Solid Flywheel Kit

p0tter · 3rd June 2012, 09:58

Hi guys,

I've currently got my CDTI in pieces as the clutch has given up on me. The DMF is on its limit of wear so that's got to go too. I'm seriously considering going for a solid flywheel kit to rule out further DMF problems and as I'll be towing a caravan pretty often I'm told I'll soon encounter problems again.

Has anyone fitted a solid flywheel? And what are your experiences of them? Any help would be much appreciated!

Unclefista · 3rd June 2012, 10:14

There was a per on here a couple of months ago who had a clutch change done at a garage.
The DMF was changed for a solid flywheel and the poster was not impressed.
Vibratory and altogether awful was his experience, I think he tried for a refund as he didn't ask for the solid conversion.

A search should bring the thread up.

p0tter · 3rd June 2012, 10:19

I spotted that one but there was a possibility of poor workmanship being the cause of vibration and the guy never returned to clear up what eventually happened. :-/

Unclefista · 3rd June 2012, 12:34

TBH that's the only thread I remember with someone with personal experience, I'm surprised there's not more given the number of solid flywheels available on Ebay.

BIG 'G' · 3rd June 2012, 12:55

i know its not a zt but when my clutch when on my tdci mondeo i opted for luk a solid flywheel conversion and i couldnt tell the difference if my clutch needs doing on the zt i wont hesitate to go down the solid route agian as long as the parts are made by a good company

wutang · 3rd June 2012, 13:26

i think the reason there arent more threads is because the 75 and zt are not known for dmf problems, the ford duratec engines eat there dmfs on a regular baisis so alot of money has gone into the solid fly wheel conversions where as on ours the slaves and masters go but the dmfs tend to get replaced while the clutch is getting done as a "you might as well while its open" having been a member of the club for six years or so i can only remember 2 people actualy going for it and niether was happy with the results.

Richard

rover54 · 3rd June 2012, 15:16

I would be happy going for a solid flywheel on the petrol versions especially the v6's, but for diesel I would stick with a DMF.

p0tter · 4th June 2012, 09:31

Thanks for all the input guys. I'm still worried that the DMF wont stand up well to towing and ive not heard first hand from someone saying "I've snapped my crank!" or "I fitted one and it's fantastic!"

:-/

Gazmo65 · 4th June 2012, 10:23

The v6 ZS has a solid flywheel as standard but people say that diesels are more in need of DMF as the power pulses are more aggressive and they help with smoother power delivery and it puts less strain on the drive train

rover54 · 4th June 2012, 10:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by p0tter

Thanks for all the input guys. I'm still worried that the DMF wont stand up well to towing and ive not heard first hand from someone saying "I've snapped my crank!" or "I fitted one and it's fantastic!"

:-/

The main function of a DMF is to damp out engine vibrations at start up, so it would be very unlikely for a crankshaft to snap through excessive vibration when the engine is running.

I believe Ford are dropping DMF in favour of electronic dampering via the ECU.

3rd June 2012, 09:58	#1
p0tter Regular poster MG ZT Join Date: May 2012 Location: Stamford Posts: 88 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Solid Flywheel Kit Hi guys, I've currently got my CDTI in pieces as the clutch has given up on me. The DMF is on its limit of wear so that's got to go too. I'm seriously considering going for a solid flywheel kit to rule out further DMF problems and as I'll be towing a caravan pretty often I'm told I'll soon encounter problems again. Has anyone fitted a solid flywheel? And what are your experiences of them? Any help would be much appreciated!

3rd June 2012, 10:14	#2
Unclefista Posted a thing or two Rover 75 CDT Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Bradford Posts: 1,478 Thanks: 1 Thanked 14 Times in 8 Posts	There was a per on here a couple of months ago who had a clutch change done at a garage. The DMF was changed for a solid flywheel and the poster was not impressed. Vibratory and altogether awful was his experience, I think he tried for a refund as he didn't ask for the solid conversion. A search should bring the thread up. __________________ Love is like a snowmobile, speeding across the frozen tundra. Which suddenly flips, pinning you underneath. At night the ice-weasels come... http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5331/6...77671f80_n.jpg

3rd June 2012, 12:34	#4
Unclefista Posted a thing or two Rover 75 CDT Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Bradford Posts: 1,478 Thanks: 1 Thanked 14 Times in 8 Posts	TBH that's the only thread I remember with someone with personal experience, I'm surprised there's not more given the number of solid flywheels available on Ebay. __________________ Love is like a snowmobile, speeding across the frozen tundra. Which suddenly flips, pinning you underneath. At night the ice-weasels come... http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5331/6...77671f80_n.jpg

3rd June 2012, 12:55	#5
BIG 'G' Avid contributor MG ZT Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: HILLSBOROUGH,CO.DOWN, N.IRELAND Posts: 215 Thanks: 7 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	i know its not a zt but when my clutch when on my tdci mondeo i opted for luk a solid flywheel conversion and i couldnt tell the difference if my clutch needs doing on the zt i wont hesitate to go down the solid route agian as long as the parts are made by a good company __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] MODS SO FAR....DECAT, RE-MAP, FULL STAINLESS EXHAUST SYSTEM, 190 BIG BRAKE CONVERSION, ERG BYPASS, GBE D-EVO MANUAL BOOST CONTROLLER, AIR INTAKE MOD, VITON O RINGS, DRIVERS SIDE GRAB HANDLE, SMD SIDE AND NUMBER PLATE LIGHTS, HID 6000K KIT,SMD INTERIOR LIGHTS, HALF LEATHER & ALCANTARA INTERIOR.

4th June 2012, 10:23	#9
Gazmo65 Loves to post Volvo S80 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Burton Latimer Posts: 268 Thanks: 11 Thanked 39 Times in 20 Posts	The v6 ZS has a solid flywheel as standard but people say that diesels are more in need of DMF as the power pulses are more aggressive and they help with smoother power delivery and it puts less strain on the drive train Last edited by Gazmo65; 4th June 2012 at 10:25.. Reason: update

3rd June 2012, 10:19	#3
p0tter Regular poster MG ZT Join Date: May 2012 Location: Stamford Posts: 88 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I spotted that one but there was a possibility of poor workmanship being the cause of vibration and the guy never returned to clear up what eventually happened. :-/

3rd June 2012, 13:26	#6
wutang Posted a thing or two Rover 75 2.5 auto (LPG) & mg tf 160 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Dartford Posts: 1,124 Thanks: 5 Thanked 39 Times in 36 Posts	i think the reason there arent more threads is because the 75 and zt are not known for dmf problems, the ford duratec engines eat there dmfs on a regular baisis so alot of money has gone into the solid fly wheel conversions where as on ours the slaves and masters go but the dmfs tend to get replaced while the clutch is getting done as a "you might as well while its open" having been a member of the club for six years or so i can only remember 2 people actualy going for it and niether was happy with the results. Richard

3rd June 2012, 15:16	#7
rover54 Retired rover 75 v6 Auto Conn. SE 54 plate LPG and 2006 Rover 75 v6 Auto LPG , 1.8 r75 Manual Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: London Posts: 3,379 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	I would be happy going for a solid flywheel on the petrol versions especially the v6's, but for diesel I would stick with a DMF.

4th June 2012, 09:31	#8
p0tter Regular poster MG ZT Join Date: May 2012 Location: Stamford Posts: 88 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks for all the input guys. I'm still worried that the DMF wont stand up well to towing and ive not heard first hand from someone saying "I've snapped my crank!" or "I fitted one and it's fantastic!" :-/

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