13/12/2011
Hi members,
We have seen a number of articles on dual mass clutches and its associated problems. For those who are willing to move away from the dual mass clutch, I can recommend a friend who makes solid flywheels to replace the dual mass. When I contacted him a few minutes back, he was busy making a new (solid) flywheel for a Pajero. He also has other ticks up his sleeve to sort out the clutch spares availability problem.
His name is Fana and his cell no is 083 752 1655.
Cloyd.
Hi members,
We have seen a number of articles on dual mass clutches and its associated problems. For those who are willing to move away from the dual mass clutch, I can recommend a friend who makes solid flywheels to replace the dual mass. When I contacted him a few minutes back, he was busy making a new (solid) flywheel for a Pajero. He also has other ticks up his sleeve to sort out the clutch spares availability problem.
His name is Fana and his cell no is 083 752 1655.
Cloyd.
Hi. I am currently also looking for a new flywheel.
But the reason I am posting is to let you know my (manual gearbox) Pajero's ONLY symptom before the flywheel gave up:
Since I bought it 2 years ago with 200,000 on the clock, the car/drivetrain started vibrating when going uphill with less than 2000rpm and accelerating or maintaining speed.
All I always had to do was down shifting (which of course increases fuel consumption).
It felt very similar to the vibrations you get when driving in a too low gear. So the only strange thing about it was, that the vibrations started below 2000 and not, e.g., below 1600rpm.
But the reason I am posting is to let you know my (manual gearbox) Pajero's ONLY symptom before the flywheel gave up:
Since I bought it 2 years ago with 200,000 on the clock, the car/drivetrain started vibrating when going uphill with less than 2000rpm and accelerating or maintaining speed.
All I always had to do was down shifting (which of course increases fuel consumption).
It felt very similar to the vibrations you get when driving in a too low gear. So the only strange thing about it was, that the vibrations started below 2000 and not, e.g., below 1600rpm.
Hi,
I was just wondering if you change the flyweel from the DMF to a solid one wont it put more strain on the clutch plate when offroading or towing?
I was just wondering if you change the flyweel from the DMF to a solid one wont it put more strain on the clutch plate when offroading or towing?
Hi Gents,
My son has just experienced the failure of his DMF. As an engineer in the merchant navy we make extensive use of these articles but we call them vibration dampers. They are designed to reduce the torsional vibration in the crankshaft and subsequent shafting be it a generator rotor or a propeller shaft.
I am of the opinion that the Pajero DiD engine is sufficiently robust to withstand the effects of torsional vibration without the risk of shearing the crankshaft with a solid flywheel and have therefore adivised my son to purchase an aftermarket solid flywheel from the UK.
The landed cost in SA is about GBP 400 plus vat duties etc.
Has anyone here fitted a unit from "Japanese Spares UK" because if it doesn't fit its a lot money down the drain.
Thank you
My son has just experienced the failure of his DMF. As an engineer in the merchant navy we make extensive use of these articles but we call them vibration dampers. They are designed to reduce the torsional vibration in the crankshaft and subsequent shafting be it a generator rotor or a propeller shaft.
I am of the opinion that the Pajero DiD engine is sufficiently robust to withstand the effects of torsional vibration without the risk of shearing the crankshaft with a solid flywheel and have therefore adivised my son to purchase an aftermarket solid flywheel from the UK.
The landed cost in SA is about GBP 400 plus vat duties etc.
Has anyone here fitted a unit from "Japanese Spares UK" because if it doesn't fit its a lot money down the drain.
Thank you
if got a 3.2 auto and just replaiced my motor with a motor from a scrabjard .It was a manual so i changed the flyweel and still have the manual one.It is still in a good condition .
I am selling the old motor as spares if eaneyone is interested in the flyweel.
I am selling the old motor as spares if eaneyone is interested in the flyweel.
Hi Guys,
Figured out the vibration problem. It is....drumrolllllllll....
The Rear Differential mounting bushes. The bushes behind diff (R 380 ea) (through rear suspension cross member) cause vibration when worn. The bracket/rubber across FRONT of diff (R 5800!!!!!) = knock/play when placing or removing load (acceleration)...
This is a trusted diagnosis.....have been through R18k (replaced propshaft, cv's, shocks, tures, diff hubs, brake discs, gearbox cross member) to get here.
This vibration emerged around 200,000 km (I did tow boat/bikes often though)
Hope it helps.
Quentin
Figured out the vibration problem. It is....drumrolllllllll....
The Rear Differential mounting bushes. The bushes behind diff (R 380 ea) (through rear suspension cross member) cause vibration when worn. The bracket/rubber across FRONT of diff (R 5800!!!!!) = knock/play when placing or removing load (acceleration)...
This is a trusted diagnosis.....have been through R18k (replaced propshaft, cv's, shocks, tures, diff hubs, brake discs, gearbox cross member) to get here.
This vibration emerged around 200,000 km (I did tow boat/bikes often though)
Hope it helps.
Quentin