Solid Flywheel Kit - Page 2

Dave Goody · 4th June 2012, 14:17

The DMFs on 75s and ZTs are very rarely a problem. Many members tow caravans, I did for a long while with my 75, never a problem.
I would stick with the original parts as there is very little info on the solid one.
Also the only post I remember had the solid ones more expensive?
Dave

ramdonice · 4th June 2012, 19:43

i drove a a4 1.9 130 that i remapped that had a solid conversion done and couldn't tell the difference was nice and smooth and very quick after the remap. are 75/zt have a weaker crank than the bmw and can snap but it still takes some doing, like full revs drop clutch action at the traffic light gp's i was going to go solid when i change my clutch tomorrow but going to see if i can get away without changing the flywheel

philjudo · 4th June 2012, 19:51

Gone down the solid route with an LDV minibus and a TDCi Mondeo, Can't tell the difference, Certainly no vibration and the clutch feels just the same.

Gazmo65 · 5th June 2012, 13:15

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Originally Posted by ramdonice

i drove a a4 1.9 130 that i remapped that had a solid conversion done and couldn't tell the difference was nice and smooth and very quick after the remap. are 75/zt have a weaker crank than the bmw and can snap but it still takes some doing, like full revs drop clutch action at the traffic light gp's i was going to go solid when i change my clutch tomorrow but going to see if i can get away without changing the flywheel

Never heard of this and the v6 ZS runs a solid flywheel, there have been many rumors that solid flywheels snap crank but thats it rumors, does any one know or have experience themselves of it happening

ramdonice · 5th June 2012, 13:42

v6 is a completely different engine and has NO relevance to this thread, v6 are designed to use a solid flywheel and the diesel is designed to use a dual mass flywheel.

p0tter · 7th June 2012, 11:44

Right guys...

After loads of advice one way and the other I've decided to be brave/stupid and go for the solid flywheel.

So stand by for a decent verdict on vibration, etc! And hopefully not of crank snapping!! :-/

It's in the post at the moment so hopefully I'll get it by the weekend and fit it on Saturday.

rover54 · 7th June 2012, 11:55

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Originally Posted by p0tter

Right guys...

After loads of advice one way and the other I've decided to be brave/stupid and go for the solid flywheel.

So stand by for a decent verdict on vibration, etc! And hopefully not of crank snapping!! :-/

It's in the post at the moment so hopefully I'll get it by the weekend and fit it on Saturday.

I don't think there is any problem with a crankshaft snapping; the harmonic damper at the front end will damp out any reflective vibrations.

binraider · 7th June 2012, 14:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by p0tter

Right guys...

After loads of advice one way and the other I've decided to be brave/stupid and go for the solid flywheel.

So stand by for a decent verdict on vibration, etc! And hopefully not of crank snapping!! :-/

It's in the post at the moment so hopefully I'll get it by the weekend and fit it on Saturday.

Good luck - i wait with baited breath!

p0tter · 8th June 2012, 17:28

Ok... not the best start!

My Borg and Beck flywheel kit came today... it's in a Borg and Beck box but it's all marked up Valeo!

Are Valeo at all affiliated with B and B? Or have I been ripped off?

rover54 · 8th June 2012, 17:53

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Originally Posted by p0tter

Ok... not the best start!

My Borg and Beck flywheel kit came today... it's in a Borg and Beck box but it's all marked up Valeo!

Are Valeo at all affiliated with B and B? Or have I been ripped off?

Valeo are French and Borg and Beck are owned by AP, which I think is Japanese

4th June 2012, 14:17	#11
Dave Goody This is my second home 15 years of 75s & ZTs now an XTrail Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Danbury, Essex Posts: 3,761 Thanks: 18 Thanked 88 Times in 56 Posts	The DMFs on 75s and ZTs are very rarely a problem. Many members tow caravans, I did for a long while with my 75, never a problem. I would stick with the original parts as there is very little info on the solid one. Also the only post I remember had the solid ones more expensive? Dave __________________ ZT 190 X Power Grey The Only Colour is this Dark Silver!! When I was a kid I was scared of earwigs because I thought they actually lived in your ears. I was even more terrified of cockroaches!

4th June 2012, 19:51	#13
philjudo Posted a thing or two rover 75 CDTI Saloon Club SE Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Birmingham Posts: 1,300 Thanks: 51 Thanked 40 Times in 27 Posts	Gone down the solid route with an LDV minibus and a TDCi Mondeo, Can't tell the difference, Certainly no vibration and the clutch feels just the same. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

4th June 2012, 19:43	#12
ramdonice Avid contributor 75 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: LOWESTOFT Posts: 241 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	i drove a a4 1.9 130 that i remapped that had a solid conversion done and couldn't tell the difference was nice and smooth and very quick after the remap. are 75/zt have a weaker crank than the bmw and can snap but it still takes some doing, like full revs drop clutch action at the traffic light gp's i was going to go solid when i change my clutch tomorrow but going to see if i can get away without changing the flywheel

5th June 2012, 13:42	#15
ramdonice Avid contributor 75 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: LOWESTOFT Posts: 241 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	v6 is a completely different engine and has NO relevance to this thread, v6 are designed to use a solid flywheel and the diesel is designed to use a dual mass flywheel.

7th June 2012, 11:44	#16
p0tter Regular poster MG ZT Join Date: May 2012 Location: Stamford Posts: 88 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Right guys... After loads of advice one way and the other I've decided to be brave/stupid and go for the solid flywheel. So stand by for a decent verdict on vibration, etc! And hopefully not of crank snapping!! :-/ It's in the post at the moment so hopefully I'll get it by the weekend and fit it on Saturday.

8th June 2012, 17:28	#19
p0tter Regular poster MG ZT Join Date: May 2012 Location: Stamford Posts: 88 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Ok... not the best start! My Borg and Beck flywheel kit came today... it's in a Borg and Beck box but it's all marked up Valeo! Are Valeo at all affiliated with B and B? Or have I been ripped off?