Dual Mass Flywheel 1.9tdi 130

[davec]

Anybody know the years involved yet

[Masked Marauder]

what the dickens is a dual mass flywheel ?

Conventional flywheels are made from a single billet of high quality steel and the flywheel is cut and made from that, machined into a single piece.

 

A dual mass flywheel has the center facing and the back plate from the high quality billet steel. The problem is you must fit the parts together in a way that allows for the transfer of power from the engine to the transmission. This is normally done with springs and pins which make the take up of power smoother and help with damping engine vibrations.

 

My next door neighbours brand new Mondeo had to go back at 3 weeks old when the dual mass flywheel failed.

 

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[lazyb5]

cheers mm i have changed various gearboxs over the years but never seen one of these mind you it wont affect me now. :angry:

[Davetheref]

As far as the years go, mine is a 2003. So I bet it means all of the 2003 130 ps at least.

[Triple Trouble]

Hi,

 

I have not received my notice yet, will the clutch be replaced at the sam etime as theDMF?

 

With many thanks,

 

Chris

[Davetheref]

It says on the recall notice that all will be replaced new incuding the clutch.

[Triple Trouble]

Thanks Dave, :D

[Marky]

Booked mine in at the local dealers yesterday, they were fully aware

of the recall and then told me it was at least a 'two day job'!!!

No chance of a courtesy car even though they are 'repairing' a manufacturing/

engineering fault on my 25 grand car !!!!

 

This may sound a bit over the top but I would advise anyone to take pictures

of their Gal before it goes to the dealer, exterior and under the bonnet/undertray.

Ford 'technicains' are not renowned for their ability to follow the good ol' Haynes process of 'refitting is a reverse of the above procedure' !!!!!

 

Can we please try and keep this post going with your experiences (good or bad)

when this recall has been completed.

 

Good Luck

[Tigger]

Also booked in about a week now waiting for parts. No problem with another car though. just have to wait till one is available.

 

My problem is all athat tingkering around what else will they dislodge?

[wjfe]

Sorry Guys

 

I'm a bit confused, What model and years does this recal relate to???

 

Thanks

 

Bill

[Davetheref]

2003 TDI 130 ps

[Triple Trouble]

Just booked mine in as well, no probs with courtesy car, but will have to wait till 25 May! Parts not in yet but imminent - morale : check before taking Gal in!!!!

 

Originally told 1 day, but as mine is the first car they will have done under this recall, they want to be on the safe side and have it for 2 days - that's confidence inspiring (not)!!!!

 

I'll keep you updated with devs..

 

Cheers

 

Chris

[Masked Marauder]

Now on VOSA website http://www.vosa.gov.uk/vosa/apps/recalls/s...025711C004991E6

[widu13]

Also booked in about a week now waiting for parts. No problem with another car though. just have to wait till one is available.

 

My problem is all athat tingkering around what else will they dislodge?

Exactly, see here :blink:

[Another?Maybe!]

I hope and assume that although mine is a 2003 model, as it was built in Nov 03 and the recall ends at cars built up to 31/08/03 I will not be affected.

But what happened after Aug 03 to make later vehicles ok if Ford have only just issued the recall?

 

PeteR

[Marky]

Well, the so called technicians have had my Gal for two days to do

the Flywheel recall and a 30k service, they called me to say it was ready

apart from the radio code needed entering and had I got it? I explained

that I did and I would sort it out when I got it back so along I went to

collect it and here is the list of problems they left me after giving them

my car for two days and

[buford_t_justice]

FYI:

 

 

Ford issues recall for Galaxy models

09 May 2006

 

 

[Another?Maybe!]

Guess I may be ok then, but how do they know??

 

Is it better to be burnt than scalded? The recall dates would indicate that I continue to drive in ignorance at what might happen in the future rather than let the Ford "technicians" loose on the car to right one problem and cause several more which has always seemed to have happened in the past. Why do I always have the sinking feeling that my car is used for the Techs to learn on whilst still charging their maximum hourly workshop rate?!

[shepheap]

Following the failure of my flywheel my local FOrd had the vehicle for 17 days waiting for parts etc.

 

When they returned it the engine was still rough and underpowered and the gearbox (previously smooth) notchy.

 

THey had it in for another 11 days, replaced the MAF and MAP sensor, reprogrammed the ECU and gave it back Saturday.

 

This morning I gave it back to them as it still is rough and loses power after 2000rpm, has a notchy gear box and to top it all there is a tapping noise from what I think is the auxiliary heater fuel pipe when running. None of this was present prior to the failure of the flywheel.

 

Happy days. :D

[Davetheref]

Mines in today for the work. They have said all done in 1 day no problem. Almost didn't though as the parts only came in late yesterday.

Now, it will be interesting to see what happens as I have had nothing go wrong on my Gal since new (thats the kiss of death straight away) and it has been running ok.

[Guest Carl]

Had our flywheel recall done last Thursday/Friday, loan car was delivered to and Galaxy picked up from my wife's place of work, returned next day all work done.

 

We have used the car over the weekend no problems.

 

Work done by Essex Ford Southend on Sea.

 

Carl

[Davetheref]

Knew it was too good to be true.

Went to pick up the Gal and they said they need to keep it for another day as there is a noise now coming form underneath and they need to investigate. At least they gave me a car to use now (would not in the first instance).

[mumof4]

Is that translated as.."weve done summit we shouldnt have and now have to find out how to fix it?"

 

 

 

I hope all ok!! :angry: :angry:

[shepheap]

Having deposited mine back with TC Harrison Ford, Peterborough with lack of power on Monday for the second time (they originally had it for 17 days to do the the flywheel after it failed completely, then 11 days with continued problems to replace the MAF and MAP sensor), ......

 

.....on Tuesday they phoned to say they thought they had solved it by replacing an 'Air intake pipe', found an oil leak and fixed it, but then found it was still wrong ....

 

.....and then today phoned to say they had ordered a new turbo!!!!

 

There can't be much left of any value to replace. But as long as they keep doing it under the warranty that ran out on 10th May I don't really care!!!

[Davetheref]

Got it back and all appears ok ,touch wood. The clutch does feel a lot sharper now and I stalled it twice on the way home but at least no strange noises the garage said they heard.