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Old 07-26-2013, 01:26 PM   #38
evan9eleven
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Originally Posted by Brad Roberts View Post

I personally experienced an engine failure with a bad dual mass. It was BAD out of the box (I made a HUGE mistake) by not checking it prior to install. Called on 6 different Gold Meister techs to ask them "Do you see bad dual mass flywheels out of the box/new"?? The answer: 2-3 a week and SIX different dealerships. They are lucky, they know to check. I was in a hurry and slammed one together without checking it.
Brad, forgive the noob question, but what is the routine for checking these DMFs? I'm about to do IMS and clutch among other things and want to make sure the techs check both the old one, and the new one if replacement is deemed necessary. I have some driveline clunks especially noticeable on 1-2 low speed shifts. Thinking front motor mount or DMF, or...
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