How bad is it having a dying DMF?

vk · 30-08-2017, 09:02 PM

Originally Posted by asa572

Vraptor,
is your car a manual or DSG?

It's a DSG, how come?

I have just been quoted $2255.00 to replace my DMF, and recommended an additional $500 to replace the starter motor too. Is that normal?

**Umai Naa!!** · 30-08-2017, 09:33 PM

Yeah, the DMF for them is pretty pricey. I'm not aware of any sort of SMF kit to suit the DSG.

As for the starter motor, what's wrong with it?

**asa572** · 30-08-2017, 11:11 PM

Originally Posted by vraptor

It's a DSG, how come?

I have just been quoted $2255.00 to replace my DMF, and recommended an additional $500 to replace the starter motor too. Is that normal?

You will be pushing **** up a hill to get a SMF for a DSG. I have seen them made for petrols with DSG's but if you put one on a Diesel with a DSG you would probably stuff the gearbox in no time.
As for the starter motor, who told you it probably stuffed the flywheel?
A starter motor will not wreck a DMF.

**Umai Naa!!** · 30-08-2017, 11:16 PM

Slow crank, is probably why. Common issue with the TDIs.

I'd be inlcined to leave it be, for now. If it starts to cause issues down the track, it's only a 20min job to swap out.

vk · 31-08-2017, 09:03 AM

Originally Posted by Umai Naa!!

Slow crank, is probably why. Common issue with the TDIs.

I'd be inlcined to leave it be, for now. If it starts to cause issues down the track, it's only a 20min job to swap out.

It's only a 20 minute job to swap out the DMF?

The mechanic has told me that often a faulty starter motor can lead to the DMF failing and losing it's spring due to the vibrations on a slow startup. I've had battery issues before that have apparantly caused issues to my starter motor and in turn the DMF. This is what I am being told at Volkwerke

**Umai Naa!!** · 31-08-2017, 11:22 AM

No, the starter is a 20min job.

vk · 31-08-2017, 11:57 AM

Originally Posted by Umai Naa!!

No, the starter is a 20min job.

My car does struggle to start one or twice every month, it will take a while to start. It seems to be electrical but im not sure.

**asa572** · 31-08-2017, 12:20 PM

Originally Posted by vraptor

The mechanic has told me that often a faulty starter motor can lead to the DMF failing and losing it's spring due to the vibrations on a slow startup. I've had battery issues before that have apparantly caused issues to my starter motor and in turn the DMF.

Sorry but that explanation to why the DMF failed is laughable to me.
I'm out now.