEF]

Going back to an earlier thread it is looking likely that indeed my duel mass flywheel on my Passat TDi is on its way out so i have a few questions to people on here who know a damn sight more than me.

I've been quoted a nice tidy sum of 730 quid for it to get sorted, obviously i dont want to pay this when the car is only worth 2.5k tops. I know 700 sheets is not a lot to some people but due to some rather large outgoings recently this is a lot for me to be laying out and has come at the wrong time.

Anyway i have heard about single mass (solid) flywheel conversions as the DMF are just so unreliable.

Is this a viable option, has anyone gone down this route?

If so where would i get the above kit from?

Finally, The car is intermittent at the moment, one minute it will vibrate, the next minute it will run fine with no symptoms whatsoever, how long could i drive about like this before it finally gives up and leaves me at the side of the road?
I'm driving like a vicar at the moment trying to preserve what life is left in it.

Any pointers or advice greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance chaps.

Cheers.

[istoo]

if you want to keep the car/get more power from it then i would consider the single mass flywheel option. As the rate they detriorate with a tuned car increases significantly.

If not I would stay with a dual mass one on grounds of cost, if you are concerned that its not worth it for the value of the car. But remember maintainence is essential regardless of what the car is worth so you will have to do this anyway.

I know a few who have concerted to single mass flywheels but they are all mechanics and have the liberty of free labour/tools.

[CHIEF]

The reason why i looked at the single mass flywheel option is for two reasons.

Its a lot stronger and on Ebay anyway the kit is a lot cheaper.

I've no intentions of tuning my car by the way, its just a work hack.

[Matt_N]

As its a Passat there is no straight forward option, I do however think Valeo do a conversion kit for them.

If it was a 5 speed Mk4 Golf it would be easy, Mk3 VR6 clutch and G60 flywheel.

[CHIEF]

Its the PD130 with a 5 speed box if that is relevent at all.

[istoo]

CHIEF said:

Its a lot stronger and on Ebay anyway the kit is a lot cheaper.

if your sure it fits, no reason why you shouldnt go for this.